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Sow Connected Podcast54. Our Grand FinaleThis is our Grand Finale Episode! We have consistently produced this episode for two straight years, but this is our last episode. We talk about why and what's next for both of us. We would love to stay connected, so feel free to reach out!
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Katherine = katherinerobinsonsd@gmail.com2023-01-1737 minSow Connected Podcast53. 2023: Ready or Not, Here We Come!This podcast is turning 3 today, and we start every year with this conversation because the process of intention setting is really important for anyone who seeks to build a life of purpose, joy, and community. So it's definitely something you can expect at the top of every year on this podcast! We start with our current Highs and Lows. Then we shift into Today’s Topic. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks. Finally, we close out with Facing Forward to share what we want to make true in our lives in the next two weeks as we work to...2023-01-0353 minSow Connected Podcast52. Looking Back to Look Forward: Closing Out 2022Every year at this time, we both engage in the process of reflecting on our previous year and setting intentions for the upcoming year. We purposefully split our podcast conversation into two distinct parts. The first conversation is today and it's about looking backward. Then in two weeks, we will be chatting about our thoughts for looking forward. The reason we split them up is to make sure we spend sufficient time on the reflection part. We find that our intentions are better when they are adequately connected to and grounded in what has come before.
Mentioned...2022-12-2047 minSow Connected Podcast51. Facing Death So We Can Truly LiveWe know it sounds a little bizarre to be doing a podcast about death (while many are prepping for the holidays!), but we found preparing for this episode was incredibly helpful. The inspiration came from hearing a hospice worker talk about how having a healthier relationship with death can help us live better lives. So today we spend a little time talking about our relationships with Death!
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Inspiration podcast–How to Build a Happy Life: How to Live When You’re In Pain
Honest Advent by Scott Erickson
Target kids' crafts
Sara’s Chri...2022-12-0739 minSow Connected Podcast50. Finding Our PurposeWe are fascinated with the topic of vocation—of trying to align the gifts and interests that we have with the needs of our communities and the world. Parker Palmer says that “Vocation does not come from willfulness. It comes from listening. I must listen to my life and try to understand what it is truly about – quite apart from what I would like it to be about – or my life will never represent anything real in the world, no matter how earnest my intentions.” This reminds us of the way that Maria Montessori talks about helping children find their “cosmic task...2022-11-2249 minSow Connected Podcast49. Our Ideal WeekdayToday we talk through each part of our ideal weekday and reflect on ways we might be able to live more in tune these visions. We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., enjoying Halloween, foster kittens, arriving in Bali, missing Halloween). Then we shift into Today’s Topic. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks including KidNuz and dog Halloween costumes for stuffed animals). Finally, we close out with Facing Forward to share what we want to make true in our lives in the next two weeks as we work to cultivate lives full of jo...2022-11-0841 minSow Connected Podcast48. Choosing JoyToday we are going to take time to dive into a core aspiration of Sow Connected: the idea of living a life rooted in joy. We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., traveling in Malaysia, building strong family connections, family progress, and carousal rides). Then we shift into Today's Topic. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks including trampoline sleepovers and the Spot It game). Finally, we close out with Facing Forward to share what we want to make true in our lives in the next two weeks as we work to cultivate lives full...2022-10-2546 minSow Connected Podcast47. Make New Friends (But Keep the Old)The research shows that having community and connection in our lives is one of the most important things. It’s not only connected to our physical well-being and our longevity; it’s also connected to our happiness and mental health. And yet we find that making and maintaining solid friendships is no easy task! Today we spend some time unpacking this important topic, focusing on how we make new friends as adults. We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., weekend fun, physical sluggishness, stress, and establishing priorities). Then we shift into Today’s Topic. Next we share...2022-10-1143 minSow Connected Podcast46. Falling into Winter: Being Intentional about the Upcoming SeasonsWe recognize that this time of year can get busy and hectic. So we excited to talk through ways we are trying to prioritize and streamline what matters and let of go things that are getting in the way for this season being full of joy, purpose, and community! We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., goodbye party, being outside and biking, parenting, and tenants moving out). Then we shift into Today's Topic. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (nutritional yeast and podcast episodes with Dr. Becky). Finally, we close out with Facing Forward...2022-09-2735 minSow Connected Podcast45. Writing a Soul ResumeToday Sara and I take a note from Ann Quindlen’s book A Short Guide to a Happy Life and talk about writing “soul resumes.” We discuss our processes and read aloud what we wrote. We also talk about areas of our souls that are still in process. We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., lack of sleep, a night away, Henry starting school, and making healthy food choices). Then we shift into Today’s Topic. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (StoryBird and pistachio ice cream). Finally, we close out with Facing Forward to share w...2022-09-1336 minSow Connected Podcast44. Becoming a Minimalist ParentToday Katherine and I talk about how to keep things simple as mothers in order to maximize enjoyment of our space—all while streamlining our lives. Our hope is that this conversation helps move us toward the goal of becoming more minimalistic while maintaining a sense of authenticity and practicality in our spaces. We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., a solid "catch up week", a fun craft class, what's happening in Texas, and fatigue). Then we shift into Today's Topic. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (observing the seasons from the same spot pl...2022-08-3043 minSow Connected Podcast43. A Helpful Type of Therapy: Internal Family SystemsToday, Sara and I take a deeper dive into the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model of therapy. We discuss the parts of IFS (Self, protectors, exiles) and how to work toward healing with a specific focus on how our past pain impacts our relationships with our children. We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., school advocacy, enjoying a more settled life in Hilo, and the challenges of homeschooling). Then we shift into Today’s Topic. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (“two things are true” from Dr. Becky and an ode to public libraries). Finally, w...2022-08-1647 minSow Connected Podcast42. Cultivating Curiosity: The Art and Science of Maintaining an Inquiring OutlookKatherine read a book a few years ago that talked about the power of staying curious over becoming critical. As someone who is deeply committed to lifelong learning, but also has very high standards for herself and those around her (which can sometimes lead to being judgemental), she LOVED this idea. Turns out, however, that it is harder to do that you would think! Today we talk about what this idea looks like (or could look like!) in our lives. We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., vacationing with friends, getting time away from family with friends...2022-08-0238 minSow Connected Podcast41. Handling Back to School Like a Boss: 2022Our topic today dives deep into some very big questions we have around the 2022-2023 school year as Sara prepares to home school while traveling the world and Katherine grapples with educational options for her two girls. We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e. bedtime woes, the joy of summer produce- especially peaches, the glow of well-planned trip planning, and the challenges of being together as a family all the time while traveling for an extended period). Then we shift into Today’s Topic. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (Zuri and homemade lemonade). Fi...2022-07-1840 min
Sow Connected Podcast40. Halfway to Home: Our Mid-Year Check-InOur topic today is a reflection about how we are doing toward our annual goals, since we are nearly at the halfway mark. We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e. settling into parenting, reducing stress, feeling sluggish, and worrying about the current state of our democracy). Then we shift into Today’s Topic. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (arepas from Trader Joe’s and the Feelings Wheel). Finally, we close out with Facing Forward to share what we want to make true in our lives in the next two weeks as we work to cultiv...2022-07-0540 minSow Connected Podcast39. Partnership AuditOur topic today is a conversation about the current states of our most essential relationships. We talk about what is going well and what we want to work on with our partners. We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e. end of school year chaos, vacation fun, and home repair woes). Then we shift into Today’s Topic. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (The Feel Better, Live More Podcast’s bitesize episodes and how to involve children in travel planning). Finally, we close out with Facing Forward to share what we want to make true i...2022-06-2139 minSow Connected Podcast38. Book AwardsOur topic today is a conversation about some of our favorite books. Katherine was busy getting ready for her trip to Mexico, so Anissa from Mama Goes Beyond joined us as a co-host. We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., saying goodbye to friends, launching Camp Happy Mama, and preparing for solo-parenting). Then we shift into Today’s Topic. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (using separate specific glasses for your children all summer long and the Briar Patch Road Trip Scavenger Hunt). Finally, we close out with Facing Forward to share what we wa...2022-06-0738 minSow Connected Podcast37. Life Lessons for Our ChildrenOur topic is week acknowledges that our children are in or entering the “interpretive stage” of parenting according to Galinksy’s theory. This means that they are the most open to our messages about life and our values. This period only lasts until Adolescence around age 12. We are excited to share our top ten life lessons and how we think about imparting these lessons to our children. We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., COVID, stress about the world, excitement about upcoming travel). Then we shift into Today’s Topic. Next we share a couple of Tips & T...2022-05-2442 minSow Connected Podcast36. Rest.We have talked before on the podcast about the importance of restorative rest and about how routines and rituals factor into our processes for making sure we have margin in our lives. In this episode we dig a layer deeper on how we think about rest and rejuvenation. We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., weekends away with friends, dealing with the public education system, and stress). Then we shift into Today’s Topic. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (Wizard of Paws and the Assessment of Lagging Skills and Unsolved Problems). Finally, we close...2022-05-1039 minSow Connected Podcast35. Summer Fun: What do we want to make true in the upcoming season?Today we talk about how we are thinking about envisioning and creating summer plans. In this episode, we share how we went about getting really clear about what matters to us, then how we can be proactive about making it happen but also we can be intentional about saying no to the things that don’t bring us joy. We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., planning summer trips, re-envisioning holidays, and house rental stress). Then we shift into Today’s Topic. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (WeeHoo and coupon deals). Finally, we close ou...2022-04-2634 minSow Connected Podcast34. Mindfulness Served: Being Intentional about FoodToday we talk about something that both of us really struggle with: how to have a mindful relationship with food. So if anyone is listening with hopes of hearing from people who have achieved mastery, this podcast might not be for you! But we do delve into some honest talk about how hard this is for us and why, as well as what we’ve have done to make it easier. We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., finding our groove as a family, seeing if chickens can truly do the chicken dance, long stretches of vacation...2022-04-1245 minSow Connected Podcast33. Ten Things Saving Our Lives Right NowToday we borrowed an idea from The Lazy Genius podcast and Barbara Brown Taylor to each share 10 things that are saving our lives right now. From farmer’s markets to time set aside for connecting with our children, we hope you will be delighted and inspired to notice what is helping you connect with a life of joy, purpose and community in this season. We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., beautiful, decodable readers developed by Sara and friends, peaceful seasons of parenting, and a new oven with an induction cooktop). Then we shift into Today’s To...2022-03-2930 minSow Connected Podcast32. Noticing Beauty: Taking Time to Smell the RosesToday we are talking about beauty! We don’t mean the cover of a magazine kind of beauty. We are talking about the moments that take our breath away and fill us with wonder. We are talking about the times that we notice the setting sun and are so captivated by it that we pull over our car to take in the purples and the yellows and the oranges of the sky. We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., stay-at-home-dads, soul-filling activities, what’s happening in Ukraine, and children being hurt by our absence). Then we shift into...2022-03-1540 minSow Connected Podcast31. Self-Development: How do we want to keep growing?How do I want to grow this year?” is such an important question to ask ourselves as we strive for greater purpose, joy, and community in our lives. Yet, it’s so hard—especially for those of us who have to focus a lot of our energy on taking care of other people. In this episode, we carve out a little time for ourselves to have this conversation. We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., coming out of COVID lockdown- again, banned books, a weekend conference, seeing our children struggle). Then we shift into Today’s Topic. N...2022-03-0133 minSow Connected Podcast30. Big Behaviors: What We Have Learned From ParentingIn many ways, all children go through periods of having pretty extreme or challenging emotions or behaviors. This can happen when they go through a big life change like starting school or losing a pet. Behaviors can be even more pronounced when the child has experienced trauma (like a pandemic!) or is autistic or has unique has sensory needs. We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., new healthy habits, COVID and canceled birthday parties, snow days—the good, the bad, and the ugly!). Then we shift into Today’s Topic. