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in the meadowreflections on turning 29Join me in the meadow today for an update on my health and reflections on turning 29! Taurus's rise up, may flowers are blooming, and I'm off for another trip around the sun. After a few reflective weeks I've thought about what I learned most this past year when it comes to being my most authentic self. I'm sharing how I get through hard times, and how I'm going to find my new normal amid health uncertainty in this next year of being 29. So hop in your cozies and let's catch up on what's been going on in the meadow!2025-05-0444 minin the meadowgetting out of a rutJoin me in the meadow today for my plan on how to get out of a rut! It isn't always as simple as cleaning and moving your body. I'm sharing my tips big and small to treat yourself with compassion and pull yourself out of a funk! From Wes Anderson inspired morning playlists, to getting offline and taking space to be creative again. Make yourself a soul-stirring cup of tea and let's cozy on up for all things onward and upward!New episodes every Sunday at 7AM EST!Contact: vicinthemeadow@gmail.com2025-04-2738 minin the meadowhobbies for busy daysJoin me in the meadow today as I share how I balance hobbies when life gets busy. I curated a cozy hobby menu with ideas of hobbies to start your day, to fill your lunch break, and wind down the day with. Whether you have 5 minutes or an hour I've got some creative ideas for you! In a world that wants us to find identity in work and the wheel of capitalism, hobbies are the resistance. So let's cozy on up and get lost in some hobbies!New episodes every Sunday at 7AM EST2025-04-2037 minin the meadowself care for hard daysJoin me in the meadow today for my small actionable acts of self care for hard days. I'm sharing how I make bed nests for days spent horizontal, my comfort movies, and how we can all be kinder to ourselves. Whether it's a rough mental health day, under the weather in bed, or just feeling the weight of the world, we are needing self care more than ever. Make yourself your most favourite cup of tea, and let's cozy on up for a self care special.New episode every Sunday at 7AM EST...2025-04-1336 minin the meadowweekly report: what i'm loving latelyJoin me in the meadow today for my weekly report on what I'm reading, eating, playing, obsessing, recommending and treating myself to lately! From tea trays, to cozy fantasy reads and cinnamon raisin bread I'm sharing all things comfy and cozy that I've been loving. Brew yourself a warm cup of tea and let's cozy on up to talk about what I'm loving so far in spring :-)PS. can you tell I'm all about being cozy? New episodes every Sunday at 7AM EST!Contact: vicinthemeadow@gmail.com...2025-04-0645 minin the meadowmy guide to a spring reset!Join me in the meadow today for my guide to a balanced spring reset! Spring is the perfect time to come out of our winter cocoons and find mental clarity and a refreshed space. I'm sharing my steps to a digital declutter, mental declutter, and a room by room spring cleaning in my home! I'm all about a realistic reset that doesn't overwhelm and hope we can all move into spring feeling refreshed and renewed! So brew yourself your favourite cup of tea and let's cozy on in for a spring reset!New episodes every Sunday...2025-03-3052 minin the meadowhow i add whimsy into every day!Join me in the meadow today as I share how I add whimsy into everyday life! In a world where it's easy to go through the motions it's nice to add magic to the mundane. From french dinner music while cooking to leaving notes in books for the next reader and making everyday a special occasion we are covering it all! So brew yourself your most favourite mug of tea and let's cozy on up for a very whimsical episode!My P.O. Box Address:PO Box 9009London RPO White Oaks, ON...2025-03-2346 minin the meadowthings i no longer buyJoin me in the meadow today as I share things that I no longer buy in day to day life! I've taken the time to reconsider areas where I can slow down the wheel of consumerism and want to share with you all. From growing out my natural hair colour, to dryer balls and whisks, we're going over it all! Brew yourself a mug of tea, and let's cozy on in for a catch up on sustainable consumption!New episodes every Sunday at 7AM EST!Contact: vicinthemeadow@gmail.comIG...2025-03-1644 minin the meadowa cozy girls guide to springJoin me in the meadow today for my guide to having a spring of whimsy and wonder! I'm sharing how you can start welcoming spring into everyday life from eating seasonally, to spring flicks and tea parties. So brew a cup of tea, put on your cozies and let's talk about how to have the ultimate beatrix potter spring!New episodes every Sunday at 7am EST!Contact: vicinthemeadow@gmail.comIG/TT: @vicinthemeadow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-0941 minin the meadowcurrent ins + outs!Join me in the meadow today for a current state of the union on my ins and outs! This spring we are welcoming in cozy days, self compassion and little free libraries. Out are e-mails after hours, negative self talk and uncomfy clothes! So brew yourself a cup of tea, and let's settle on in for a reminder of what we need more of in our days, and what we can say goodbye to!New episodes every Sunday at 7AM ESTContact: vicinthemeadow@gmail.comIG/TikTok: @vicinthemeadow...2025-03-0252 minin the meadowthe importance of platonic loveJoin me in the meadow today for my thoughts on de-centering romantic relationships in life and placing importance on platonic love! Nurturing friendships becomes so much more important to me with each passing year and today I want to talk about why and the ways you can do this too. In a world of celebrating marriages and milestones, let's find the joy in book clubs, tea with a friend, and finding wins in everyday life. So grab a tea and let's cozy on up for a chat about good friends and love!New episodes every Sunday...2025-02-2335 minin the meadowmy favourite cozy hobbies!Join me in the meadow today for all things cozy hobbies! From homemade cards, to birding, and my favourite cozy games, I'm sharing it all. In a bustling world, it's so important to ground yourself and take time for you. Showing up with a knitting project, a cozy book, or to bake bread on a sunday morning IS the resistance. So brew a cup of tea, and let's yap all things cozy hobbies!New episodes every Sunday at 7AM EST!Contact: vicinthemeadow@gmail.comIG/TikTok: @vicinthemeadow Hosted on...2025-02-1649 minin the meadowlittle luxuriesJoin me in the meadow today as I share some of my favourite little luxuries to make everyones days a bit brighter! From putting your socks on the