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Penny for your ShotsFrom Burnout to Business Success: A Conversation with Amy StaufferFeeling stuck in the hustle, constantly working but not seeing the results you want? In this episode, I sit down with Amy Stauffer, a dance studio owner, consumer reporting expert, and fellow podcaster, to talk about the shift from burnout to balance.Amy shares her journey from corporate recruiting to running a successful dance studio, balancing multiple income streams, and launching a podcast. She opens up about the moment she quit her corporate job from a hospital bed, how she built a thriving business while pregnant, and why embracing flow changed everything for her.2025-03-201h 00
A Podcast About NothingEpisode 62 - Goals, Bucket Lists and Plans for the New YearDid you set your goals for this year? This is something we love to so and are diving into our new strategies we used to plan the year ahead. 2025-02-0432 minA Podcast About NothingEpisode 61 - Reflecting on 2024Happy 2025!!! We're back in action and looking back on 2024. Join us for the 2024 year in review and just catching up!2025-01-2222 minA Podcast About NothingEpisode 60: These Are a Few of Our Favorite ThingsWant to hear what's our holiday wish lists? Our faves in various categories and we would love to know what's on your list.2024-12-1731 minA Podcast About NothingEpisode 59: This or That Holiday Edition Part 2Hear Becky's faves as we turn the this or that holiday edition to her this week! What are your faves?2024-12-1030 minA Podcast About NothingEpisode 58 - Holiday This or That?We are kicking off the month with a holiday this or that! Becky puts Amy in the hot seat to answer all her faves for the holiday season. Tis the Season! Should we do a part 2 with Becky in the hot holiday seat?2024-12-0327 minA Podcast About NothingEpisode 57 - Happy Thanksgiving!We are so thankful for all of you and hope you have the best Thanksgiving!! We hope that you enjoy our chat about our holiday fun. 2024-11-2622 minA Podcast About NothingEpisode 56 - Sleepy TimeHow well do you sleep? We are finding as we age this is more important than ever for our health. Let's chat all things sleepy time. 2024-11-1926 min
Back on the EyreEpisode 8: No Net EnsnEyres Me - Finale!Amy wraps up with some parting thoughts on the seven adaptations she's watched.
Non-Jane-Eyre-related recs and shoutouts: A Few Good Men (1992), Pride and Prejudice (2005), Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)2024-11-1741 minA Podcast About NothingEpisode 55 - The Current Season of TV FavesIt's been a minute since we talked about some of our latest TV binges. Listen to our latest and greatest recommendations. What are your faves?
2024-11-1226 minBack on the EyreEpisode 7: Eyre Quality Index - Jane Eyre 2011Amy and Scott puzzle over the 2011 movie starring Mia Wasikowska and Michael Fassbender, while asking the overarching question: Has all this adapting of Jane Eyre simply Gone Too Far?
Non-Jane-Eyre-related recs and shoutouts: The King’s General (1946 novel), Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987-1994), True Detective season 1 (2014), Lincoln (2012), Return of the Jedi (1983), Ten Things I Hate About You (1999), Station Eleven (2014 novel and 2021 miniseries) The Americans (2013-2018), Death Comes to Pemberley (2013 miniseries) 2024-11-1043 minA Podcast About NothingEpisode 54 - GratitudeHappy November! We think of this as a month of being grateful so on today's episode we discuss our gratitude practices and the impact they've had. 2024-11-0525 minBack on the EyreEpisode 6: Fresh Eyre - Jane Eyre 2006Amy and Maren dissect the 2006 miniseries starring Ruth Wilson and Toby Stephens, agreeing there is no such thing as a half-cousin but debating the validity of identical soul-twins.
Non-Jane-Eyre-related recs and shoutouts: Garrow's Law (2009-2011), The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (1996), Ghost (1990), The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008), Medici (2016-2019)2024-11-031h 05Back on the EyreBONUS EPISODE: A Chill in the Eyre - I Walked with a ZombieAmy and Sarah talk about the 1943 horror film I Walked with a Zombie, aka "Jane Eyre in the West Indies."
