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HodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastHodgePodgeCast S1 E3: Cleveland BalloonFest 1986Listen in as Mur tells Jess the story of when 1,400,000 balloons were released in Cleveland's town square. It took a lot of work to pull this off and we'll do our best to fill you in!    Resources: 2023-Qualatex-latex-polymer-Test.pdf. Qulatex Latex Polymer Test. (n.d.). https://pioneerballooncompany.widen.net/s/26ns5sgqcd/2023-qualatex-latex-polymer-test   All-america city award- celebrating the best in Civic Engagement. National Civic League. (2025, January 31). https://www.nationalcivicleague.org/america-city-award/   Cleveland.com. (2024, May 25). BalloonFest 1986: What Really Happened?. YouTube. https://youtu.be/MIM-pJP5A0o?si=CRfXC0O2P2QuBK...2025-02-0739 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastHodgePodgeCast S1, E2: Personality Changes in Organ Donor RecipientsMur and Sara discuss the incredible story of Claire Sylvia, a heart-lung transplant survivor who felt a deep connection to her donor.    Resources for this episode: G. Jung Institute of New England. (n.d.). C.G. Jung Institute of New England. CG Jung Institute NE. https://cgjungne.com/about-us/c-g-jung-institute-new-england/ Liester, M. B. (2020). Personality changes following heart transplantation: The role of cellular memory. Medical Hypotheses, 135. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mehy.2019.109468 Pearsall, P., Schwartz, G. E. R., & Russek, L. G. S. (2000). Changes in heart transplant recipients that parallel the personalities of their do...2025-01-2456 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastHodgePodgeCast Episode 1: I Have a Bridge to Sell YouMur and Jenny explore the phrase: If you believe that, I have a bridge in Brooklyn for sale!   Resources for this episode: Ancestry®. (n.d.-a). U.S. Immigration in the 1800s. U.S. Immigration in the 1800s | Ancestry® Family History Learning Hub. https://www.ancestry.com/c/family-history-learning-hub/1800-us-immigration#:~:text=In%20the%20years%20between%201880,escape%20increasing%20oppression%20and%20violence. Brooklyn Bridge. NYC DOT - Brooklyn Bridge. (n.d.). https://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/infrastructure/brooklyn-bridge.shtml#:~:text=The%20Brooklyn%20Bridge%20was%20designed,and%20was%20completed%20in%201883. Cla...2025-01-1036 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 147: Commonly Misused PhrasesDo you think you know what these phrases mean? The early bird gets the worm! Blood is thicker than water. Great minds think alike. Jack of all trades. Think again, fellow explorers! In this episode, the Sirens explore phrases that are commonly misused. If you love this episode, the conversation continues on Patreon where you’ll get exclusive content, including our conversations after the episode wraps: Siren Soapbox on Patreon   Check out this video of birds flying in perfect sync! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dskCpuxqtI  2024-03-3153 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 146 - 150 Years Old RecipesThis week the Sirens explore recipes that are at least 150 years old. Check out this tasty episode and check out www.sirensoapbox.com for more! 2024-02-041h 09HodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 145: Pre-dive January-February 2024Upcoming: 150 Year Old Recipes Juggling Mur’s Mystery Episode - not discussed in this episode, but there’s been a change in schedule Kite Flying Book Club   www.sirensoapbox.com   Buy us a (virtual) coffee and help keep the adventure train running! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sirens Join our Patreon and get exclusive content: Siren Soapbox on Patreon 2024-01-1946 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 144: OrigamiIn this episode, the Sirens explore the ancient art of origami! The Sirens had a good time exploring this art form. We hope you’ll give it a try and share your artwork with us!   Link the kit Siren Sara used: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0804854459?ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_HCTYM2NBB7SK6HXRWS6C&language=en_US&fbclid=IwAR042aXBspz_mPI7LI_P-pY-91GzlfNn4q6iqaE0dbEQxADAtjvr10aZnJI    Here are some links to a few famous Origami Artists: Akira Yoshizawa – considered the grandmaster of origami https...2024-01-0140 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastGetting Reel: Harold and Maude Check out this episode of Getting Reel with Siren Soapbox! The Sirens and their guests discuss the 1971 cult classic, Harold and Maude. Enjoy the show!   #explore #movieclub #cultclassic 2023-12-021h 13HodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 142: Book Club Kick-offThis week the Sirens explore a new type of book club - they'll be writing their comments about what they are reading, and exchanging books so everyone has a chance to comment on every book.  Tune in to hear all about these shenanigans!    Buy us a (virtual) coffee and help keep the adventure train running! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sirens Join our Patreon and get exclusive content: Siren Soapbox on Patreon 2023-11-2243 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 141:CryptidsThis week the Sirens explore the fascinating world of cryptids! Do you have a local cryptid story? Share it with us over at www.sirensoapbox.com    North American Dogman Sightings   Buy us a (virtual) coffee and help keep the adventure train running! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sirens   Join our Patreon and get exclusive content including our coverage of Mothman: Siren Soapbox on Patreon 2023-11-0356 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 140 - Pre-dive November 2023Check out our upcoming adventures and explore along side us!   #explore #bookclub #movieclub #sirensoapbox #adventure 2023-10-2245 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode # 139: Siren Soapbox JeopardyJoin the Sirens as they see just how well they know each other and the show! 2023-09-2936 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox #138: Living JournalsThis week the Sirens got to chat with Ariel Baca from Ariel Journals on TikTok. Get to know what a living journal is and how it can help you keep those memories alive!   Join our Patreon and get exclusive content like an extended conversation with the Sirens after the show wraps up: Siren Soapbox on Patreon    Follow Ariel on TikTok   Buy us a (virtual) coffee and help keep the adventure train running! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sirens 2023-09-2351 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 137: How to Organize EverythingThis week the Sirens get to chat with Christen Fackler, owner of iOrganize, about her new book: How to Organize Everything - Purge. Sort. Contain. Maintain.   Buy us a (virtual) coffee and help keep the adventure train running! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sirens   Join our Patreon and get exclusive content: Siren Soapbox on Patreon   #adventure #explore #divein #staycurious #behappy #organize #organizeeverything #happyorganizing  2023-08-2554 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 136: MicroadventuresThis week, the Siren went on microadventures!    