radiator while you shower to seeing a stranger reading your favourite book, we're covering little joys big and small. So brew a cozy cup of tea, and let's settle on in to find the rainbow in these gloomy days!New episodes every Sunday at 7 AM EST!Contact: vicinthemeadow@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-0938 minin the meadowredefining reading: removing my reading goalsJoin me in the meadow today for a very cozy bookish episode! Today I'm sharing about how I'm finding creativity in reading again by removing my goodreads reading goal, not taking book recs, and not checking reviews. Reading has been a lifelong near and dear to my heart hobby and I'm so happy to take you all along this next chapter of reading with me. So brew yourself a cup of tea, and let's hangout and talk all things books!New episodes every Sunday at 7AM EST.Contact: vicinthemeadow@gmail.com...2025-02-0239 minin the meadowcurating a mindful wardrobeJoin me in the meadow today for my advice on creating a mindful capsule wardrobe. I'm covering everything from the most intentional ways to declutter, finding your style, and how many knits we really need. Let's ward of the urge of consumerism together and love what we have! So brew your cup of tea, and let's cozy on up for an hour of slow, sustainable, yappin!New episodes every Sunday at 7AM ESTContact: vicinthemeadow@gmail.comIG/TikTok: @vicinthemeadow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...2025-01-2651 minin the meadowde-influencing you on trendsJoin me in the meadow today as I de-influence you on things! In a world of being inundated with 'must-have's' and hauls, let's normalize a normal life. You don't need the latest kindle, it's okay to not be a homeowner, and you surely do not need another summer fridays lip balm! So cozy on up and let's spend the hour together unpacking the latest trends.New episodes every Sunday at 7am ESTContact: vicinthemeadow@gmail.comIG/TikTok: @vicinthemeadow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-1956 minin the meadowlife lately: kitchen fires and mental health talkJoin me in the meadow today for a little life update on how my 2025 is going so far. I started January 1st off with my breakfast catching on fire and leading to an all day fire extinguisher clean up! I'm sharing about where my health and mental wellbeing is at, and how I'm moving forward. This isn't your usual in the meadow episode, but I hope it'll give you all some insight on why it isn't. Grab a warm cup of tea, and let's cozy up for an oversharing update!New episodes every Sunday at 7AM...2025-01-1239 minin the meadowproject pan: use what you haveJoin me in the meadow today for my experience and advice on completing a project pan. This trend has retaken the online space by storm and is all about using what you have before buying anything new! I'm sharing all about realistic consumption, how to appreciate what you have and make a simplistic routine. So grab your coziest jammies, a cup of tea and let's dive on in.New episodes every Sunday at 7AM EST!Contact: vicinthemeadow@gmail.comIG/TikTok: @vicinthemeadow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...2025-01-0538 minin the meadowmy low buy year recapJoin me in the meadow today for a review and recap of my 2024 low buy year! Last January I set out to complete a low buy year of no new (or thrifted) clothes, limitations on seasonal decor, and no new skincare or hair products. Today I'm sharing all the things that did work, and most importantly all the things that didn't. If you're curious about trying a low buy year or just wanting to be more mindful about consumerism this is the episode for you. So grab a cozy cup of tea and let's settle in for the hour...2024-12-2951 minin the meadowthe christmas specialJoin me in the meadow today for the annual christmas special! I'm sharing what my festive plans are this holiday season from what vlogmas I'm watching, to what I'll be baking and making! So make yourself a cup of hot cocoa, your comfiest blankie and let's settle in for our christmas catch up!New episodes every Sunday at 7AM ESTContact: vicinthemeadow@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-2240 minin the meadowwinter mood boosters!Join me in the meadow today for my winter mood boosters! Whether you're looking for a way to make the most of your cold weekends, or finding small joys in the dark evenings, we're covering it all. From being a tourist in your own city, to puzzles by candlelight. Grab your coziest sweater, a warm cup of tea, and let's catch up for the hour!New episodes every Sunday at 7AM EST!Contact: vicinthemeadow@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-1548 minin the meadowholiday advice sesh!Join me in the meadow for a holiday advice sesh! I took your listener questions and am unpacking all the big feelings today. From reconnecting with christmas as an adult, to overspending and the holidays, and my favourite cozy meals! Grab a big cuppa tea and let's cozy on up for an hour of holiday yappin!New episodes every Sunday at 7AM EST!Contact: vicinthemeadow@gmail.comIG/TikTok: @vicinthemeadow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-0846 minin the meadowa guide to thriftmasJoin me in the meadow today for my guide to having the perfect thriftmas! I'm talking about baked goods, home-made and thrifted personalized gifts. The holidays can be thrifty and laid back if you let them be. Grab a toasty cup of tea, and cozy on up for an hour of frugal and sustainable christmas talk!New episodes every Sunday at 7AM EST!Contact: vicinthemeadow@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-0149 minin the meadowmy holiday bucketlist!Join me in the meadow today for my christmas bucketlist! It's one of my favourite episodes of the year where I talk about all the festivities I'm getting up to this winter and holiday season. From snow-shoeing on the beach, to holiday baking and pinecone bird feeders, we're covering it all. Grab your peppermint mocha, coziest knit sweater, and settle in to make your own holiday bucketlist too!New episodes every Sunday morning at 7AM EST!Contact: vicinthemeadow@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-2446 minin the meadowwhy i choose a simple lifeJoin me in the meadow today for my story on why I chose a slow and simple life. I'm sharing about how I left hustle culture behind, found self identity, and how you can slow down in your life too. In the busy wheel of capitalism, you can be the resistance by simply slowing down. So grab a heartwarming cup of tea and cozy on up with me for a talk on slow living.New episodes of In The Meadow podcast every Sunday at 7AM EST!Contact: vicinthemeadow@gmail.com Hosted...2024-11-1743 minin the