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44: Romantic Risks

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Release Date: 01/29/2020

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Host Michelle Rubin explains why the podcast is taking a bit of a hiatus. Plus a soothing reco for these trying times! . Email me at [email protected]. Recos & Related Episodes

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Finish out 2020 with a look back on our favorite recommendations for happiness resources, life hacks and television binge opportunities from this year’s episodes. . Email me at [email protected]. Recos & Related Episodes Happiness resources (2:12) 2:41 (7:32)   Life hacks (9:43) (10:24) Rotating meal schedules (18:11) Velour jumpsuit movement (29:07) TV binge opportunities (36:46) (38:23) (41:58) (47:55)

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Forget resolutions. This year, make goals. Jenifer Linder and Michelle Rubin share their tips for personal goal planning and adjusting for life changes—and pandemics. Plus recos for what's making them happy in these troubled times. .   Conversation How this year’s plans went (10:35) How having a plan for the year helped when the unexpected happened (13:35) Just showing up was enough this year (16:33) Taking baby steps helps you move forward (22:55) How this year can help us clarify what we want (25:19) The importance of writing down goals and displaying them (30:11) How the pandemic...

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Looking for a strategy for coping with 2020? Have you tried escapism? Steve Scheideman and Michelle Rubin share three recent favorite movies that almost helped them forget the stresses of this year. . !   Recos (8:35) (17:28) (23:28)   Movies Premiering on Dec. 25   Related Episodes

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Struggling to find gratitude? Just in time for Thanksgiving, guest Terri Hale shares how to cultivate a greater sense of gratitude—even during challenging times. .   Conversation Terri’s daily gratitude project (7:10) The role of accountability (9:38) How it helps her feel connected (11:38) Looking for gratitude in the the things that frustrate you (13:12) How gratitude changes your perspective (18:23) Gratitude as a mindfulness tactic (25:47) Advice for those struggling to find gratitude right now (30:01) Advice for those who want to start their own gratitude project (33:26)  ...

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Trying to figure out your holiday plans this year? You’re not alone. Michelle Rubin shares her guide for how to safely and creatively celebrate the holidays in these unprecedented times. .   Recos & Resources (4:20) (7:53) (New York Times article) (13:45) (15:27) Virtual game night (19:23) (to play Catchphrase online) Gathering in person safely (21:47) “,” Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Pods and social bubbles (22:58) Thinking about the holidays differently (25:57)   Related Episodes

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Michelle Rubin returns from hiatus with occasional co-host Steve Scheideman in tow to share their latest geeky obsessions, including *Song Exploder* and Airtable.

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Junior high is hard enough without adding a pandemic on top of it. In this episode, host Michelle Rubin talks with her niece, Reece Rubin, who has some great recommendations for trying to find some normalcy in the midst of a pandemic. .   Conversation Going back to school (10:14) Navigating the new rules and procedures (18:04) Socializing during a pandemic (19:40) How her parents are coping (28:18) What’s helping her cope (29:27) How running cross country helps her socialize (34:20) Outlook on trying new things (40:03)   Recos (32:24) (46:31) (52:00)   Related Episodes

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Are you dealing with anxiety? On this week’s episode, podcaster Elaine Best shares the story of how she came to realize she might have an anxiety disorder — and then started a comedy podcast about it. Plus: the magic of velour. . .   Conversation Why Elaine decided to podcast about anxiety (9:32) The story behind the name “Angus Eye Tea” (13:02) How she came to realize she was dealing with anxiety (16:00) You don’t have to “qualify” to be anxious (18:41) How she learned to deal with her anxiety (25:28) Elaine’s rubber band theory of anxiety (30:47) Dealing with anxiety in...

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Are you a student of enneagram? Or just want to understand those enneagram references on your Instagram feed? Polly Maly joins Michelle Rubin to talk about her enneagram obsession, type and favorite resources and how it helps her understand her family better. Plus: Crafty recos! Conversation How Polly became interested in enneagrams (6:38) (8:42) Our types (10:22) Enneagram wings (19:24) Better understanding yourself through your type (28:04) Better understanding your partner and children (33:04) Polly’s recommendation for others (39:46) Recos Enneagram resources (43:12) ...

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Scared to tell a crush your true feelings? Shy introvert (and somehow also a podcast host) Michelle Rubin and her husband Steve Scheideman about how she found the courage to tell him she had a crush on him—plus more harrowing tales of romantic risks!

Conversation

3 Romantic Risks I Took in My Relationship

  1. I shared my true feelings (13:53)
  2. I spontaneously suggested we move in together (21:54)
  3. I got over my fear of things ending horribly and said yes (25:11)

Recommendations for someone who is scared to take a romantic risk (31:30)

 

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  3. 20 in 2020 (41:08)

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