Check out Alastair Humpreys’ website for lots of microadventure inspiration: https://alastairhumphreys.com/microadventures-3/    Check out Thomas Dambo’s trolls: https://thomasdambo.com/    Wow your friends with some adventure facts:    Buy us a (virtual) coffee and help keep the adventure train running! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sirens   Join our Patreon and get exclusive content including an extended version of this episode: Siren Soapbox on Patreon   #DiveIn #StayCurious #BeHappy #DamboTrolls #t...2023-08-1851 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastPositivity Pop-up 8.17.2023Here's what we covered this week:   Football player gives scholarship to teammate   Tom Higgenson - lead singer with the Plain White T’s had a special surprise for a young cancer patient.   Cincinnati Bengal punter, Drue Chrisman’s Summer side hustle.   Hapeville, GA police officer surprises a young boy with a pretty cool gift. Join the Facebook group: Got Some Good News for You   2023-08-1728 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 135: The Overnights with guest Dr. Ian K. SmithThis week, the Sirens get to chat with Dr. Ian about his latest novel, The Overnights. Listen to this episode to find out what Dr. Ian is giving away to celebrate the release of his 25th book!   Buy us a (virtual) coffee and help keep the adventure train running! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sirens   Join our Patreon and get exclusive content: Siren Soapbox on Patreon 2023-08-0451 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 134: Dollar Store MakeoverThis week, the Sirens explore a DIY project and share their experience with you! Listen in to all the shenanigans on this week’s episode.    Wow your friends with some crafting trivia:   https://www.funtrivia.com/en/Hobbies/Crafts-13092.html    Buy us a (virtual) coffee and help keep the adventure train running! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sirens   Join our Patreon and get exclusive content: Siren Soapbox on Patreon 2023-07-2847 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastPositivity Pop-up 7.9.2023Mens Sheds US: https://usmenssheds.org/    Peyton Manning delivers exciting message to Johnny Agar: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbsmornings/video/7245350347529604395    Some fun facts about the IRONMAN World Championship 2023-07-1026 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastPositivity Pop-up 7.2.2023Here are links to the stories we covered today:   The Cascading Effects of Bringing Back Sea Otters   4ocean Has Collected 30 Million Pounds of Waste   Octopuses Have Remarkably Similar Sleep Patters to Humans and May Even Dream   Independence Day Facts  2023-07-0330 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 133: Murder Mystery - interview with a murdererChris Hodson isn't actually a murderer, but he has written the murders of countless characters for his murder mystery party games. And this week, the Sirens get to chat with him! Check out his site: https://murdermystery.com.au/  Check out the Sirens: https://www.sirensoapbox.com/  2023-06-2347 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastPositivity Pop-up 6.18.2023Japan has vending machines that unlock automatically when natural disasters strike.    Chairs convert to hard hats in the event of a disaster.    14 Year old boy animates a scene in 'Across the Spider-Verse'    Sunrise at Stonehenge - The 2023 stream starts a few hours before sunrise which is 04:49 BST.   Juneteenth: The History of a Holiday https://www.nytimes.com/article/juneteenth-day-celebration.html?smid=nytcore-android-share   Cincinnati Edition - celebrate Juneteenth through food    Juneteenth Flag - symbolism and meaning  2023-06-1929 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 132: Urban LegendsThis week the Sirens play a game: 2 Urban Legends and a Fact! Do you think you can pick out the fact? Play along to find out! 2023-06-1659 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 131 - Murder Mystery GameFollow along while the Sirens and their guests try to solve a murder on the high seas! Want to host your own murder mystery party? You can find everything you need at: https://murdermysterygamesusa.com/  or https://murdermystery.com.au/    Want to support the Sirens? Buy us a (virtual) coffee and help keep the adventure train running! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sirens Join our Patreon and get exclusive content: Siren Soapbox on Patreon   2023-06-111h 03HodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastPositivity Pop-up 6.11.2023Teresa Ramirez graduated from high school, 63 years after she was supposed to    Damar Hamlin is starting a CPR tour    Science proves that gratitude is good for your health   Polish woman revives lost art form    James Webb Space Telescope finds oldest galaxy yet    Jokes: https://funkidsjokes.com/corn-jokes/    Facts about corn: https://www.mydadssweetcorn.com/blog/corn-facts/  2023-06-1124 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastPositivity Pop-up 6.4.2023Here's a look at what we covered today:   Pet appreciation week starts June 4!   Animal shelter staff draw pictures of pets   Christian Cooper stars and hosts new show: Extraordinary Birder    Morgan's Wonderland is the world first inclusive theme park   Couple gets married at White Castle   Hamburger Facts!   2023-06-0421 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastGetting Reel with Siren Soapbox: Stranger than FictionThis week the Sirens and their guests discuss the movie Stranger than Fiction in our quarterly movie club, Getting Reel with Siren Soapbox. Do you want to join the next discussion? Check out our poll to vote for the movie we’ll watch and sign up at Eventbrite to join us on July 31, 2023.   Vote: https://forms.gle/XrTbZwd1ERv7wDXL8  Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/getting-reel-with-siren-soapbox-movie-club-tickets-643139045197    Support the Sirens: https://www.sirensoapbox.com/    Buy us a (virtual) coffee and help keep the adventure train running...2023-06-0239 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastPositivity Pop-up 5.28.2023Here’s a look at what we covered today:   National Hamburger Day https://nationaltoday.com/national-hamburger-day/   Also, World Hunger Day https://nationaltoday.com/world-hunger-day/   See how Can-Struction is helping to fight hunger.   Cincinnati Can-Struction Winners!   Link to the Cincinnati Can-Struction display map:    Martha Stewart - SI Swimsuit Edition 2023   Elderly Move Managers   Brain Implants Allow a Man to Walk Again   Dog finds a kidney donor for her human2023-05-2824 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 130: Reverse Scavenger HuntThis week the Sirens played a game with their fellow explorers! Check out their pictures and see if you can guess which words they are trying to describe. Then, listen to this episode to find out if you were right!   Check out the blog here: https://www.sirensoapbox.com/post/reverse-scavenger-hunt    Check out the Sirens: https://www.sirensoapbox.com/    Buy us a (virtual) coffee and help keep the adventure train running! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sirens Join our Patreon and get exclusive content: Siren Soapb...2023-05-2634 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 129: This Book Belongs ToThis week the Sirens get to chat with Nick Levy, author of the book This Book Belongs To. They talk about travel, comfort zones, and some incredible experiences in this interesting episode.    Check out Nick Levy’s page: https://www.nicklevyauthor.com/    Check out the Sirens: https://www.sirensoapbox.com/    Buy us a (virtual) coffee and help keep the adventure train running! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sirens   Join our Patreon and get exclusive content: Siren Soapbox on Patreon 2023-05-1954 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastPositivity Pop-up 5.14.2023Here's what we covered this week:   Mom with son who has down syndrome used social media to help him find some friends   Helen Kahan celebrates her 100th birthday by throwing out the first pitch at a Tampa Bay Rays game   Dennis Barnes, he’s known as “Maliq” - this high school senior was awarded more than $10m in scholarships.    A meteorite crashed into a New Jersey home this week   Jokes about outer space   This week’s trivia based...2023-05-1422 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox - Re-Release: Scavenger HuntWant a chance to win an amazing Siren Soapbox prize pack? Cast your vote on the Reverse Scavenger Hunt by clicking HERE! 2023-05-1243 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 128: Eco ChallengeThis week the Sirens talk about their experience with the Earth Month Eco Challenge. They are joined by a very special guest who joined the team!   Mur created a team for a new challenge: Choices for Sustainable Living Course    Buy us a (virtual) coffee and help keep the adventure train running! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sirens   Join our Patreon and get exclusive content: Siren Soapbox on Patreon 2023-05-0647 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastPositivity Pop-up 4.30.2023Here’s what we covered today:   Today is national ... day   Miniature Masterpieces   Fruitarian Frogs May Be Doing Flowers a Favor   Performing acts of kindness fights depression   Sargassum is being used to make bricks!   Here are some Jokes about frogs   Here are some frog facts that we used for today’s trivia. 2023-05-0118 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 127: In DeepThis week the Sirens read In Deep and they got to interview the author, Sharon Ward! They talk about why she chose Grand Cayman for the setting, how she landed writing a scuba diving thriller series, and more.    You can find the entire Fin Fleming scuba diving adventure series here:  https://www.amazon.com/series/dp/B09CN4TXY6   And Sharon Ward can be found here: http://www.sharonward.com   Buy us a (virtual) coffee and help keep the adventure train running! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/s...2023-04-2855 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastPositivity Pop-up 4.23.2023Here are the articles we covered today:   Tree growing non-profit in Madagascar   Device pulls dozens of liters of water out of the air - being installed in Jordanian homes   Sargassum makes a new name for itself as a compostable plastic wrap   New coral reef discovered in the Galapagos   Scientists in the Caribbean are making stronger coral reefs in record time   It’s not too late to celebrate Earth Day! 11 Things you can do to celebrate Earth Da...2023-04-2326 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 126: Crazy Foolish RobotsThis week the Sirens get to interview Adeena Mignongna about her book, Crazy Foolish Robots, and all things STEM! You can find Adeena and all the books in the Robot Galaxy series on her website: https://adeenamignogna.com    Buy us a (virtual) coffee and help keep the adventure train running! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sirens   Join our Patreon and get exclusive content: Siren Soapbox on Patreon 2023-04-2150 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastPositivity Pop-up 4.16.2023Marky Mark told me (Siren Mur) that my audio cut out a few times, so I apologize in advance for all of that.  Here are the links to the stories we covered this morning: Thinking Positively about aging improves memory loss Fifth Grader from VA discovers a mistake in a textbook 3 Teenagers start a go fund me for their school's 80 year old janitor Cincinnati barber gives free haircuts to differently abled children 56 year old Jim Fullan goes back to school and gets to finally play college b...2023-04-1625 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 125: Pre-diveSend us your questions, challenges, and breakthroughs at SirenSoapbox@gmail.com, we would love to help cheer you on!   Buy us a (virtual) coffee and help keep the adventure train running!    Join our Patreon and get exclusive content Join the Eco-Challenge with us! Password: Explore2023! Join us for Movie Club April 25th, 2023 at 7pm EST Free 30 day Audible Trail! What type of Explorer are you? Take the quiz here!   April 21st- Crazy Foolish Robots Challenge: Read the first of T...2023-04-1449 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastPositivity Pop-up 4.9.23Here’s what we covered: News Stories: Happy Feet Artist Turns Trash into Treasure  World’s Youngest Female Opera Singer Oldest Person to cross the Grand Canyon Flushing, Michigan Easter Egg Hunt   Trivia, Jokes, & More! Hoppy Easter and National Unicorn Day and National Name Yourself Day! What would you name yourself?  Cadbury Tryouts- Crash the 2023 Winner! Easter Trivia  Easter Jokes    Join the Eco-Challenge with us! Password: Explore2023!   Free 30 day...2023-04-0941 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 124: Eat2ExploreThis week the Siren get to chat with the founder of Eat 2 Explore about her journey and this amazing box that helps you explore the entire world through food. Check them out at www.eat2explore.com and use code EE20 for 20% of an Eat 2 Explore box.    Buy us a (virtual) coffee and help keep the adventure train running! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sirens   Join our Patreon and get exclusive content: Siren Soapbox on Patreon   2023-04-0748 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastPositivity Pop-up 4.2.2023Here are the stories we covered today   A young woman in Maryland turned her tragedy into a way to give back to others   Global Happiness remains resilient   Two U.S. high school student prove the Pythagorean Theorem   Two year old child receives life saving surgery at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center   Koch Institute Image Awards   Some corny jokes for you!   Earth Day Trivia 2023-04-0319 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 123: Pre-Dive April 2023Here’s what the Sirens have coming up:   Eat 2 Explore Release date: 4.7.2023 Buy a box for yourself!  https://eat2explore.com   Earth Month Eco Challenge 2023: Sustainable development goals Release date:  5.12.2023 Join the Siren Soapbox team  by clicking here!  *Password: Explore2023! Community Board Flyers Release date: sometime in July Listeners can explore along with the Sirens by visiting their local Community Boards and support a local store or service near them!    