meadowfrugal self careJoin me in the meadow today for my guide to frugal self care! I'm talking low-cost to no-cost ways we can show up for ourselves, demonstrate self care and self love. From clean linens, to building a thrift self-care basket, and curling up with a book. Grab a heartwarming cup of tea, your coziest blanket, and settle on in for a frugal self care chat.New episodes every Sunday at 7AM EST!Partnerships: vicinthemeadow@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-1035 minin the meadowmy dopamine menuJoin me in the meadow today for my dopamine menu! I've curated a list of no to low cost small things that can bring you slivers of joy when you need it. I find keeping a dopamine list in your phone can help you achieve small, actionable steps when hard days come. Avoid emotional spending and practice self love all at once! Grab a warm cup of tea and cozy on up for my personal dopamine list of small joys in life.New episodes every Sunday at 7am EST!Contact: vicinthemeadow@gmail.com2024-11-0338 minin the meadowthe halloween specialJoin me in the meadow today for our annual halloween special! Today I'm talking all about how I'm spending a cozy nostalgic halloween week. From halloweentown, to graveyard dirt cup baking, and spooky crafts! Grab a cup of tea and comfy on up for a festive episode.New episodes every Sunday at 7AM EST!Contact: vicinthemeadow@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-2736 minin the meadowa practical guide to preparednessJoin me in the meadow today for my everyday guide to preparedness! I love being the most prepared person in every room. You need a tums? I got you. Immodium? Say less! Powers out? I have 5 flashlights, we're good. Today I'm taking you through what's in my everyday bag, my car emergency kit, my go-bag and general preparedness tips around the home! This all comes from a place of empowerment for anything from a snowstorm, to power outages, and whatever else this whacky world throws at us. Grab a cozy cup of tea, and let's get yapping!2024-10-2048 minin the meadowadvice sesh!Join me in the meadow today for an advice sesh answering your questions! I took to instagram to hear what you wanted advice on and am giving you my thoughts as a 20-something figuring it out in this world too. We're talking about everything from finding alone time living with a partner, to feeling lost in careers, and financially stuck! Grab a cup of tea, and cozy on up for an hour with me!New episodes every Sunday at 7am ESTContact/Partnerships: vicinthemeadow@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast...2024-10-1349 minin the meadowwhy we need hobbies more than everJoin me in the meadow today for a deep dive on why the world needs hobbies more than ever before. I'm explaining what third spaces are, why we need them, and how to find them! From cultivating community, to ideas of cozy hobbies, we're talking about it all. So grab a heartwarming cup of tea, a cozy blanket, and settle on in for another chat with me!New episodes every Sunday at 7am EST!Contact: vicinthemeadow@gmail.comIG/TikTok: @vicinthemeadow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...2024-10-0631 minin the meadowfall favourites + niagara recapJoin me in the meadow today for a recap of my gilmore girls inspired weekend in niagara on the lake as well as my fall favourites so far! I am sharing the heartwarming, the uncomfortable, and the coziness from our night away. And if you need some autumn inspo on festive snack plates, cozy books, and things to do, this is the episode for you! Grab a warm cup of tea, a fuzzy blanket and comfy on up for an hour with me.New episodes every Sunday at 7AM EST!Contact: vicinthemeadow@gmail...2024-09-2947 minin the meadowthe perfect gilmore girls weekendJoin me in the meadow today for my autumnal gilmore girls inspired weekend recommendations! I'm walking you through a very rory and lorelai inspired weekend of fall meals and activities. Even if you don't watch gilmore girls, this stars hollow feeling itinerary will have you feeling the festive fall spirit! So grab a lorelai sized cup of coffee, a toasted danish, cozy up and take notes!My fall Luke's Diner playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1x275HytW3YVw3O6MmSxlZ?si=9f0050188dd64e13New episodes every Sunday at 7AM EST!2024-09-2233 minin the meadowliving with less + mindful consumerismJoin me in the meadow today for an episode all about learning to live with less. I take you through my journey of cutting my working hours in half, and how I'm making less, but am happier than ever! We're talking tips on reducing outgoing money, to the mindset shift of valuing time over 'things'. Grab a heartwarming cup of tea and cozy on up for another episode of in the meadow :-)New episodes every Sunday at 7AM ESTContact: vicinthemeadow@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...2024-09-1539 minin the meadowmy fall tbr: festive book recommendations!Join me in the meadow today for my fall tbr reading list! Today you'll hear all about cozy fantasy books, small town autumnal mysteries, and some eerie and spookier picks too. Whether you're a seasoned reader or not, I'll get you convinced to dip your toes into some festive reads this fall. Grab a heartwarming cup of tea and cozy up with me for an hour of book talk.Books Mentioned on my TBR:The Spellshop by Sarah Beth DurstDeath by Hot Apple Cider by Alex EricksonGourd to...2024-09-0851 minin the meadowmy autumn bucket listJoin me in the meadow today for the start of the 'ber' month episodes with my 2024 fall bucket list. This years foucs is on no cost and low cost activities of ways to welcome in the fall season. From fall crafts, to my autumn movie list and picnics, we're covering all things september and octoberish! So grab a cozy blanket, a pumpkin spice tea, and let's talk fall friends!My Fall Playlist (Luke's Diner): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1x275HytW3YVw3O6MmSxlZ?si=2d484ea402c849d0New episodes every Sunday...2024-09-0144 minin the meadowthe turn of the seasonsJoin me in the meadow today for an episode journeying through what I'm doing during the transition of late summer to fall! From autumn pinterest boards, to decluttering and penciling fall festivals into the planner we're covering it all! Next week we start the 'ber' month episodes and kick off with my fall bucket list!So grab a cozy blanket and cup of tea, and settle on in with me.New episodes every Sunday at 7AM ESTContact: vicinthemeadow@gmail.comIG/TikTok: @vicinthemeadow Hosted on Acast...2024-08-2529 minin the meadowq+a: romanticizing life, cozy creators, and self soothingJoin me in the meadow today for a q+a from y'all on Instagram! Today I'm talking about self