Instead of panic, let’s get curious. How is Covid-19 showing off interesting quirks in society? How is it affecting islands wildlife? How is it changing relationships under quarantine? And how can we embrace this unique point in history where the WHOLE world pauses, to reset and take a breath. Maybe a breaking point is the […]

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37 – A Collective Pause with COVID-19

In this episode we tell stories from jail therapy, time traveling, and the psychology of how gratitude tricks your brain into being excited for the future. We cover different styles of journals and finding a way to start. And finally, stick around to the end when Anni shares how a journal entry has her pumped […]

36 – Journaling Part Two

This week we chat about our love for journaling! •Different kinds of journaling styles•The power of getting emotions out •The psychology of why it benefits our bodies as well as our minds •And famous journals of history Stay tuned for part two – including a story about how a Beta Fish became part of Anni’s […]

35 – Journaling – Part One

You may have noticed our podcast has been on a break the last few weeks. After the holidays I (Kris) got sick and completely lost my voice, which makes podcasting pretty impossible. But I’m back, my voice is back, and the podcast is back for our first 2020 episode!! This week we’re chatting about simple […]

34 – Living Greener in 2020

Its called many things, the Holy Spirit, Inner Child, and Life Compass to name a few. Today we talk about learning to listen to the inner call and do the next right thing. It doesn’t have to be huge, it doesn’t even have to be hard, we can follow in small steps and become who […]

33 – The Voice Inside.

One parent from the Netherlands, one from America. One sister grew up overseas, one in the midwest. Today we compare our experiences and dig into our own personal coding. Are we American? Or Dutch? Or a unique blend? What do we resonate with? And is it related to culture or personality?  So many questions. Not […]

32 – American or Dutch? Growing up in a dual culture home.

Today we bring the playfulness back to our reading lists. Young Adult novels are for more than teens, we as adults have loved diving into the genera and discovering unique worlds. Join us as we try to share our favorites without spoiling the plot twists! What are you loving as an Adult reader? Let us […]

31 – YA is for Adults too.

The second episode in our series on books that influenced us, this is the high school years. Angsty. Curious. All over the board. And a little bit weird. We chat about falling out of love with reading, the pressures of expectations, eclectic tastes, and how a book needs to be read at the right time […]

30 – Reading in High School Was Weird

How did the books we read in childhood influence us? What are the benefits of reading as a child? We chat over our favorite books as kids, the themes we notice now, and cool science facts including how reading changes growing brains and lowers blood pressure. What was your favorite childhood book??

29 – Books That Changed Us – Children’s Literature

Today we chat about how our anxiety has masked itself behind good behavior. Fears pushing us to be responsible, a desire to avoid pain rather than being good because we want to. What if we let go of the anxiety and put that energy into a joyful motivation instead? Both result in positive outcomes, but […]

028 – Anxiety, The Beast Below

Today we’re talking all about moving!! Where we’ve moved. Why the average American moves and how it differs from the average European. Plus personal stories of how new places stretch our understanding of what is scandalous and what’s normal. Thanks for listening! As always share with your friends if you enjoyed! We’d also LOVE a […]

027 – Moving: Stats, Stories, and Scandalous Situations

Does every conversation need to be productive? What is your conversation style? Does the Enneagram have anything to do with it? So many questions to this week’s topic! Join us as we discover the balance between diving deep and enjoying the tide pools. Also – we get a little bit hard on our own family […]

026 – The Practicality of Frivolity: Conversation Styles and How to Connect.

How can Christians view scarcity or abundance mindsets in the framework of God’s goodness? Today we chat through our own places of vulnerability in faith, dating, and money. Learning to let go of limiting beliefs and trust a good God. Kris shares thoughts on singleness and the age old question, “Where are the good guys?” […]

25 – Scarcity and Abundance in Faith, Dating, and Money.

A slightly different episode than normal. Today we chat about curb week, finding treasures in junk, how a good friend turned trash into a business, and upgrading our lives. A lighthearted, laughter filled episode just for the fun of it all. Stay curious friends, you never know what you’ll find! Also – These are the […]

024 – Curb Culture

We share stories from our own family history to discover how family origins effect every day life moments. Why did mom and dad never hold hands? Why is leaving the house an event?How did WWII effect our relationship to Money? Join us as we explore our own family and encourage you to dive into your […]

023 – Family Origins

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