Ep. 53: So why not... leave everything you know behind? (with Julio Soler) (ENCORE)
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A special re-airing of an episode from the first season of So Why Not? all about my husband, Julio Soler. I admire and appreciate so much about him and this episode highlights how when he sets his mind to something, he is so determined to figure it out. I hope you enjoy getting to know more about him. Follow on Instagram
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Ep. 52: So why not... love where you live?
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Do you really love where you live? Have you lived in the same place all your life or are you more of a nomad? Do you truly have a place to call home? Or maybe you feel like you don’t quite fit in where you live. Whether you have lived in the same spot for 30 years or have moved every year for the last decade, there is almost always a way to feel more connection to the place you currently call home. This episode is inspired by the book “” by Melody Warnick Other episodes referenced: (full transcript and links) Follow on Instagram
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Ep. 51: So why not… work for the National Park Service? (with Anna Blalock)
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Have you ever visited a National Park in the United States? Maybe you’ve been to several. Or maybe it’s your goal to visit them all. In this episode I talked with Anna Blalock who works at a local National Park, Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Anna has a fascinating story to tell about how she got her start with the National Park Service—one that I wouldn’t have expected. And neither did she! Her love for National Parks is so evident in the role she has taken on and the opportunities she has pursued. As you listen to this episode, I invite...
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Ep. 50: So why not... put your idea out into the world? (ENCORE)
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This week’s episode is an encore of a prior episode that keeps coming to mind. I’ve had this conversation with a few friends lately. They have an idea they’ve been thinking about. But they don’t really know how to get past the planning stages. Or they’re not sure if it’ll really take off. This episode is the nudge you need to get your idea out of your head and out into the world. Book recommendations: Follow on Instagram
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Ep. 49: So why not… make reading a priority? (with Lauren of @laurensturningpages)
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Are you the kind of person that gets so into reading a book that you can’t put it down? Or someone that becomes so hooked on a page-turner that hours go by in a flash? This chat with Lauren of is a special treat for all of my fellow bibliophiles. In this episode of So Why Not?, Lauren shares her story of the value that books have brought to her life in countless ways. Lauren has so many fantastic ideas for incorporating reading into day to day life with numerous examples of how to make it happen. Whether you are aiming to read 100 books or to finish one book this...
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Ep. 48: So why not... make friends as an adult? (with Jenna of @myfriendjenna)
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If you’re like a majority of American adults today, you may feel like it’s difficult to make friends. We all have competing priorities and often it seems that friendship takes a back seat to other interests. From a detailed survey on friendships from the Survey Center on American Life in 2021, compared to results 30+ years ago in 1990, “Americans report having fewer close friendships than they once did, talking to their friends less often, and relying less on their friends for personal support.” In my conversation with Jenna, we take a big picture look at what it looks like...
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Ep. 47: So why not... learn the ins and outs of autism? (with Emily Morphis)
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My friend Emily is the mother of Kaleb, who is 7 years old as of this episode’s air date. Kaleb has autism and Emily has so graciously offered to discuss her experience as a mother and caregiver of a child with autism. I admire so much about Emily and am in awe of how fiercely she advocates for her son. I appreciate the patience she elicits in describing the journey that she and her family have been on. As of this year in 2023, it is estimated that 1 in 36 children in the United States is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. It is very likely that you may...
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Ep. 46: So why not... get to know the enneagram? (with Melissa Englebright)
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How much have you heard about the enneagram? Do you know what the numbers mean? Do you know your type? In this episode, I chatted with Melissa Englebright, a certified enneagram coach, about her journey with the enneagram, from frustration to now helping others benefit from it as well. Follow on Instagram Listen to Book recommendations: Podcasts: Follow on Instagram
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Ep. 45: So why not... speak each other's love language? (ENCORE)
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Do you know your love language? Or if you're in a relationship, do you know your partner's? (P.S. by the way, food is not a love language.) This episode covers some pros and cons of knowing your and/or your partner's love language as well as some key takeaways to consider. Follow on Instagram Visit my website:
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Ep. 44: So why not... make a game plan?
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This episode is an update on the future of the podcast and some ideas for making a game plan for your life. Make a game plan: -get a coach -implement your playbook -rely on your teammates -be ready to take on the defense -review the play -take a timeout when you need it Follow on Instagram Book recommendation: by Ed Catmull
info_outlineMove over New Year's resolutions. If you could look back on celebrating a milestone intentionally, what would you want to remember? How could you reframe commemorating a big moment in your life as an intentional time period in addition to that instance?
This episode is a recap of documenting the months leading up to a milestone birthday this year by writing a list of 35 things to do before turning 35.
What would you add to your list? What would you include in your experiences?