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tri...2022-02-1541 minSow Connected Podcast29. Vacation Fun: What do we want to make true for ourselves this year?Vacations are one of those things that can slip right off the radar until it’s too late. It can be really hard to muster up the energy, time, and—frankly—motivation to spend hours planning something that is months and months away. And COVID has made vacation planning downright impossible in a lot of ways. But if you want to be more intentional about planning vacations, this episode is for you! We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., weekends away, a personal retreat, and doubts about parenting decisions). Then we shift into Today’s Topic. Next we...2022-02-0139 minSow Connected Podcast28. Healing Childhood TraumaWe’ve talked before about how we are both on journeys to heal from attachment-related childhood trauma. In today’s episode, we are going to dig deeper and share what we have learned from our journeys. We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., home organizing, mini-retreats, conflict with spouses, and parenting difficulty). Then we shift into Today’s Topic. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (writing birthday letters to our children and heated blankets). Finally, we close out with Facing Forward to share what we want to make true in our lives in the next two...2022-01-1846 min
Sow Connected Podcast27. 2022: Ready or Not, Here We Come!Today’s topic explores our one of our favorite themes: setting goals for a new year. We share our processes, our personal goals for 2022, and what tools and approaches we are using to stay on track. We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., nourishing and relaxing Christmas holidays, a friend’s injury, and the faulty promises of our democracy). Then we shift into Today’s Topic. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (a post-holiday email to your future self and The Story Orchestra books for kids). Finally, we close out with Facing Forward to share...2022-01-0436 min
Sow Connected Podcast26. Looking Back to Look Forward: Closing out 2021Today’s topic explores our processes for reflecting on this year as we gear up for a brand new year. We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., getting foster dogs adopted, holiday crafting, and parenting challenges all around). Then we shift into Today’s Topic. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (Galveston Diet and Black Paper Party). Finally, we close out with Facing Forward to share what we want to make true in our lives in the next two weeks as we work to cultivate lives full of joy, purpose, and community.
YOU C...2021-12-2133 minSow Connected Podcast25. Handling Holiday StressToday's topic explores ways to handle holiday stress. Katherine shares how she is struggling to redefine the holidays to create traditions unique to her multicultural family. Sara offers helpful advise for planning ahead to streamline her to do list and maximize her enjoyment of the festivities. We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e. a disappointing reiki session, a weekend in Kansas City, one on one time with kids, and a Christmas countdown tradition). Then we shift into Today's Topic. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (visiting used bookstores and a Crafter's Box find). Finally...2021-12-0746 minSow Connected Podcast24. The Power of Rituals & RoutinesRemember when Annie Dillard said, "How we spend our days is how we spend our lives"? Today's topic delves into the rituals and routines that we bring into our lives in order to have more purpose, joy, and community. Katherine has powerful rituals that ground her on a daily basis. Sara tends toward routines that minimize brainpower and maximize efficiency so she can have blocks of interrupted time for creativity and expansiveness during the day. We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., backyard movie night, working on soul-aligned projects, marital conflict, and shoddy immune systems). Then...2021-11-2337 minSow Connected Podcast23. Money, Money, Money! How We Think about Our FinancesWe start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., a new 1:1 aide for Katherine’s daughter, finding times for things that are fueling, a Halloween Party, and the effects of aging). Then we shift into Today’s Topic focused on our personal finances. We share our financial goals and how they impact the decisions we make in our day-to-day lives. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (still 53 days left in 2021 and advocate for your child at school). Finally, we close out with Facing Forward to share what we want to make true in our lives in the next two...2021-11-0938 minSow Connected Podcast22. Family Mission Statements: Identifying North Stars to Guide your ParentingWe start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., looking forward to Fall activities and good weather, as well as shoulder pain and struggling to fit in time for oneself). Then we shift into Today's Topic focused on writing family mission statements or manifestos. We talk about our process for writing our family mission statements, we read our actual statements, and we share our top two parenting priorities in this stage of life as well as what we want to make true for our parenting. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (IMAX documentaries and canned pumpkin...2021-10-2645 minSow Connected Podcast21. First Comes Love, Then Comes Marriage. Then Comes the Real Work!We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., the joys of mini-vacations and day trips, seeing our kids shine through extracurricular activities, and children’s struggles at school). Then we shift into Today’s Topic focused on being intentional in our marriages. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (sugar skull kits and the an Indian YouTube Chef). Finally, we close out with Facing Forward to share what we want to make true in our lives in the next two weeks as we work to cultivate lives full of joy, purpose, and community.2021-10-1235 minSow Connected Podcast21. First Comes Love, Then Comes Marriage. Then Comes the Real Work!We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., the joys of mini-vacations and day trips, seeing our kids shine through extracurricular activities, and children’s struggles at school). Then we shift into Today’s Topic focused on being intentional in our marriages. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (sugar skull kits and the an Indian YouTube Chef). Finally, we close out with Facing Forward to share what we want to make true in our lives in the next two weeks as we work to cultivate lives full of joy, purpose, and community.2021-10-1235 minSow Connected Podcast20. Falling into Winter: Being Intentional about the Upcoming SeasonsWe start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., i.e., camping, struggling to establish exercise routines, awesome partners, and children's struggles at school). Then we shift into Today's Topic focused on heading into Fall and Winter with intention. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (camping strategies and a red cabbage pasta recipe). Finally, we close out with Facing Forward to share what we want to make true in our lives in the next two weeks as we work to cultivate lives full of joy, purpose, and community.2021-09-2834 minSow Connected Podcast19. Raising Secure, Independent ChildrenWe start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., spending the weekend with friends, processing the abortion ban in Texas, settling into the school year). Then we shift into Today’s Topic focused raising secure, independent children. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (EMDR and picking up the house together after dinner). Finally, we close out with Facing Forward to share what we want to make true in our lives in the next two weeks as we work to cultivate lives full of joy, purpose, and community.2021-09-1444 minSow Connected Podcast18. Taking Care of Ourselves and Others During Difficult TimesWe start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., positive family dynamics, good haircuts, new jobs, and children learning to ride bikes!). Then we shift into Today's Topic focused taking care of ourselves and others during difficult times. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (taking care of teachers and conversations about faith). Finally, we close out with Facing Forward to share what we want to make true in our lives in the next two weeks as we work to cultivate lives full of joy, purpose, and community.2021-08-3144 minSow Connected Podcast17. Unpacking Our WhitenessWe start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., a broken arm, the final weeks of summer, the impact of COVID of schools, a weekend away, and stomach issues). Then we shift into Today’s Topic focused on unpacking our whiteness. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (blessing teachers with pencils and toasting tortilla strips for tacos). Finally, we close out with Facing Forward to share what we want to make true in our lives in the next two weeks as we work to cultivate lives full of joy, purpose, and community.2021-08-1742 minSow Connected Podcast16. A Check-in with our 80-Year-Old SelvesWe start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., two weeks home alone, book club retreats, and COVID anxiety). Then we shift into Today's Topic focused on our long-term lifetime goals. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (TikTok shenanigans and writing schedules on antibiotic bottles). Finally, we close out with Facing Forward to share what we want to make true in our lives in the next two weeks as we work to cultivate lives full of joy, purpose, and community. 2021-08-0344 minSow Connected Podcast15. Handling Back-to-School Like a BossWe start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., getting to know new colleagues, shifting schedules, special alone time with kids, and an unexpected turn on the progress of Sara's new rental house). Then we shift into Today's Topic focused on gearing up for back to school. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (screw back earrings and sparkling water). Finally, we close out with Facing Forward to share what we want to make true in our lives in the next two weeks as we work to cultivate lives full of joy, purpose, and community.2021-07-2043 minSow Connected Podcast14. On Friendship—Deepening and Expanding Our Relationships with OthersWe start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., vacation houses, unhealthy habits, weekend trips away, and popcorn kernels up noses). Then we shift into Today's Topic focused on friendship. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (a new game and air fryers). Finally, we close out with Facing Forward to share what we want to make true in our lives in the next two weeks as we work to cultivate lives full of joy, purpose, and community.2021-07-0644 minSow Connected Podcast13. Halfway to Home: Our Mid-Year Check-inWe start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., summer vacation highlights, struggles with mindful eating, a distaste for the summer heat). Then we shift into Today's Topic focused on checking in on our annual goals. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (grocery store meals on trips and a $100 foosball table). Finally, we close out with Facing Forward to share what we want to make true in our lives in the next two weeks as we work to cultivate lives full of joy, purpose, and community.2021-06-2245 minSow Connected Podcast12. Joyful and Purposeful TravelWe start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., renovating vacation homes, playing old-school Nintendo, planning a road trip to New Mexico, our post-vaccine lives). Then we shift into Today's Topic focused on travel. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (how to beat jet lag and how to make road trip activity kits for your kids). Finally, we close out with Facing Forward to share what we want to make true in our lives in the next two weeks as we work to cultivate lives full of joy, purpose, and community.2021-06-0851 minSow Connected Podcast11. Self-Regulation: The Good, the Bad, the UglyWe start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., a new job, hard work in therapy, buying a vacation house, and performance reviews). Then we shift into Today's Topic focused on self-regulation. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (baked quesadillas and nutrition coaching). Finally, we close out with Facing Forward to share what we want to make true in our lives in the next two weeks as we work to cultivate lives full of joy, purpose, and community.2021-05-2546 minSow Connected Podcast10. The Practice of Deep ListeningWe start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., sleep over date night, imminent end of the school year, the emotional difficulty of Mothers' Day, and loads of stress). Then we shift into Today's Topic focused on the practice of deep listening. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (like using online interior design companies and touchstones for deep listening). Finally, we close out with Facing Forward to share what we want to make true in our lives in the next two weeks as we work to cultivate lives full of joy, purpose, and community.2021-05-1143 minSow Connected Podcast9. Reflecting on COVIDWe start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e. feeling good, in our bodies and in our lives and the juxtaposition between our joy and the suffering of others). Then we shift into Today's Topic focused on living through a pandemic. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (like using a FitBit to track your sleep and activity and adding frozen cauliflower to smoothies). Finally, we close out with Facing Forward to share what we want to make true in our lives in the next two weeks as we work to cultivate lives full of joy, purpose...2021-04-2752 minSow Connected Podcast8. Learning from the Natural WorldWe start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., finally reaching a 10 in life, finishing big projects, anti-trans legislation in Arkansas, and disturbing insights into the Conservative agenda). Then we shift into Today's Topic focused on learning from the natural world. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (like chocolate coconut spread and mini-trampolines). Finally, we close out with Facing Forward to share what we want to make true in our lives in the next two weeks as we work to cultivate lives full of joy, purpose, and community.2021-04-1356 minSow Connected Podcast7. On WellnessWe start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., a weekend away, daylight savings time, hope at the end of the COVID current tunnel). Then we shift into Today’s Topic focused our our understanding of wellness. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (like recommendations for biking with children and suggestions for enjoying activities with your children in your city before they are too old). Finally, we close out with Facing Forward to share what we want to make true in our lives in the next two weeks as we work to cultivate lives full of jo...2021-03-3047 minSow Connected Podcast6. Stuff that Matters: Creating an Environment that Feels Like HomeWe start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., getting ready for Spring gardening, Hawaii trip planning, and plumbing problems). Then we shift into Today's Topic focused our physical environments. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (like throat spray for preventing infection and recommendations for gardening with children). Finally, we close out with Facing Forward to share what we want to make true in our lives in the next two weeks as we work to cultivate lives full of joy, purpose, and community.
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S...2021-01-1946 minSow Connected Podcast1: 2021, Ready or Not, Here We ComeWe start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., first snow of the season, vacations, no vacation, and marital tension). Then we shift into Today's Topic to reflect on 2020, share our intention-setting processes, and look ahead to the new year. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (like how to revamp your art area and a fun retro game). Finally, we close out with Facing Forward to share what we want to make true in our lives in the next two weeks as we work to cultivate lives full of joy, purpose, and community. You can find...2021-01-0548 min