Non-Jane-Eyre-related recs and shoutouts: Night of the Demon (1957), Leopard Man (1943), The Innocents (1961), The Exorcist (1973), Suspiria (1977), Chinatown (1974), The First Omen (2024), Immaculate (2024), Oni Baba (1964), Night of the Living Dead (1968)2024-10-311h 02A Podcast About NothingEpisode 53 - It's HalloweenHappy Halloween week! We take a trip remembering our childhood Halloweens along with celebrating with our own kids. 2024-10-2927 minBack on the EyreEpisode 5: Comedy of Eyreors - Jane Eyre 1997Amy and Ingrid discuss the 1997 TV movie starring Samantha Morton and Ciaran Hinds, in which ghosts are real and a character named Archibald makes an inexplicable but welcome appearance.
Non-Jane-Eyre-related recs and shoutouts: Wishbone (1995-1998), Strangers with Candy (1999-2000), Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975),
The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)2024-10-2745 minBack on the EyreBONUS EPISODE: TEyre-a Incognita - Wide Sargasso SeaIn this special book club bonus episode, Amy and Kate (an actual expert on the history of slavery in the Caribbean!) discuss the 1966 Jean Rhys novel Wide Sargasso Sea, a reimagining of the life of Mr. Rochester's first wife and ALSO a fairly brazen reimagining of the 1830s/40s in Jamaica and Dominica.2024-10-2454 minA Podcast About NothingEpisode 52 - Happy One Year Anniversary!We made it! It is officially our one year anniversary. Hear the inspiration for our start and a recap of our trip to Banff that started it all. 2024-10-2228 minBack on the EyreEpisode 4: Eyreing Grievances - Jane Eyre 1996Amy and Kate fully roast the 1996 Jane Eyre film starring Charlotte Gainsbourg and William Hurt.
Non-Jane Eyre-related recs and shoutouts: Persuasion (1995), Die Hard (1988), True Blood (2008-2014)2024-10-2036 minA Podcast About NothingEpisode 51 - The Disney 101We explore Amy's addiction and expertise with the most magical place on earth. All the pro tips and faves to navigate the world. Thinking about a trip? - You'll want to listen in.2024-10-1529 minBack on the EyreEpisode 3: Enter If You DEyre - Jane Eyre 1983Amy and Sarah (who pronounces Brontë's name more correctly than Amy ever does, btw) have a wide-ranging conversation related to the 1983 BBC series starring Zelah Clarke and Timothy Dalton.
Non-Jane-Eyre-related recs and shoutouts in order of reference: Pride and Prejudice (1995); Dante's Inferno (1321); The Innocents (1961); The Silence of the Lambs (1991); Dirty Dancing (1987); Toy Story 3 (2010); Girl, Interrupted (1999); Frasier (1993-2004)2024-10-131h 03A Podcast About NothingEpisode 50 - Celebrating 50 Episodes!Wow! We are celebrating out 50th episode today! Who would have known? Come dive into our conversation about our favorite episodes and which ones you all listened to the most. Happy 50th! Thanks for listening! 2024-10-0821 minBack on the EyreEpisode 2: To Eyre Is Human - Jane Eyre 1970Amy and Elspeth discuss the 1970 film adaptation of Jane Eyre starring Susannah York and George C. Scott.
Non-Jane-Eyre-related recs and shoutouts in order of reference: While You Were Sleeping (1995), "More Cowbell" (2000), Gone Girl (2014), Se7en (1995)
Is The Sound of Music (1965) unrelated to Jane Eyre? Or does it perhaps owe nearly as much to Jane Eyre as to the real-life story of the von Trapp family? Hmmmm...2024-10-061h 03A Podcast About NothingEpisode 49 - Love and MarriageAs we both recently celebrated our wedding anniversaries we decided to dive into our marriages are share some insight and a few tips that help keep us going strong year after year. 2024-10-0128 minBack on the EyreEpisode 1: Eyre Apparent - Jane Eyre 1943In this intro episode, Amy recaps the book that started it all and then dives into the 1943 film starring Joan Fontaine and Orson Welles.