soothing anxiety, getting out of depressive seasons of life, elote dip recipes and of course my bird friends. Grab a cup of tea and cozy on up for another episode with me.New episodes every Sunday at 7AM ESTContact: vicinthemeadow@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-08-1832 minin the meadowmaintaining + repairing our things!Join me in the meadow today for a talk on turning back to taking care and repairing what we already have instead of feeding into the wheel of consumerism. Don't get me wrong, there is no winning under capitalism, we can only do what we can do! By taking steps to maintain what we have, we can avoid the growing cycle of throwing out/replacing our 'stuff'. These are some of the things I do in my home to ensure my books, clothes, and 'things' will last as long as they possibly can! Oh... and a very wild hawk...2024-08-1141 minin the meadowunderconsumption trends + olympic talkJoin me in the meadow today for my take and debrief on the first week of the olympics and a discussion of the current "underconsumption-core" trend happening on tiktok. Today, I will be your personal Snoop Dogg and bring you my thoughts on everything from the muffin man, to our pommel horse specialist and ilona maher. I am locked IN! And we'll round out with the nuance around underconsumption as a trend and why it's ultimately a good thing. Grab a cuppa and cozy in for a chatty episode!New episodes every Sunday at 7am EST2024-08-0440 minin the meadowhow choices change the trajectory of our livesJoin me in the meadow today for a very personal talk on how my life choices have majorly changed the trajectory of my life. From dropping out of university, to choosing sobriety, and leaving unhealthy relationships. It's easy to circle around choices we've made that have affected us negatively but today is all about focusing on the positive outcomes of choice and giving ourselves more compassion. So grab a cup of tea and cozy up for a chat with me!New episodes every Sunday at 7am ESTContact: vicinthemeadow@gmail.com...2024-07-2843 minin the meadowlife is chaotic: a week in reviewJoin me in the meadow today for a catch up on a very up and down week in my life. From new life to losing loved ones, navigating grief, and jinxing myself into burnout. Think facetime catching up with your bestie! Grab a cozy cup of tea and join me for a little stream of conciousness.New episodes every Sunday at 7AM ESTContact: vicinthemeadow@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-2130 minin the meadowhow i avoid burnoutJoin me in the meadow today for a life update + layout of how i avoid burnout. I'm talking about the various different types of rest we need in order to find balance, tips for avoiding burnout in the workplace, and undoing people pleaser tendencies! Grab a cup of tea, and cozy up for a longer episode with me.New episodes every Sunday at 7am EST!Contact: vicinthemeadow@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-1454 minin the meadowmy budgeting tips + financial transparencyJoin me in the meadow today for a breakdown of my budget! from incoming to outgoing money, my budget template and tips, were talking all things money. in this day and age of oversharing our lives online, financial transparency is more important than ever to keep our realities in check. so grab a cup of tea, settle in and let's break down my budgeting as a self employed 28 year old!New episodes every Sunday 7AM ESTContact: vicinthemeadow@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...2024-07-0748 minin the meadowlife update: what i'm doing, reading, and loving!join me in the meadow today for a yappy catch up! it's been a busy week and i'm catching you up on how i'm doing, what i'm reading, watching, enjoying and what i'm looking forward to. sometimes we all just need a little face time vent and catch up! new episodes every sunday at 7AM ESTcontact: vicinthemeadow@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-3031 minin the meadowhow i stopped comparing my life to othersJoin me in the meadow today as I talk about feeling behind in my 20s, and how I switched the narrative. Comparison is truly the thief of joy, and in this age of social media we are constantly comparing ourselves to others. Today I'm talking about the ways I've worked toward finding more joy in what i HAVE achieved and how you can too! Grab a cozy tea and curl up for this weeks episode.New episodes every Sunday at 7am ESTContact: vicinthemeadow@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast...2024-06-2332 minin the meadownavigating my fear of deathJoin me in the meadow today as I unpack my fear of death/dying and how I've got to a better place with it. With age comes more loss. We learn to endure and survive more trauma year after year. Today I'm talking all about the steps I've taken to be more at peace with the concept of death; from natural green burial pinterest boards, to caitlin doughty books, and talking to loved ones about their dying wishes. Grab a cup of iced tea, and cozy on up for a positive chat about death.Resources Mentioned:2024-06-1632 minin the meadowthe summer bucketlistJoin me in the meadow today as I share my summer bucketlist! I have so much fun doing these for every season and find they help me live a more intentional and present life. Grab an iced tea, cozy up and let's talk about what I'm hoping to do this summer from garage sailing, to backyard lunch break picnics, and seaglass scouring the beaches. You're never too old to make summer special and that's what this is all about!New episodes every Sunday morning at 7am est :)Partnerships/Contact: vicinthemeadow@gmail.com2024-06-0931 minin the meadowleaving social media + digital minimalismJoin me in the meadow today as I update you on getting close to remission with my ocd, changes to my lifestyle to keep my mental health on track, and a dive into how minimizing social media accounts has changed my life for the better! We live in a world where we're consuming other peoples highlight reels online at a rate that's not sustainable for our self image, wellbeing or bank accounts. I'll share how I've made changes through time to reduce time spent on these apps and how I'm moving forward. Grab a cup of tea and a...2024-06-0231 minin the meadowspilling the influencer teaJoin me in the meadow today as I share the ins and outs of being a content creator that we all want to know but don't know how to find out. I talk about my own journey and past with brand partnerships, coming up with rates, and why I will never make this my full time job. I'm spilling the tea on the questionable morality of some popular brand partnerships, how management works, and diving into why these influencers can become so