Living Journals Release date: 7.28.2023 Follow Ariel on Tik Tok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@arielj...2023-03-3152 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastPositivity Pop-up3.26.2023Spring Equinox happened this week. Here are ways it is celebrated all over the world   Sign2Win is the world's first game show for deaf people   Enoteca Maria - a Stanton Island restaurant the really means home cooking   Biodegradeable packaging made from rice crop waste in India   See all of the Green Alley Awards nominees!   Some mermaid jokes for you!   Women's History Month Trivia   Women Made: Africa's Electric Motorbike Revolution  ...2023-03-2630 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 122: PlaylistsThis week the Sirens created a top 10 playlist and shared it with each other. The twist? They had to try to guess which playlist belonged to which Siren and they tried to guess the theme of their fellow Sirens’ top 10 lsit.    Inspired by a challenge from Marky Mark. Mark’s Playlist Facebook Post from 2018 The Ides of Mark Siren’s Songs #1 Siren’s Songs #2 Siren’s Songs #3 Siren’s Songs #4 Siren’s Songs #5   Headphones Addict Listening to Music Stats 2023-03-241h 02HodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastPositivity Pop-up 3.19.2023Man uses drone to save his life after getting stuck in a snow bank.   Small data center finds a way to turn its excessive heat into an affordable way to heat swimming pools.   New 3D printer will allow surgeons to print tissue-like material right inside the body of patients.   A feral cat is nannying for her bunny friend.   Check out some heroes this week:   Man in China saves boy who fell out of a window.   Minnea...2023-03-1933 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 121: Siren Song Ep. 1On this bonus episode of our new spin off, the Sirens talk about weather control and a robot president. If you like this episode, you'll be able to hear more Siren Song on our Patreon!   Buy us a (virtual) coffee and help keep the adventure train running! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sirens   Join our Patreon and get exclusive content: https://patreon.com/SirenSoapbox?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link 2023-03-1744 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 120: Johari WindowThis week the Sirens took a look at a different type of personality quiz - one that helps them identify their blind spots. Here are all of the resources from this episode:   First Quiz- How Other People See You- https://psychcentral.com/quizzes/personality-quiz#1 Article- https://www.wiseinsights.net/self-awareness-blindness-johari/ Johari Window Quiz- https://kevan.org/johari  What Type Of Explorer Are You- https://www.opinionstage.com/page/a4db3dbc-5b53-49ca-99af-a6e44e2af3de    The book that changed TC’s life...2023-03-101h 02HodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastPositivity Pop-up 3.5.2023Here's a look at what we covered: Boy starts a Go Fund Me for his favorite server: https://www.today.com/food/people/boy-raises-money-for-waffle-house-waiter-rcna73309   Surgeon runs a mile to retrieve a liver that is stuck behind a marathon: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/a-marathon-was-blocking-delivery-route-for-organ-donation-so-a-surgeon-ran-through-the-race-to-get-it/   U.S. Navy names a warship after Robert Smalls: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/u-s-warship-renamed-after-robert-smalls-a-former-slave-turned-civil-war-hero/   https://news.usni.org/2023/03/02/report-to-congress-on-navy-ship-names#:~:text=The%20Naming%20Commission%20released%20its,renamed%20the%20USS%20Robert%20Smalls.   Knitters unite to f...2023-03-0523 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 119: Pre-Dive March 2023Here’s what the Sirens have coming up:   3/10- Mur’s Mystery Episode  Challenge: tell us of a time when you learned something you thought real/true, wasn't. (Think tooth fairy) What's the thing? How did you find out it wasn't real/true? How did it make you feel? Etc.    And/or, what is something you desperately want to be real/true, but deep down you know it isn't. Why couldn't it be true? How would your life change if it were real/true? Etc.   3/13, Air 3/17...2023-03-0345 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastPositivity Pop-up 2.26.2023Here's a list of what we covered:   * 103-year-old woman celebrates Mardi Gras, watches 80-year-old daughter in parade https://www.fox19.com//2023/02/20/103-year-old-woman-celebrates-mardi-gras-watches-80-year-old-daughter-parade/   * 26 Species removed from the endangered list in Australia: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/feb/23/conservation-efforts-celebrated-as-26-australian-species-no-longer-listed-as-threatened   * Woman provides to jobs in her bakery to those deemed unemployable by traditional society: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/janies-life-changing-baked-goods-janie-deegan-open-door-hiring-policy-baking-helped-addiction-recovery-new-york-city/   * Implant allows people with paralysis to send text messages, online shop, and more using only their thoughts: https://www.pcgamer.com/this-implant-lets-those-with-severe-paralysis-send-texts-and-use-the-internet-with-just-their-minds/?utm_source=face...2023-02-2738 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 118: Sara’s Mystery EpisodeJoin the Sirens for a game of 2 Truths and a Fib: U.S. & U.K. Laws Edition. Can you guess which of these ridiculous laws are real and which are totally made up?    Challenge of the Week: Play 2 Truths and a Fib with your friends and family.   #SirenSoapbox #Siren #Soapbox #Divein #StayCurious #BeHappy #Diveinstaycurisousbehappy #explore #exploreeverything #exploremore #explorer #exploretocreate #picoftheday #reels #memes #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #podcastforwomen #comfortzone #comfortzonechallenge #comfortzoneshakeup #stepoutofyourcomfortzone #safespace #motivation #bekindtoyourself #womenowned #womenownedpodcast #laws #rules You can support the Sirens by buying us a (virtual) coffee! https://www.buy...2023-02-2458 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastPositivity Pop-up2.19.2023Here are the links to the articles we covered today: Sergio Peralta gets a robotic hand   Thank you cards - grab some for free!   17 ways to spread random acts of kindness   The secret to living a long, happy life   Valentine's day weddings in Marion County, Oregon   Some President's day jokes for ya!   Random acts of kindness trivia   Criminal Episode 142: Robert Smalls If you want to support the Sir...2023-02-1931 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 117: The Fun HabitThis week the Sirens welcome Mike Rucker back to the show to chat with him about his brand new book, The Fun Habit!   Challenge of the week: Think about the type of edgework you're attracted to, then go do it. Let us know how it goes by tagging us on social media or by sening us an email to SirenSoapbox@gmail.com.    You can find Mike Rucker here: https://michaelrucker.com/   You can find the Sirens here: https://sirensoapbox.com/    You can buy the Sir...2023-02-171h 00HodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Bonus Episode: Hunting WildflowersWe hope you enjoy this special episode where a few of the Sirens were lucky enough to chat with the author and her great aunt, Marvel, about their new book, Hunting Wildflowers.     