Non-Jane-Eyre-related recs: Brief Encounter (1945); The Avengers (1961-1969)2024-09-2929 minA Podcast About NothingEpisode 48 - Happy Fall Ya'llOur most favorite season is officially here! What are your favorite things about the fall?2024-09-2423 min
In Sixteen Years of Endometriosis128. Vaginal Estrogen for Vaginal and Urinary Symptoms with Urogynecologist Dr. Jocelyn FitzgeraldAmy speaks with Dr Jocelyn Fitzgerald about vaginal estrogen. We talk about:
—what it is, how it’s different from systemic estrogen, and what options are available.
—the safety information and benefits for genital urinary syndrome of menopause which include urinary and vaginal symptoms.
—its use specifically for patients with endometriosis.
🎤WHO IS DR. JOCELYN J. FITZGERALD, MD FACOG, URPS?🎤
Jocelyn J. Fitzgerald, MD is an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She completed her Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship at Georgetown Uni...2024-09-231h 01A Podcast About NothingEpisode 47 - Time is a Thief or Is it?Do you struggle with time? We all probably have some love/hate relationship with time. We all get the same 24 hours each day, yet sometimes it feels like a blink. We discuss some recent findings we have about time. This is worth a listen. How are you feeling about time?
Book: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry - John Mark Comer
Podcast: Hidden Brain: You 2.0: Taking Control of Your Time
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-2-0-taking-control-of-your-time/id1028908750?i=10006666901982024-09-1731 minA Podcast About NothingEpisode 46 - Back to School - College EditionWith back to school in full swing, we relive our own college experiences and what we had in common as well as what's different with today's college students. Are you a diehard alum of your college?2024-09-1035 minA Podcast About NothingEpisode 45 - Goals Mid-Year Check-inWe do a mid-year check-in to see where we are with our goals and what we want to continue to work on. It's always about progress over perfection.2024-09-0325 minA Podcast About NothingEpisode 44 - #anotherdayanotheroutfit #getdressedBecky has set a goal for herself to get dressed each day! We chat about the difference this has really made in so many ways! Do you get dressed for the day?2024-08-2729 minA Podcast About NothingEpisode 43 - Catching UpIt's been a minute since we had a good catch up. We both have had lots of updates in the past few weeks so we are taking time to catch up. 2024-08-2029 minA Podcast About NothingEpisode 42 - Weddings and Anniversaries - How it BeganIn honor of Becky's 18th wedding anniversary, we decided to relive our weddings and share all the details with each other that we never knew. Funny enough our anniversaries are also a decade apart. Amy will celebrate her 28th next month. 2024-08-1329 minA Podcast About NothingEpisode 41 - Summer ReadingDo you have some faves on your summer reading list? Today we chat about our all time faves and what books we love and maybe some we don't too. We'd love to hear your recommendations. Happy Reading!2024-07-3026 minA Podcast About NothingEpisode 40 - Birthday EpisodeWe are not only 10 years apart but our bdays are one month apart. Listen in as we summer babies talk about our bdays and we wrap Becky's 40th bday with our 40th episode. Cheers!2024-07-2328 minA Podcast About NothingEpisode 39 - Mental LoadDo you carry the mental load for your family? Today we chat about the mental load that women carry with us from daily tasks to all things we worry about for others' especially our kids. How do you handle your mental load? 2024-07-1630 minA Podcast About NothingEpisode 38 - Discoveries Made from the Empty NestWe talk today about all the learnings, challenges and yes the positives too about being an empty nester. Amy shares her wisdom thus far on navigating this stage of life.
