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From X to ZAdolescence: Still ProcessingLiz and Laura process recently released "Adolescence", a British television series centering on a 13-year-old schoolboy named Jamie who is arrested.It's a timely conversation that we hope others will continue.Do you think this matters? Email us at fromxtozpod@gmail.com.2025-06-301h 16
From X to ZBook of the Month - YellowfaceDuring the month of May we read "Yellowface" by R. F. Kuang. Join us for a fun book club chat and let us know your thoughts if you read along with us.Do you think this matters?Email us at fromxtozpod@gmail.com.2025-06-0559 minFrom X to ZGuests of the Month - Tina & Rebecca PolchinskiWelcome our guests, Tina and Rebecca, as we discuss motherhood, sisterhood, and navigating different cultures. Do you think this matters? Let us know at fromxtozpod@gmail.com!2025-05-151h 02
From X to ZBook of the Month - The Secret Life of BeesDuring the month of April we read "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd. Join us for a fun book club chat and let us know your thoughts if you read along with us.Do you think this matters?Email us at fromxtozpod@gmail.com.2025-05-0853 minFrom X to ZThe Anxious GenerationLiz recently read The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. We begin to explore personal experiences with anxiety, the importance of empathy, and how different generations perceive and cope with anxiety. We highlight the significance of being seen and understood. Let us know why you think this matters, or if you think it doesn't!Email us at fromxtozpod@gmail.com.2025-04-101h 04
From X to ZBook of the Month - Women TalkingDuring the month of March we read "Women Talking" by Miriam Toews. Join us for our first book club chat! Listener discretion is advised since this book contains topics of violence against women and sexual assault, trauma, and abuse. Let us know why you think this matters, or if you think it doesn't!Email us at fromxtozpod@gmail.com.2025-04-0355 minFrom X to ZGuests of the Month - Mission Trip ExperiencesPreviously recorded, we chat with Katy & Daniel about their recent international mission trips. Let us know why you think this matters, or if you think it doesn't!Email us at fromxtozpod@gmail.com.2025-03-2747 minFrom X to ZTwo Girls & A MicrophoneWe're back from a winter hiatus and share an exciting new schedule for the podcast! Liz tries to do a Bridgerton accent and Laura forgets Reese Witherspoon's name. We talk about ways to cope with winter blues and announce our book club pick of the month!TW: We read the book description for Women Talking by Miriam Toews, which deals with themes of sexual assault, trauma, and abuse. Listener discretion is advised, as the content may be upsetting to some individuals.Let us know why you think this matters, or if you think it doesn't!2025-03-0444 min
From X to ZEpisode 4: Halloween Nostalgia & Layers of LiesTwo fun topics today - Halloween and proposals! Liz and Laura both share their engagement stories and they are very different. One story involves layers of lies and one story involves penalty flags. We end the episode with our favorite things about Halloween, so this episode does require a mug of apple cider while listening. We hope you enjoy!Let us know why you think this matters, or if you think it doesn't!Email us at fromxtozpod@gmail.com.2024-10-291h 07From X to ZEpisode 3: Fall FeelsWe get cozy this episode talking all about our favorite season - fall! Hygge, thrifting, thoughts on pumpkin spice lattes, and a possible extra toe are all discussed in this episode. Curl up with a blanket and some tea and let us know how you feel about this nostalgic season! Let us know why you think this matters, or if you think it doesn't!Email us at fromxtozpod@gmail.com.2024-10-141h 04From X to ZEpisode 2: Silent to AlphaLiz and Laura chat about where the Silent generation got their name, what it's like to have to pick which generation you belong to when you're on the cusp, and why this all might matter.Let us know why you think this matters, or if you think it doesn't! Email us at fromxtozpod@gmail.com. 2024-09-1739 minFrom X to ZEpisode 1: Birthday Boxes with The ShemwellsToday we're joined by founders of the Marco Shemwell Foundation, co-host Liz and her husband Ben. They share about their late son, Marco, the nonprofit they started in his honor, and of course - their annual Birthday Box event!2024-08-121h 01