I’ve written about this before and I firmly believe it to be true: how we spend our time and energy matters. Whether we’re washing dishes or running a marathon, it matters. Of course, it’s easy to see how something like running a marathon is a great use of our time and energy. After all, great triumphs make us feel like we are all of the things we think we should be – resilient, determined, empowered. But washing dishes??? Well, hear me out on this one…

At the start of each new year, I set a theme or intention to guide my thoughts and actions for the next twelve months. It’s usually a longing that’s been gnawing at my heart or an idea that’s been drawing me in like cool water on a hot summers day. Every year, without fail, something bubbles up from within and I know I must listen and act. This year the word cleanse came to mind…

It’s that time of year again – time to release my list of favorite podcasts! But before I do, I want to share with you one of the not-so-obvious reasons I listen to podcasts…