out of touch with reality.New episodes every Sunday morning at 7am EST!2024-05-2641 minin the meadowwhy do we isolate ourselves during hard times?Join me in the meadow today as I dissect the common thread we all seem to share of pushing away support when things get hard. Asking for help is vulnerable and hard! Today I'm sharing my journey on how I've learned to lean on my community through the past year and become a better person because of it.New episodes every Sunday at 7AM ESTContact/Partnerships: vicinthemeadow@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-1930 minin the meadowweekly report: what i'm reading, treating, and recommending!Join me in the meadow today for the weekly report: what I'm reading, eating, playing, obsessing,, recommending, and treating myself to! I thought this was a fun trend over on tiktok, and wanted to give my take on it as a creator who doesn't partake in much consumerism. Let's catch up on my birthday and talk my recommendations for y'all that are all experiential and free! :-)New episodes every Sunday morning 7AM ESTContact/Partnerships: vicinthemeadow@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-1244 minin the meadowturning 28: reflections on the last yearJoin me in the meadow for another birthday episode as I turn 28! This week I'm sharing my journal reflections from the past year of being 27. Last year we did the 27 lessons at 27 episode, but this year I was so rocked by grief and life changes that we're just cruising this ep and having a stream of consciousness of where I've been at. Thank you for all the love and connections always, I'm so excited for another year of cozy podcasting with you all :-)New episodes every Sunday morning at 7AM ESTContact...2024-05-0529 minin the meadowq+a: dating with chronic illness, making friends, and tattoo stories!Join me in the meadow today for a little q&a from y'all! We're talking about everything from dating with chronic illness, how to talk to a partner about your mental health, my silliest and most meaningful tattoos, and the struggle of making friends as an adult. Grab a cup of tea and a cozy blanket and let's dive in!New episodes every Sunday morning at 7AM ESTContact/Partnerships: vicinthemeadow@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-2843 minin the meadowthings i don't spend money onJoin me in the meadow today as I discuss things I don't spend money on as a late 20s gal living in this wild world! I've been deconstructing my relationship with consumerism and capitalism over the past few years, and with that my spending habits have greatly shifted. So grab a cup of tea and a cozy blanket and let's catch up on how I'm spending my money (or rather... not)!New episodes every Sunday morning at 7AM ESTContact/Partnerships: vicinthemeadow@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...2024-04-2137 minin the meadownurturing your inner childJoin me in the meadow today as we unpack this whirlwind week of the solar eclipse, my ocd spirals, and how i tend to and nurture my inner child. There's nothing quite like revisiting and finding childlike wonder as an adult, and I think it's something we could all use a whole lot more of. From validating your feelings, to land before time vhs's, and making a big deal out of birthdays! Cozy up with a cup of tea, and join me for a chat about life in my 20s.New episodes every Sunday morning at 7...2024-04-1438 minin the meadowmy relationship with consumerism, bob ross, and current thoughtsJoin me in the meadow today for another stream of consciousness episode! Today I'm updating you on how my relationship with consumerism is going with my low buy year (and if I'm going to continue it), talking about tips to tackle a TBR pile of books, and big feelings about bob ross (...yep). I'm a bit overstimulated and off the rails, but grab a cup of tea, a cozy blanket, and settle in for another episode unpacking life in my 20s.New episodes every Sunday morning at 7AM EST!For partnerships contact: vicinthemeadow...2024-04-0734 minin the meadowlet's catch up: more tattoos, turning 28, and losing friendshipsJoin me in the meadow today for a stream of consciousness to catch up on my life! With my 28th birthday slowly approaching I've been mulling over the morality of aging, being at such different places in life as your friends, and navigating those weird ebbs and flows of friendship. This and many other thoughts in this whacky world as a 20 something gal.New episodes every Sunday morning at 7AM ESTPartnerships/enquiries: vicinthemeadow@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-3134 minin the meadowSpring Cleaning: Digital DeclutterJoin me in the meadow today as I start my spring cleaning series and take you through my steps to doing a digital declutter of your phone. We all spend far too much time living in our online world, and I like to do these tips seasonally to ground myself, limit mindless scrolling, and get back to the real world. From cleaning up your social media apps, to organizing your photos, and getting rid of all those pesky notifications, we are getting it DONE!Join me every Sunday morning at 7am EST for new episodes of...2024-03-2432 minin the meadowPlanned ObsolescenceJoin me in the meadow today as we unpack planned obsolescence and how these companies are designing poorly made products, designed to break. I'm sharing my three steps to resistance of repairing, maintaining and buying with intention to avoid falling prey to this tactic! Grab a cup of tea, a warm blanket, and cozy up for a bit :)Join me every Sunday morning at 7am EST for more episodes of the in the meadow podcast where I talk about slow living, frugal living, sustainability, my low buy year, and my general thoughts and rambles as a...2024-03-1737 minin the meadowThe Toxic Side of the Wellness CommunityJoin me in the meadow today as I journey through the toxic side of the wellness community! From how I fell into an essential oil MLM, to predatory wellness creators, and my thoughts about the almond queen herself Gwenyth Paltorw! Grab a cup of tea, cozy up and take a deep breath with me before we venture into this weird deep dive.New episodes every Sunday morning at 7AM EST!Contact: vicinthemeadow@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-1044 minin the meadowSelf Help Books are CancelledSelf help books are cancelled! Join me in the meadow today as I unpack how self help books poke holes of insecurity at you to have you feeling you need to uplevel and be more 'productive'. This hustle culture is toxic, leaves no room for no nuance, and ultimately benefits the author financially more than it does mentally for you.New episodes every Sunday morning at 7AM ESTEmails/Partnerships: vicinthemeadow@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-0331 minin the meadowChronic Illness and CapitalismJoin me in the meadow today as I journey through how the system is so broken for people with chronic illness. I dive into my autoimmune condition, the blessing of being self employed, and advocating for change in the 9-5 capitalism world for my fellow spoonie friends.New episodes every Sunday morning at 7AM EST!For partnerships and rates e-mail: vicinthemeadow@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-2527 minin the meadowGratitude, Small Towns, and Aging ParentsJoin me in the meadow today as I catch you up on my life and share the recent developments of my parents getting older, thinking about moving back to my small hometown, and practicing gratitude! New episodes every Sunday morning at 7AM ESTPartnerships: vicinthemeadow@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-1836 minin the meadowThese Are A Few of My Favourite ThingsJoin me in the meadow today as I share some of my favourite things lately! From bedtime snack plates, to knitting and reexploring my teenage favourite tv shows. Grab a cup of tea, a cozy blanket and hangout!New episodes every Sunday at 7AM ESTPartnerships: vicinthemeadow@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-1141 minin the meadowMy OCD JourneyJoin me in the meadow today as I share my OCD story. This past autumn my doctor and I had a breakthrough that we've been approaching my mental health struggles with emetophobia and 'anxiety' wrong this whole time. He suggested this might actually be OCD, and that ERP therapy can be really beneficial to manage it. I've been in weekly ERP therapy for OCD since October now and my world has changed. This episode aims to help you understand how I found my diagnosis, how I found a therapist, what therapy has looked like in detail for me, and...2024-02-0456 minin the meadowContentment is the Enemy of CapitalismJoin me in the meadow today as I unpack the sentiment that contentment is the enemy of capitalism. Grab a mug of tea, a cozy blanket, and let's deconstruct the system and talk about finding joy in the abundance of what you already have. Unlearn, relearn, and rewrite your relationship with consumerism.New episodes every Sunday at 7AM ESTPartnerships/Contact: vicinthemeadow@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-2841 minin the meadowFriendship Breakups, Great Blue Herons, and Baked GoodsJoin me in the meadow today as I answer questions from you lovely folks! From how to set boundaries with family, to how I like to celebrate my birthday, and how I met my partner. This felt like a much needed update and catch up, so grab a cozy cup of tea, and join me for the hour!New episodes every Sunday at 7AM ESTContact: vicinthemeadow@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-2157 minin the meadowStarting a Low Buy YearJoin me in the meadow today for the start of my journey on a low buy year. I'm walking through why I'm setting out to do this, my guidelines and exceptions, and tips if you also want to try a low buy year (or even just a mindful spending year)! New episodes every Sunday at 7am EST :-)Partnerships/Enquiries: vicinthemeadow@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-0747 minin the meadowWhy I Don't Do New Years ResolutionsJoin me in the meadow today for a reflection on my year, and a dissection of why I don't do new years resolutions and how the system preys upon people this time of year. Oh... and a tangent on my current fixation with world cruise tiktok. Happy new years sweet friends!New episodes every Sunday morning at 7am ESTContact/Partnerships: vicinthemeadow@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-3129 minin the meadowTwas The Night Before ChristmasJoin me in the meadow today for the Christmas special! A wee update on where I've been and how I'm spending the holidays myself. It can be a funky time for a lot of us but here's to feeling all the feels and making the best of it!New episodes every Sunday at 7am ESTFor inquiries/partnerships: vicinthemeadow@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-2429 minin the meadowA Frugal Girl WinterJoin me in the meadow today for a catch up + reflection of how the indoor months try to force us into spending more than we need to. I'm sharing things I'm doing + how to mindset shift to avoid focusing social gatherings on spending (going out for dinners, drinks, shopping) and refocusing on quality time. From attending free music showcases, to bundling up for a winter beach walk, there's plenty to do without succumbing to capitalism and consumption!New episodes every Sunday morning at 7am EST.Partnerships contact vicinthemeadow@gmail.com Hosted...2023-12-1754 minin the meadowGrief and The HolidaysJoin me in the meadow today as I unpack my plan for navigating grief and the holidays. It's my first Christmas without my soul dog, Boo, and I'm feeling the weight of the loss hard. For anyone going through it, or looking to support loved ones experiencing grief this holiday season, I hope this helps a tiny bit.New episodes every Sunday morning at 7am EST!Inquiries/Partnerships: vicinthemeadow@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-1033 minin the meadowAvoiding Holiday OverconsumptionJoin me in the meadow today as we talk mindfulness about overconsumption this holiday season. I'm diving into how to avoid overconsumption when giving gifts, receiving gifts, and the ever-tempting seasonal decor push to consume, consume, consume! Join me every Sunday morning at 7am EST as we continue unpacking weird parts of the Holidays.For inquiries/partnerships email: vicinthemeadow@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-0332 minin the meadowWinter and Christmas BucketlistJoin me in the meadow today for a catch up and walk through my Christmas/Winter bucketlist. From making dried orange garland, to holiday plays, and what books I'm reading this festive season. Make a cup of hot chocolate, and cozy up with me for an hour of holiday chats!New episodes every Sunday morning at 7am ESTFor inquiries/partnerships: vicinthemeadow@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-2650 minin the meadowSetting Boundaries for the HolidaysJoin me in the meadow today for a talk on navigating setting boundaries throughout the holidays. I'm sharing some lived experience and advice on boundaries around finances, food, and family. This time of year can be so difficult for mental and physical health and I hope some of these ideas and phrases can better support you through this season as well.New episodes every Sunday morning at 7am EST!Find me on IG/TT at vicinthemeadow For partnerships contact vicinthemeadow@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...2023-11-1938 