2023-02-1440 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastPositivity Pop-up - 2.12.2023Here are links to the articles we covered:   * Cops Hug a MI Driver  * Oldest Mouse Award * Damar Hamlin at NFL Honors  * Woman wins lottery while buying soup * Bailey rings a doorbell   Some jokes to take to your super football party: https://www.scarymommy.com/best-football-jokes   Valentine's Day trivia for ya: https://parade.com/1158778/jessicasager/valentines-day-trivia/   Buy us a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sirens     2023-02-1224 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 116: Fairy TalesThis week the Sirens explore the world of stop motion film making with Laura Lewis-Barr. Laura is a film maker who makes stop motion films that are fairy tales with a modern twist. Listen to find out what lights Laura up and what gets her out of her comfort zone.    Challenge of the Week: check out some of Laura Lewis Barr’s work and give stop motion a try! We are curious to see what you come up with, share it at #SirenSoapbox   If you want to support the Sirens, you can b...2023-02-1040 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 115: DuolingoCiao! ¡Hola! Hui! This week the Sirens chat about their experience learning a foreign language using Duolingo. Come explore the fascinating world of language with them!   Who is your favorite Duolingo character? https://duoplanet.com/duolingo-character-names/   Challenge: Learn a new language using Duolingo and let us know how it’s going by sending us a message to SirenSoapbox@gmail.com, or by using #SirenSoapbox on all the social medias.     #SirenSoapbox #Siren #Soapbox #Divein #StayCurious #BeHappy #Diveinstaycurisousbehappy #explore #exploreeverything #exploremore #explorer #exploretocreate #picoftheday #reels #memes #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #podcastforwomen #comfortzone #comfortzonechallenge #comfortzoneshakeup #stepoutofyourcomfortzone #safespace #motivation #bekindtoyourself #womenowned #womenownedpodcast #language #duolingo OSjk8K4jCvIc1C2023-02-031h 04HodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSirenSoapbox Episode 114: Pre-Dive February 2023We have a PO Box!! Siren Soapbox P.O. Box 173 Loveland, Oh 45140     Take the quiz and find out what type of Explorer you are: https://www.opinionstage.com/siren-soapbox/what-is-your-explorer-type   February 3rd, 2023: Duolingo Link:  https://www.duolingo.com  Challenge: Pick a language and dive into the app!   February 10th, 2023: Fairy Tales Links: https://lauralewisbarrfilms.com Challenge: Watch the Linguist and the original Brother’s Grimm tale. Then try stop motion for yourself!  Linguist- https://y...2023-01-2734 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 113: What Makes You Happy?This week the Sirens chat with Jake Pearson about what makes him happy! Jake is the creator of What Makes You Happy Podcast and gets to spend his time asking people all over the world what makes them happy.    You can find Jake here:https://www.whatmakesyouhappypodcast.com/   Challenge: Think about what makes you happy and share it with us by using the #SirenSoapbox on all the social medias. For an extra challenge, sign up to be interviewed by Jake Pearson for his podcast, What Makes You Happy.   ww...2023-01-2051 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 112: 13 Cursed ThingsThis week the Sirens chat with Emily Dubious about cursed and haunted things. Learn a little bit about how Friday the 13th came to be known as cursed, a little about Siren LC’s experience visiting Robert the Doll in Key West, and a fun conversation about their experience seeking out cursed things.   https://www.instagram.com/sirensoapbox/   https://www.instagram.com/emilydubious/   www.sirensoapbox.com   sirensoapbox@gmail.com   #SirenSoapbox #Siren #Soapbox #Divein #StayCurious #BeHappy #Diveinstaycurisousbehappy #explore #exploreeverything #exploremore #explore...2023-01-1356 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 111 - January 2023 Pre-DiveExplore along with us in the month of January! Here's what you need to get started:   1.13.2023 - 13 Cursed or Haunted Things Emily Dubious Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/EmilyDubious    Episode 83: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6g9YV3BFsgLxsg7MvdisZm?si=VlGcj1PVR22VdBiXnrA3rw    Cursed Objects Article: https://www.ranker.com/list/cursed-objects/jacob-shelton    1.20.2023 - What Makes You Happy with Jake Pearson Links:  https://www.whatmakesyouhappypodcast.com  https://www.whatmakesyouhappypodcast.com/taking-the-small-steps-to-happiness-what-makes-you-happy-podcast/ 2023-01-0636 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 110 - Vision Board UpdateDid 2022 turn out the way you envisioned it? Find out if the siren’s reached their goals that they set for themselves and the podcast at the beginning of the year. If you didn’t do a vision board, tune into episode 59: Vision Boards to find out tips and tricks to do you own board for 2023: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6iaJ0pHKXIvwgPOf3PxX6O?si=mdzg8-1aS-yfiTgOncPeDQ     And don’t forget to check out the Queen of Vision Boards, Rachel Letham, at https://www.rachelletham.com    #SirenSoapbox #Siren #Soapbox #Di...2022-12-3055 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 109: Project InspirationThis week, the Sirens completed their first year-long challenge: sending out notes of inspiration to random recipients ... for an entire year!   Here why the challenger wanted the Sirens to do this and hear how these notes had a positive impact on recipient,    Challenge of the Week: Send out your own notes of inspiration to a random recipient or two (or more!). Let us know how it's going by sending us an email or using #SirenSoapbox on all the social medias.   SirenSoapbox@gmail.com www.sirensoapbox@gmai...2022-12-2346 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 108: Getting Reel - Big FishPlease enjoy this recording of the last Getting Reel with Siren Soapbox movie club. This quarter, the movie club watch the movie Big Fish then got together to discuss.    If you love this episode, the Sirens invite you to join their next Getting Reel with Siren Soapbox meeting on January 24, 2023. Register on Eventbrite: by clicking HERE.   There is still time to vote for the next movie! Click here to cast your vote and get more information.   #SirenSoapbox #Siren #Soapbox #Divein #StayCurious #BeHappy #Diveinstaycurisousbehappy #explore #exploreeverything #exploremore #explo...2022-12-161h 14HodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 107: Playful HumansThis week the Sirens get to chat with Mike Montague, founder and host of the podcast and community: Playful Humans. Find out each Siren’s playful type, hear a few jokes, and remember how important it is to keep play in your life.    Find Mike at: https://playfulhumans.com/   Find the Sirens at: www.sirensoapbox.com   Send us a challenge or question: SirenSoapbox@gmail.com   Challenge of the Week: This week we'd like to challenge our listeners to tell a joke at work - maybe...2022-12-0952 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 106: Remember - A Little Book of Courage, Comfort and HopeThis week the Sirens get to chat with Paul Boynton about his new book, Remember: A Little Book of Courage, Comfort and Hope. Listen to Paul talk about how he wrote the book and take inspiration from his advice on being kind to others.   www.sirensoapbox.com   #SirenSoapbox #Siren #Soapbox #Divein #StayCurious #BeHappy #Diveinstaycurisousbehappy #explore #exploreeverything #exploremore #explorer #exploretocreate #picoftheday #reels #memes #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #podcastforwomen #comfortzone #comfortzonechallenge #comfortzoneshakeup #stepoutofyourcomfortzone #safespace #motivation #bekindtoyourself #womenowned #womenownedpodcast #BeginWithYes #Remember #BeAmazing 2022-12-021h 01HodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 105: Pre-Dive December 2022Here's what the Sirens are up to in December. We hope you'll explore along with us!