2024-07-0928 minA Podcast About NothingEpisode 37 - Reflecting on Each DecadeA reminder to reflect on your past and what you learned from it but also to live in the present. We share our journey through our decades and how it shaped who we are today. 2024-07-0232 min
Take Back Your Health19. How to Reverse your Biological Age (with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald, ND)What if I told you that your biological age could be reversed by over three years in just eight weeks? Dr. Kara Fitzgerald —this week’s guest—has the science to prove it's possible. Dr. Fitzgerald is a leading expert on DNA methylation and the author of the book Younger You: Reduce Your Bio Age and Live Longer, Better. If you’re interested in aging well, this week’s conversation is chock-full of incredibly practical changes you can take tomorrow (maybe even today!). Here’s a peek into what you’ll learn:
The specific...2024-07-0153 minTake Back Your Health19. How to Reverse your Biological Age (with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald, ND)What if I told you that your biological age could be reversed by over three years in just eight weeks? Dr. Kara Fitzgerald —this week’s guest—has the science to prove it's possible. Dr. Fitzgerald is a leading expert on DNA methylation and the author of the book Younger You: Reduce Your Bio Age and Live Longer, Better. If you’re interested in aging well, this week’s conversation is chock-full of incredibly practical changes you can take tomorrow (maybe even today!). Here’s a peek into what you’ll learn:
The specific...2024-07-0153 minA Podcast About NothingEpisode 36 - Things I Should Like... But I Don'tThese unpopular opinions may surprise you on what we maybe should love and we don't. Come have some fun with us and let us know what we missed. 2024-06-2521 minA Podcast About NothingEpisode 35 - Our Travel Guest with all the TipsMeet our friend Erika who is so passionate about traveling and has been on some incredible trips with her family. She shares all her favorite destinations, travel tips and more for traveling adults or with the kids. Where is your bucket list destination? 2024-06-1831 minA Podcast About NothingEpisode 34 - Summer Bucket ListNow that summer is here we are chatting about our ideas for a summer bucket list! From our own childhood memories to routines we want to stick with...let's talk about summer plans. What's on your summer bucket list?2024-06-1128 minA Podcast About NothingEpisode 33 - The One with the Laminated ListYep just what you wanted to hear today! LOL We are sharing our laminated lists today inspired by the episode of Friends. This is of course all in fun. Who's on your list?2024-06-0426 minA Podcast About NothingEpisode 32 - What We've Found with Essential OilsWe dive into the impact that essential oils have had on our lives and how we use them in our homes with our families.
For the brands we like and more oily info, you can check out my faves here: https://shopmy.us/amyslivingwell2024-05-2825 minA Podcast About NothingEpisode 31 - A Special Mothers X 4 Day EditionCelebrate 4 decades of mothers with us! We invited our moms to join us on the podcast to share some fun things from our pasts and all things motherhood. 2024-05-2144 minA Podcast About NothingEpisode 30 - Sunscreen 101Summer is almost here! We dive this week into all things sunscreen. Why it's important and how to choose safer. 2024-05-1425 minA Podcast About NothingEpisode 29 - HomeschoolingThis year Becky and her family made the decision to homeschool their girls. We discuss that journey and how this year has gone for them. 2024-05-0735 minA Podcast About NothingEpisode 28 - Spring CleaningLove it or hate it-it's that time of year! What are your best spring cleaning tips and products that you swear by? These are what we are currently using and we can't wear to hear yours too. 2024-04-3031 minA Podcast About NothingEpisode 27 - Meet Our Favorite Health CoachWe welcome another special guest to the podcast, health coach, fellow Beautycounter brand advocate and our good friend, Emily Geizer. So listen up and take notes because you will want all the tips!!! Check out all that Emily has to offer below. She is the best!! We love her and know you will too. Be sure to check out her podcast too for tons more info for your health.
Emily is offering a free sample coaching session for all of our listeners. Schedule that here: https://calendly.com/egeizer/mini-coachingYou can work with Emily in a variety o...2024-04-2330 min