minin the meadowCalming My Nervous SystemJoin me in the meadow today as I ramble on about ways I calm my nervous system and reverse those moments of overstimulation. In a world of hustle and bustle I've learned to prioritize finding pockets of calm and peace anywhere I can, and today I'm sharing all of that with you!New episodes every Sunday morning at 7am ESTPartnerships/Contact at vicinthemeadow@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-1250 minin the meadowGet Offline, Get OutsideJoin me in the meadow today as I unpack the false realities we live in online, how to navigate them, and my tips to do a social media edit! We live in two worlds right now, the online world, and the real world, and differentiating the two can get hard. Today, I'm keeping it extra real.New episodes every Sunday at 7am EST!Contact: vicinthemeadow@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-0538 minin the meadowIt's Halloweekend!Join me in the meadow today for a halloweekend chat! I'm digging up some nostalgia around 90s Halloween commercials, checking candy for razor blades, and how I'm spending my Halloween season this year!New episodes every Sunday morning at 7am ESTSocials @vicinthemeadowContact: vicinthemeadow@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-2937 minin the meadowNavigating Seasonal Affective DisorderJoin me in the meadow today as I walk you through how I navigate seasonal depression and bringing pockets of joy into the 'grey' months. I'm not a professional, this is just my wee humble opinion and experience of things I find help make the long, cold, dark months just a bit more tolerable. Grab a cup of tea, cozy on up, and catch me every Sunday morning at 7am EST for new episodes!Show Notes:Donate to Palestinian Relief Funds: https://tiltify.com/@hasanabi/palestinian-medical-assistanceFor more find me on...2023-10-2244 minin the meadowYou Don't Have to Monetize Your HobbiesJoin me in the meadow today for a catch up, life update, and discussion on having a healthy relationship with your downtime by giving yourself permission to not monetize your hobbies! In this wild capitalist world, it's so important to slow down, avoid hustle culture, and ground yourself. Today's all about that!Find me on IG and Tiktok at vicinthemeadow!Partnerships e-mail at vicinthemeadow@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-1545 minin the meadowFinding My Personal StyleJoin me in the meadow today as I take you through how I found my personal style today. From my emo days, to the hipster phase, to utilizing what I have and upcycled clothing, we're digging it all up! This isn't your typical style talk, I'm not recommending brands, but rather taking the approach of using what you already own and avoiding overconsumption!Show Notes:Join Lucky Sweater with Invite Code: 'VICINTHEMEADOW' in the app store and google play store today!https://web.luckysweater.com/user/vicinthemeadowFor partnerships...2023-10-0857 minin the meadowLiving in Tune With Your Menstrual Cycle (Cycle Synching)Join me in the meadow today as I give you all a guide on how to live in tune with each of the four phases of the menstrual cycle to best support your body and mind. If you didn't know my background of education is in public health through menstrual education! This episode was a long time coming and I hope it can bring you all some tips and awareness of how to better support your hormonal ebbs and flows and to give yourself permission to REST.Codes, Blogs, and Show Notes:OVRY2023-10-0150 minin the meadowWays I'm Romanticizing My Life Join me in the meadow today for a walk through different ways I romanticize my life to turn the mundane into pockets of peace and joy day to day! I'm talking about making a soundtrack to your life, seeing life through the eye of a child, and my current glimmers! New episodes every Sunday morning at 7am EST :-)Show Notes Mentioned:My 2000's Shower Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/21CGscJ4XUiTr32Mb0RxXY?si=4f3fff3aefe14331My Elder Emos Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/14mteVifPuMuLb2CuJE1MY?si=59925...2023-09-2441 minin the meadowI'm Having an Identity CrisisJoin me in the meadow today as I breakdown my current identity crisis, finding purpose and ebbing and flowing through what I wanted to do with my life through time. I'm dissecting my last minute decision to drop out of University and enroll in College, remedying all the identity I placed in career and how I'm navigating my current loss of purpose.New episodes every Sunday morning at 7am EST as I unpack adulthood and talk about navigating my 20s!Check out Ovry!Use code 'MEADOW10' for 10% off Ovry fertility and...2023-09-1747 minin the meadowBeing A Sensitive Soul in A Harsh WorldJoin me in the meadow today as I unpack growing up as a sensitive soul in a harsh world. I'm talking about how that reflected growing up, and how I navigate public spaces, relationships and friendships as an emotional sponge. Gone are the energy vampires, there is power in being a highly empathetic person who feels a lot of feelings!New episodes every sunday morning at 7am EST as I talk about navigating early adulthood and unpacking my 20s.Partners & Disco Codes!Use code 'MEADOW10' for 10% off Ovry fertility and pregnancy...2023-09-1044 minin the meadowMy Fall BucketlistJoin me in the meadow today for a journey through all things autumn and halloween for me! From movies and books to fairs and applefests, I'm sharing all the secrets that make the 'ber' months so special to me.Try Joni organic period care for 10% off with code 'MEADOW': https://getjoni.com/Show Notes:The Fall Vibes:Flameless CandlesSimmer Pots (cinnamon, apples, oranges, nutmeg)Knit Sweaters and BlanketsFall Activities:Farmers Stands/Local ProduceFall Festivals/Ren FairsPumpkin Picking, Carving, Painting, Roasting SeedsApple Picking and BakingFall...2023-09-0350 minin the meadowBeing Childfree by ChoiceJoin me in the meadow today as I unpack the strange notion behind being childfree by choice in my 20s. From the beauty of people wanting to work through generational trauma, to having different meanings of life, and finding identity, we're covering it all. New episodes every Sunday morning as I dive into navigating my 20s and figuring it out.Discounts!Use code 'MEADOW10' for 10% off Ovry fertility and pregnancy tests: https://www.myovry.ca/Use code 'MEADOW' for 10% off joni organic period care products: https://getjoni.com/...2023-08-2732 minin the meadowCultivating Friendships in AdulthoodJoin me in the meadow today for a heartfelt chat on the shared experience of drifting apart from friends in your 20s and cultivating new friendships! As always we're