 December 2nd, 2022 Topic: Remember Challenge: Read- “Remember: A Little Book of Courage, Comfort and Hope” by December 2nd https://www.amazon.com/dp/0998171859?tag=onamzlaur007f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=0998171859&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2MKB4PPOQVZYH&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin  Challenge-What is something your heart desires? Let us know!   December 9th, 2022
Topic: Playful Humans Challenge: Take the quiz by December 9th  https://playfulhumans.com/what-is-your-playful-personality/   Secret Hitler- free pdf: https://www.secrethitler.com    December 24th, 2022  Topic: Project Inspiration Challenge: Write a line of inspira...2022-11-2548 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 104: Super PowerThis week, the Sirens explore their Super Powers! Check out our conversation with Mary Beth Robinson, whose super power is being able to determine other people's super power.   #SirenSoapbox #Siren #Soapbox #Divein #StayCurious #BeHappy #Diveinstaycurisousbehappy #explore #exploreeverything #exploremore #explorer #exploretocreate #picoftheday #reels #memes #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #podcastforwomen #comfortzone #comfortzonechallenge #comfortzoneshakeup #stepoutofyourcomfortzone #safespace #motivation #bekindtoyourself #womenowned #womenownedpodcast #superpower 2022-11-181h 03HodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 103 - A Time for ColorThis week the Sirens get to interview Thomas and Landa Peniston about their new book, A Time for Color: A book About Joy. Hear about Thomas’ inspiration for the book and spend some time thinking about what brings you joy.   You can find Thomas’ book at https://www.gammaburstbooks.com/ or on Amazon.    Find the Sirens at www.sirensoapbox.com or by email at SirenSoapbox@gmail.com    #SirenSoapbox #Siren #Soapbox #Divein #StayCurious #BeHappy #Diveinstaycurisousbehappy #explore #exploreeverything #exploremore #explorer #exploretocreate #picoftheday #reels #memes #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #podcastforwomen #comfortzone #comfortzonechallenge #comfortzo...2022-11-1150 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 102: The Actual 100th EpisodeThis week the Sirens reflect on the making of 100 podcast episodes! This episode was recorded in two sessions because we had a lot to discuss both on air and off. Changes are coming and we hope you’re as excited as we are about the journey. 
If you want to prepare for the next episode, check out the book A Time for Color: A Book About Joy by Thomas J. Peniston. You can purchase it from Amazon using this link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TVFCDDP?tag=onamzlaur007f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=B09TVFCDDP&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2MKB4PPOQ...2022-11-041h 31HodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox BONUS Episode: Ghost StoriesIn this episode, the Sirens got to interview Over the Road Paranormal (@OTRparanormal  on Facebook) who conducted an investigation at Bobby Mackey Music World in Wilder, KY. The famous honkey tonk is supposedly haunted by the ghost of Pearl Bryan, a young woman who was murdered near the site of the building back in 1896. For a complete story of the building's history, check out episode 101. www.sirensoapbox.com   #SirenSoapbox #Siren #Soapbox #Divein #StayCurious #BeHappy #Diveinstaycurisousbehappy #explore #exploreeverything #exploremore #explorer #exploretocreate #picoftheday #reels #memes #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #podcastforwomen #comfortzone #comfortzonechallenge #comfortzoneshakeup #stepoutofyourcomfortzone #safespace #motivation #bekindtoyourself #womenowned #womenownedpodcast #ghoststories #bobbymackey #pearlbryan   2022-10-311h 07HodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 101: Re-release of Bobby Mackey’s Music WorldThe Sirens got to interview Douglas Hensley, author of Hell's Gate: Terror at Bobby Mackey Music World as well as a haunted tour guide and a patron who claims to have experienced something evil in the famous haunted bar.    #SirenSoapbox #Siren #Soapbox #Divein #StayCurious #BeHappy #Diveinstaycurisousbehappy #explore #exploreeverything #exploremore #explorer #exploretocreate #picoftheday #reels #memes #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #podcastforwomen #comfortzone #comfortzonechallenge #comfortzoneshakeup #stepoutofyourcomfortzone #safespace #motivation #bekindtoyourself #womenowned #womenownedpodcast #bobbymackey #pearlbryan #ghoststories 2022-10-2846 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 100: Getting Reel Movie Club - Joe DirtJoin our next movie club!    Each quarter, we watch a movie (ahead of the meeting, on our own time) and then get together to discuss. Think book club, but less time consuming! What you are about to listen to is our 2nd Quarter Movie Club: Joe Dirt We put a Siren Soapbox spin on it by offering a challenge related to the movie we watched.    This movie was chosen by a poll on our Facebook group about a month ahead of the discussion. If you want an opportunity to vote...2022-10-2152 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 99: Siren’s Stand-Up ComedyIt's the episode you've been waiting for! The Sirens are releasing their stand-up comedy routines in one episode! We hope you have a good laugh.   Challenge of the Week: Do 5 minutes of stand-up comedy somewhere! Find a club that has an open mic night or even join an open mic comedy event online. Just do it! Then tell us all about it by using #SirenSoapbox on all the social medias.   www.sirensoapbox.com   #SirenSoapbox #Siren #Soapbox #Divein #StayCurious #BeHappy #Diveinstaycurisousbehappy #explore #exploreeverything #exploremore #explorer #exploretocreate #picoftheday #reels #mem...2022-10-1426 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 98: 13 LostBack in 2018, a Thai soccer team and their coach got trapped in a cave during a surprise rainstorm. Rescue divers from all over the world flew in to help find them. This week, the Sirens get to chat with Ben Reymanents, one of the cave divers who assisted in locating the children.  Check out the documentary, 13 Lost - The Untold Story of the Thai Cave Rescue on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qGC7vWTLVE8 www.sirensoapbox.com #SirenSoapbox #Soapbox #Divein #StayCurious #BeHappy #Diveinstaycurisousbehappy #explore #exploreeverything #exploremore #explorer #exploretocreate #picoftheday #reels #memes #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #podcastforwomen #comfortzone #comfortzonechallenge #comfortzoneshakeup #stepoutofyourcomfortzone #safespace #motivation #bekindtoyourself #w...2022-10-0759 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 97: MacrostaxThis week the Sirens report on their experience using Macrostax to track their diet and maybe even lose some weight. Listen in to find out how it went!   #SirenSoapbox #Siren #Soapbox #Divein #StayCurious #BeHappy #Diveinstaycurisousbehappy #explore #exploreeverything #exploremore #explorer #exploretocreate #picoftheday #reels #memes #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #podcastforwomen #comfortzone #comfortzonechallenge #comfortzoneshakeup #stepoutofyourcomfortzone #safespace #motivation #bekindtoyourself #womenowned #womenownedpodcast #macrostax #health 2022-09-3050 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 96: Stand Up ComedyThe Sirens were challenged to perform 5 minutes of stand up comedy. Listen in this week to see just how far outside their comfort zone this was for each of them!   Challenge of the Week: Do 5 minutes of stand-up comedy somewhere! Find a club that has an open mic night or even join an open mic comedy event online. Just do it! Then tell us all about it by using #SirenSoapbox on all the social medias.   www.sirensoapbox.com   #SirenSoapbox #Siren #Soapbox #Divein #StayCurious #BeHappy #Diveinstaycurisousbehappy #explore #exploreeverything #exp...2022-09-2350 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 95: Transform Your LifeThis week the Sirens dive into the Jaime B. Haas method of Transforming Your Life. Through her own struggle with addiction and recovery, Jaime found a way to lover herself again and completely transform her life. Now, she wants to share this secret with all of us.    https://jaimebhaas.com/    If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, head over to www.AA.org for help.   https://sirensoapbox.com/   Challenge of the Week: Check out Jaime B. Haas’ daily habits for transfor...2022-09-1651 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 94: Staff SpinningHave you ever wondered what it was like to be a superhero? In this episode the Sirens interview professional badass, Michelle C. Smith, who tell them all about life as a professional stunt person. The sirens even tried their hand at freestyle staff spinning. Listen in to hear all about this adventure.   www.sirensoapbox.com   #SirenSoapbox #Siren #Soapbox #Divein #StayCurious #BeHappy #Diveinstaycurisousbehappy #explore #exploreeverything #exploremore #explorer #exploretocreate #picoftheday #reels #memes #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #podcastforwomen #comfortzone #comfortzonechallenge #comfortzoneshakeup #stepoutofyourcomfortzone #safespace #motivation #bekindtoyourself #womenowned #womenownedpodcast #professionalbadass #staffspinning 2022-09-091h 03HodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 93: Team BuildingThis week the Sirens check out TeamBuilding.com where they play a few rounds of truth or dare to see if it makes them a stronger team. C   #SirenSoapbox #Siren #Soapbox #Divein #StayCurious #BeHappy #Diveinstaycurisousbehappy #explore #exploreeverything #exploremore #explorer #exploretocreate #picoftheday #reels #memes #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #podcastforwomen #comfortzone #comfortzonechallenge #comfortzoneshakeup #stepoutofyourcomfortzone #safespace #motivation #bekindtoyourself #womenowned #womenownedpodcast #teamwork #teambuilding 2022-09-0256 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 92: ForagingHave you ever been curious about they types of plants you can eat right out of your own yard? The Sirens were, and this week they satisfy that curiosity! Join the Sirens on their foraging adventure with expert forager and founder of the website https://feralforaging.com/, Jesse Akozbek.    #SirenSoapbox #Siren #Soapbox #Divein #StayCurious #BeHappy #Diveinstaycurisousbehappy #explore #exploreeverything #exploremore #explorer #exploretocreate #picoftheday #reels #memes #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #podcastforwomen #comfortzone #comfortzonechallenge #comfortzoneshakeup #stepoutofyourcomfortzone #safespace #motivation #bekindtoyourself #womenowned #womenownedpodcast #forage #foraging 2022-08-2659 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 91: Scavenger HuntThey say that a picture is worth a thousand words, but what if you are only trying to portray ONE word through your image? That is exactly the challenge the Sirens gave themselves in this week’s topic- a photo scavenger hunt!   How did they feel looking for each word of the day, did they experience anything that they might not have otherwise because of this experience, and were they outside their comfort zone? Tune in to find out!   #SirenSoapbox #Siren #Soapbox #Divein #StayCurious #BeHappy #Diveinstaycurisousbehappy #explore #exploreeverything #exploremore #explorer #exploretocreate #pico...2022-08-1943 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 90: Better TopicsThis week, the Sirens learned about the winner of the Central England Prestige Award for most innovative game of 2021/2022- Better Topics! According to kickstarter.com, “At its core, Better Topics is a card game that improves your relationship. By helping you create a fun, safe block of time where you don’t do anything else other than have a deep conversation with your partner. Better Topics, wants to transform that time spent together into a fun game that feels super rewarding for both of you…Better Topics was built from the ground up with relevant questions you can ask ev...2022-08-1250 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 89: Local CuisineDive in with the Sirens this week as they explore local cuisines! Learn about goetta, oxtail stew, burgoo, and more. What's your favorite local cuisine?   Challenge: Explore the cuisine in your area and tell us about it!   #SirenSoapbox #Siren #Soapbox #Divein #StayCurious #BeHappy #Diveinstaycurisousbehappy #explore #exploreeverything #exploremore #explorer #exploretocreate #picoftheday #reels #memes #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #podcastforwomen #comfortzone #comfortzonechallenge #comfortzoneshakeup #stepoutofyourcomfortzone #safespace #motivation #bekindtoyourself #womenowned #womenownedpodcast #EatLocal #localfood #local 2022-08-0553 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 88: Kula ClothDive in with the Sirens as they try the Kula Cloth - a reusable pee cloth! But Kula is so much more. Anastasia Allison, Founder and CEO of Kula Cloth, has created a way for women to connect both in person and virtually through the Kula Academy. Anastasia has some great advice about being completely true to yourself and chasing your dreams. And she also has some great advice for exploring the great outdoors.    Challenge of the Week: Take a class offered through the Kula Academy and let us know how it went! https://kulacloth.co...2022-07-291h 07HodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 87: Love Yourself MovingJoin the Sirens as they explore dancing with Krista Rowan. Krista posts very inspirational videos on her TikTok page, KickRA18, all in the hopes of inspiring people to take control of their health and learn how to advocate for themselves. Find out how dancing helped Krista take control back of her own health after being diagnosed with crippling Rheumatoid Arthiritis nearly 20 years ago.  #SirenSoapbox #DiveIn #StayCurious #BeHappy #Explore #LoveYourselfMoving 2022-07-2247 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 86: iOrganizeThis week the Sirens worked with professional organizer, Christen Fackler - owner of iOrganize. She has lots of tips and tricks for helping you get organized and even provided the challenge for our listeners this week! Dive in and explore all things organization on this week’s episode.   Challenge of the Week: Schedule time to organize. Not just cleaning, but organizing. Let us know how it goes!   #SirenSoapbox #DiveIn #StayCurious #BeHappy #diveinstaycuriousbehappy #Explore #HappyOrganizing #Organize 2022-07-1552 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 85: Living in TuneWhat does it mean to be “living in tune”? Find out this week as the Sirens dive into the book, ‘Living in Tune - 21 Questions to Activate Your Intuition and Find Your Life Purpose’ with author, Liz Roberta. Liz explains how it feels to live out of tune and explains what happens when we start to actually listen to our intuition.   www.SirenSoapbox.com   https://lizroberta.com/   #SirenSoapbox #DiveIn #StayCurious #BeHappy #diveinstaycuriousbehappy #Explore #Intuition 2022-07-0855 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 84: AloneJoin the Sirens for an epic interview with Alone contestant, Jessie Krebs. Tune in to find out what it’s like to be a professional survivalist. Jessie has some amazing stories to tell and adventures to share.    www.sirensoapbox.com   https://www.owlsskills.com/   https://www.history.com/shows/alone   Challenge of the Week: Spend 24 hours alone and let us know how it goes: #SirenSoapbox   #SirenSoapbox #DiveIn #StayCurious #BeHappy #diveinstaycuriousbehappy #Explore #Adventure #Survivalist #Survive 2022-07-011h 02HodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 83: Shore TreasuresThis week the Sirens slow down a bit as they stop to smell the roses. Learn how to experience the joy in the little things. Our guest this week, Emily Dubious, explains how she chooses to embrace the chaos in life, but takes time to enjoy the world around her - even taking time to hunt for rainbows.   Challenge of the Week: Go on a rainbow hunt for about a week and let us know how you did!   www.sirensoapbox.com   #SirenSoapbox #DiveIn #StayCurious #BeHappy #diveinstaycuriousbehappy #Explore #Cha...2022-06-2454 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 82: WatercolorsThis week, the Sirens explore watercolors with artist Kate Talcott. Listen in to find out how they liked using watercolors and how this exploration was outside of their comfort zones.   www.sirensoapbox.com   Challenge of the week: create a watercolor painting and share it with us on social media!   #SirenSoapbox #DiveIn #StayCurious #BeHappy #diveinstaycuriousbehappy #Explore #watercolors #artist 2022-06-1750 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 81: Yes.FitJoin the Sirens as they dive into a virtual race using the Yes.Fit app. Find out how this challenge was outside their comfort zones and how they adjusted to make the challenge work for each of them. Challenge of the week: sign up for and complete a virtual 5k and let us know how it goes.   #SirenSoapbox #Explore #DiveIn #StayCurious #BeHappy #diveinstaycuriousbehappy #5k #yesfit 2022-06-1047 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 80: IdiomsJoin the Sirens as they take a deep dive into the world of idioms! How many idioms do you know the origin story of? In this mystery episode, LC leads an idiom origin game and the Sirens are put to the test.    Challenge of the week: Tell us about your favorite idioms by using #SirenSoapbox on all the social medias.   #SirenSoapbox #Explore #DiveIn #StayCurious #BeHappy #diveinstaycuriousbehappy #Explore 2022-06-031h 03HodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 79: Mind Body & SoulDive in with the Sirens for their interview with positivity expert, Trey Hauser.  Challenge of the week: 3-6-9 Meditation - write down your very clear intention/manifestation 3 times in the morning, 6 times in the afternoon, and 9 times in the evening for 30 days. Tell us how it's going at #SirenSoapbox   #DiveIn #StayCurious #BeHappy #Explore #diveinstaycuriousbehappy  2022-05-2753 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 78: 16 PersonalitiesThis week the Sirens take a deeper dive into their personality types! Using the test found at 16Personalities.com, they each discovered a little more about themselves and maybe how to work better together. What is your personality type? Challenge of the Week: Take a personality test! Do the results surprise you? Tell us about it by using #SirenSoapbox on all the social medias. #SirenSoapbox #SirenSong #DiveIn #StayCurious #BeHappy #diveinstaycuriousbehappy #Explore 2022-05-201h 00HodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 77: Creative CureThis week the Sirens explored Jacob Norby's book, The Creative Cure.  Join them on this journey of self rediscovery and hear from the author about how his life has been transformed by simply following a path of joy.  Challenge of the week: Schedule 30 minutes of boredom this week. That means no TV, no cell phone, no mindlessly flipping through TikTok - just sit and be alone with yourself. Jacob tells us that a certain amount of boredom has some  surprising creative benefits. I’m going to to it this week and we want you to as well. Let u...2022-05-1352 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 76: Viking FuneralThis week the Sirens hosted their own Viking Funerals as they were inspired by Kyle Scheele's book: How to Host a Viking Funeral; A Case for Burning Your Regrets, Chasing Your Crazy Ideas, and Becoming the Person You're Meant to Be. Challenge of the Week: Host your own Viking funeral and let us know how it goes! #SirenSoapbox #DiveIn #StayCurious #BeHappy #diveinstaycuriousbehappy #vikingfuneral #explore 2022-05-0647 minHodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 75: SupplementsDive in with the Sirens as they consult with the Supplement Super Sleuth (Nancy) and the Herbal Storyteller (Tom) about some things they wanted to work on using supplements. Find out if the supplements they took worked for them and get some great advice from experts on how to pursue your own supplement journey. Challenge of the Week: Consider an alternative method for something you do or experience regularly. If it's a new supplement or medication, be sure to consult with your doctor before taking anything.  #SirenSoapbox #DiveIn #StayCurious #BeHappy #diveinstaycuriousbehappy #Explore #COTW 2022-04-291h 00HodgepodgecastHodgepodgecastSiren Soapbox Episode 74: Lekki LekkiDive in with the Sirens as they make the planet a greener place! Guest Katie Keita shares her mission to cover Senegal in trees through her organization, Lekki Lekki. How did the Sirens do with taking care of their own trees? Find out on this episode.    Challenge of the Week: Plant a tree and help it grow! Trees are so important for the environment, so what better way to help our planet? Let us know how it’s going by using the hashtag Siren Soapbox on all the social medias.   #SirenSoapbox #DiveI...2022-04-2244 min