The Vegan ReportReminding You of Slaughterhouses. With Dr. Amy Fitzgerald | Ep. 39There is one thing that Big Ag absolutely does not want us to talk about. And that is slaughterhouses. So let's talk about them, in depth, for this entire episode. Let's talk about why they are hidden, the harm they cause, not just to animals, but also human societies and the environment. And, most importantly, let's talk about how to close them down, for good. To discuss this topic, I have with me Dr. Amy Fitzgerald, a Professor & researcher at the University of Windsor. She has written multiple books such as: Animal Advocacy...2024-04-231h 12A Podcast About NothingEpisode 26 - The Biggest Decision You Face Every Day - Meal Planning HacksWho knew the biggest decision we would face each day would be what to make for dinner??? Join us today as we dive into our best tips and hacks for planning, shopping and preparing meals. Enjoy!2024-04-1629 minA Podcast About NothingEpisode 25 - Q2 Check inHow are you coming along so far with your 2024 goals? We are in Q2 so it's time to assess, reflect and re-assess around our goals. 2024-04-0924 minA Podcast About NothingEpisode 24 - The "F" WordWell probably not what you think but the F word we are talking about today is Fragrance. We dive into all things fragrance 101 and share our favorite clean brands.2024-04-0232 minA Podcast About NothingEpisode 23 - Getting Your ZZZZsWe have really committed to getting better sleep and chat about all of our tricks, tips and techniques for getting our best rest. 2024-03-2626 minA Podcast About NothingEpisode 22 - Travel TimeHear about some of our fun and maybe not so fun travel experiences and a few travel tips too. 2024-03-1941 minA Podcast About NothingEpisode 21 - The Hot Seat Part 2It's Amy's turn in the hot seat and you will get to know her a little better including one of her most embarrassing moments. Enjoy the Hot Seat Part 2! 2024-03-1225 minA Podcast About NothingEpisode 20 - The Hot Seat Part 1We thought it might be helpful to get to know each of us a little better so we are taking turns interviewing each other with some fun questions. Part 1 is Becky's time in the Hot Seat! Enjoy!2024-03-0528 minA Podcast About NothingEpisode 19 - Thrifting 101Becky is an expert thrifter and Amy is more of an expert shopper. Listen to get all the good tips and tricks and even strategies Becky uses to thrift all the things. Are you a thrifter?2024-02-2729 minA Podcast About NothingEpisode 18 - Wiser Than UsWe are so excited to bring on our dear friend Lynn who shares with us all of her wisdom as she prepares to enter her next decade. Join us for the fun loving conversation between friends spanning three decades. 2024-02-2033 minA Podcast About NothingEpisode 17 - Valentine's Day Love it or Hate it?We share the love this episode talking all things Valentines and the new branch off holiday of Galentines. So love it or hate it we share ideas along with the good, bad and the ugly. 2024-02-1325 minA Podcast About NothingEpisode 16 - The Skincare Phenomenon in Young ChildrenHave you seen in the news?? The obsession with skincare with not only tweens and teens anymore but children as young as 8 years old? We dive into this urgent matter and share our two cents and more on this hot topic. 2024-02-0631 minA Podcast About NothingEpisode 15 - Our Different Travel AdventuresWe are back for the first time in a few weeks and catching up on our 2 week travel adventures. From marathon running and family camping, we share all the details. 2024-01-3033 min
Lost Ladies of LitZelda Fitzgerald — Save Me the Waltz with Stephanie Peebles TaveraSend us a textZelda Fitzgerald is known as “the first American flapper” and an icon of the Jazz Age, but you may be surprised to learn that beneath the glittering facade, there was substance—and literary talent. Her sole published novel, “Save Me the Waltz,” is a poignant blend of beauty and biography that draws on her complex personal narrative, including her childhood in Alabama, her marriage to F. Scott Fitzgerald, and her attempt to become a professional ballerina in Paris at the age of 25.Joining us is Stephanie Peebles Tavera, an assistant professor of English...2024-01-3038 min
Ecommerce Society Podcast5 Do’s and Don’ts of Pitching the Media with Amy Bartko of ChatterboxWelcome to this week’s episode of Ecommerce Society podcast.
In this episode we’re serving up the "5 Do's and Don'ts of Pitching the Media" – consider it your PR survival guide with PR pro- Amy Bartko of Chatterbox.
. You'll learn how to grab those reporters' attention without stepping on any PR landmines. Plus, they'll reveal the common mistakes people make when pitching their stories, so you can avoid those cringe-worthy blunders. Timing is everything in the world of PR, and they'll share their insights on when to release your story for maximum impact. And as a bonu...2024-01-2355 minA Podcast About NothingEpisode 14 - Morning RitualsDo you have a morning ritual? Taking time for yourself in the morning to practice can lead to a more positive and productive day. Listen in while we chat about what we do focusing on the SAVERS from the Miracle Morning. It's definitely been a game changer.2024-01-2320 minA Podcast About NothingEpisode 13 - Motherhood Across Three DecadesAnother special guest joins us on the podcast... she is one of our Beautycounter besties that we just met a few months ago on our trip to Banff. She is navigating work, running a successful business and a wife and mom to two sweet daughters. We talk all the different challenges and fun at our various stages of motherhood.2024-01-1626 min