keeping it real, unpacking my journey navigating my 20s, and of course I'm filling you in on my baking and reading adventures.Check out joni for organic period care! Use code 'MEADOW' for 10% off: https://getjoni.com/For partnerships/inquiries e-mail at vicinthemeadow@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-08-2037 minin the meadowEmbodying Stillness and Nurturing Your InterestsJoin me in the meadow for a walk through how I intentionally carve out pockets of peace and stillness in my days and recovered from hustle culture burnout. We're talking about finding identity in who you are as an adult and nurturing those interests and hobbies. Navigating my mid twenties has been full of ebbs and flows and this is the start of unpacking it all.For more slow living, intentional living, and all things my life find me on instagram at vicinthemeadow and tiktok at vicsauce :-)For partnerships/inquiries e-mail vicinthemeadow...2023-08-1334 minin the meadowBecoming a Morning PersonJoin me in the meadow today as I walk you through the path I took to go from an anxious night owl to a happy morning person. Making this change has been integral for my mental health and grief healing journey to avoid those late night spiraling hours to having peaceful slow mornings to start my day. I'll be sharing tips to a better night time routine, what worked for me and what didn't!For more slow living and cozy content find me on IG at vicinthemeadow and Tiktok at vicsauce.Brand partnerships...2023-08-0630 minin the meadowCurrent Mood Boosters and FavouritesJoin me in the meadow today for a chat on what I'm loving right now, what's boosting my mood and keeping me sane! From books, to tunes and my morning routines, we're covering all bases. New episodes every Sunday morning for more coming of age content as I navigate my 20s!Show-notes mentioned in favourites:Tiktok: @rambleswithambles (vlogs and book-talk)Osea Algae Body Oil: code 'VICALEXANDER10' for 10% off at Osea!Books:Freida Mcfadden books (thrillers: highly recommend the housemaid, never lie, and the wife upstairs)2023-07-3035 minin the meadowHow I Got Comfortable Being AloneJoin me in the meadow this week as I recollect overcoming my anxiety and fear of being alone throughout the past year after leaving a long term relationship. Today we're covering how I went from sleeping over at my grandmas in college when my parents went on vacation to setting boundaries and balance while dating in current times to preserve a sense of self with personal alone time.Show notes mentioned:ASMR channels: Restful Rambles, Fluidity ASMR, and Itsblitzzz2000s shower jams playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/21CGscJ4XUiTr32Mb0...2023-07-2332 minin the meadow27 Lessons I Learned at 27Join me in the meadow today for a light hearted chat about 27 lessons I've learned at 27. I recently had a birthday (Taurus babes rise up) and wanted to be more intentional with this year around the sun by journaling about some life lessons I've experienced and advice I wish younger me could know. From being the main character in your story, to calling your mum more, and learning to unwrite embarrassment from your life, we're discussing it all!Let me know what you think of this episode over on Instagram at vicinthemeadow or on Tiktok at...2023-07-1635 minin the meadowOn Pet Loss and GriefAfter a few months off the podcast taking care of my sick soul-pup he peacefully crossed the rainbow bridge. Today I'm back, feeling a lot lighter, and talking all things pet loss and pet grief. In this episode of In The Meadow I cover what helped me through the disenfranchised grief of losing a fur baby, how to help others in your life when they lose one, and ways to create pet memorials (whether your fur baby is still here or passed!). This episode title might be something avoidant feeling to some, and I understand that, but I promise...2023-07-0949 minin the meadowOn Toxic ProductivityJoin me in the meadow to unpack some unhealthy habits of toxic productivity (that you might not even be aware you're doing). Rewrite the narrative around who you are at your core and how you spend your time. Put urgency culture on pause and learn how I set boundaries on my phone, in personal relationships and in the workplace with expectations others place upon me! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-03-2633 minin the meadowOn Being a 90s KidOn todays episode of the In The Meadow Podcast we're taking a trip down memory lane and talking about growing up in the late 90s/early 2000s. I'm indulging in one of my favourite pastimes of nostalgia and chatting about staple parts of our childhoods like the scholastic bookfair, stardoll, MSN, and so much more. The collective community we felt being in a blockbuster together on a friday night racing to see which new releases were still available was a feeling that remains unmatched. Join me for a chunk of your day to laugh at the simple...2023-03-1241 minin the meadowThe Q&A CastJoin me in the meadow for a funky fresh little Q+A episode today! We're covering questions y'all asked in my Instagram stories about living as an introvert in an extrovert world, communicating about anxiety with your partner, my Ukrainian heritage, and most importantly if I'm team Lizzie, Miranda or Gordo.Check out my IG podcast highlight reel for photo references and content mentioned in the episode :-)I'd love to hear what you think, so give me a shout over on insta at vicinthemeadow with your thoughts on todays pod!Below...2023-03-0538 minin the meadowOn Learning to Live with LessJoin me in the meadow for a chat about how I've learned to live with less. I want to make it clear that this is not an episode about minimalism but rather talking about learning to curb consumerism in this capitalist world primarily due to budgeting and living within our means with a touch of mental health/wellbeing focus chitter chatter. I break down exactly how I budget and my monthly costs, give some insight as to why living with less can make your life easier, and reflect upon my formative years that lead me down the road of overconsumption...2023-02-2637 minin the meadowOn Feeling Left Behind in AdulthoodOn today's episode we're talking about feeling left behind as we navigate adulthood. There's this funny thing about growing up where all of us are at such different places in life, and love to compare ourselves to one another. I'm spilling the tea to break down assumptions around owning a house, having an 'aesthetic home', and these influencers and their amazon home finds. Stick around to the end of the episode for a little story my mom gave me that will melt your heart! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-1721 min