We made it to October! We have both been feeling like we were in a new part of the quest and then we found this information about the approach to the in-most cave! We think this is where we might be.Check out this fun resource on the hero&apos;s journey and let us know where you are!https://www.movieoutline.com/articles/the-hero-journey-mythic-structure-of-joseph-campbell-monomyth.htmlWorkshops we highly recommend:Magic of Memoir - Women Writing MemoirEllen Bass Living Room Craft Workshops https://www.ellenbass.com/courses/living-room-craft-talks-the-first-series/Sabrina Orah Mark Workshops https://www.sabrinaorahmark.com/workshopsTo connect with Erin and Emily:Email us at thenshedidpod@gmail.com or find us @thenshedidpod on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterSign up for Erin&apos;s Newsletter here:https://mailchi.mp/36b8f1287ccd/erinjandarawlingssignupConnect with Erin here:https://www.instagram.com/erinjandarawlings/https://www.facebook.com/MommyontheSpothttps://twitter.com/mommyonthespothttps://erinjandarawlings.com/Sound and Music:  "Flying Free" by Tuf Francis http://www.tuffrancis.com/music

Then She Did: A Quest for More

The Cave & the Poppy Field

Welcome to September! Some things have changed around here!  Listen to find out what&apos;s happening in our quests.Workshops we highly recommend:Magic of Memoir - Women Writing MemoirEllen Bass Living Room Craft Workshops https://www.ellenbass.com/courses/living-room-craft-talks-the-first-series/Sabrina Orah Mark Workshops https://www.sabrinaorahmark.com/workshopsTo connect with Erin and Emily:Email us at thenshedidpod@gmail.com or find us @thenshedidpod on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterSign up for Erin&apos;s Newsletter here:https://mailchi.mp/36b8f1287ccd/erinjandarawlingssignupConnect with Erin here:https://www.instagram.com/erinjandarawlings/https://www.facebook.com/MommyontheSpothttps://twitter.com/mommyonthespothttps://erinjandarawlings.com/Sound and Music:  "Flying Free" by Tuf Francis http://www.tuffrancis.com/music

The Quest in Transition

Checking in for August!  Some updates on our quests from July and some insights we have received.  Listen for some thoughts about managing the quest and the back to school grind and about where and when is the "right" place to create.As always...we highly recommend the Chani app.  We have also been having some fun playing around with the co-star astrology app.Let us know how you are managing re-opening and the quest and what&apos;s keep you going through these hot days.  We would love to hear from you!To connect with Erin and Emily:Email us at thenshedidpod@gmail.com or find us @thenshedidpod on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterSign up for Erin&apos;s Newsletter here:https://mailchi.mp/36b8f1287ccd/erinjandarawlingssignupConnect with Erin here:https://www.instagram.com/erinjandarawlings/https://www.facebook.com/MommyontheSpothttps://twitter.com/mommyonthespothttps://erinjandarawlings.com/Sound and Music:  "Flying Free" by Tuf Francis http://www.tuffrancis.com/music

August Updates and Insights

We are back for our monthly summer check-in!  Things are getting real with re-entry into activities and all things summer.  Trying to stay focused on the quest always becomes a challenge in the summer (and all times of transition!)Let us know how your hot quest summer is going! To connect with Erin and Emily:Email us at thenshedidpod@gmail.com or find us @thenshedidpod on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterSign up for Erin&apos;s Newsletter here:https://mailchi.mp/36b8f1287ccd/erinjandarawlingssignupConnect with Erin here:https://www.instagram.com/erinjandarawlings/https://www.facebook.com/MommyontheSpothttps://twitter.com/mommyonthespothttps://erinjandarawlings.com/Sound and Music:  "Flying Free" by Tuf Francis http://www.tuffrancis.com/music

The Quest: summer edition

To connect with Erin and Emily:Email us at thenshedidpod@gmail.com or find us @thenshedidpod on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterSign up for Erin&apos;s Newsletter here:https://mailchi.mp/36b8f1287ccd/erinjandarawlingssignupConnect with Erin here:https://www.instagram.com/erinjandarawlings/https://www.facebook.com/MommyontheSpothttps://twitter.com/mommyonthespothttps://erinjandarawlings.com/Sound and Music:  "Flying Free" by Tuf Francis http://www.tuffrancis.com/music

Unintentional Break

This week we take a BIG inhale and talk about all the things that are filling us up and fueling our creativity.  Check out links below and let us know what you are inhaling these days!Wintering by Katherine MayFolklore Taylor Swift Bon Iver and Ross Gay  https://youtu.be/EBWcnGjfadYThe Handmaid&apos;s Tale SEASON 4!CHANI astrology appTo connect with Erin and Emily:Email us at thenshedidpod@gmail.com or find us @thenshedidpod on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterSign up for Erin&apos;s Newsletter here:https://mailchi.mp/2dd63da4d1b2/erinjandarawlingsnewsletterSound and Music:  "Flying Free" by Tuf Francis http://www.tuffrancis.com/music

The Inhale

We are thinking about what we want to keep as we begin to think about the potential end of pandemic life.  Is it even possible?We&apos;ve learned a lot and there are actually quite a few things we will carry forward with us.Let us know what you will take with you out of this time.To connect with Erin and Emily:Email us at thenshedidpod@gmail.com or find us @thenshedidpod on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterSign up for Erin&apos;s Newsletter here:https://mailchi.mp/2dd63da4d1b2/erinjandarawlingsnewsletterSound and Music:  "Flying Free" by Tuf Francis http://www.tuffrancis.com/music

What We Are Taking With Us

Some BIG news and some BIG resistance in this week&apos;s pod!What Is Imposter Syndrome?https://www.verywellmind.com/imposter-syndrome-and-social-anxiety-disorder-4156469More on Different Types https://www.themuse.com/advice/5-different-types-of-imposter-syndrome-and-5-ways-to-battle-each-oneTo connect with Erin and Emily:Email us at thenshedidpod@gmail.com or find us @thenshedidpod on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterSign up for Erin&apos;s Newsletter here:https://mailchi.mp/2dd63da4d1b2/erinjandarawlingsnewsletterSound and Music:  "Flying Free" by Tuf Francis http://www.tuffrancis.com/music

Imposter Syndrome

We finish up our conversation about Turning Pro!  We would love to hear your thoughts on this book and how it relates to where you are on your quest!Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781936891030The War of Art by Steven Pressfield  https://www.indiebound.org/search/book?keys=war+of+artTo connect with Erin and Emily:Email us at thenshedidpod@gmail.com or find us @thenshedidpod on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterSign up for Erin's Newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/2dd63da4d1b2/erinjandarawlingsnewsletterSound and Music:  "Flying Free" by Tuf Francis  http://www.tuffrancis.com/music

Turning Pro (part 2)

We were so excited to find the book Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield as a way to give us some language and context to talk about what we've called Phase 2 of our creative journeys.Join us for this conversation and let us know where you are on your quest!Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781936891030The War of Art by Steven Pressfield  https://www.indiebound.org/search/book?keys=war+of+artTo connect with Erin and Emily:Email us at thenshedidpod@gmail.com or find us @thenshedidpod on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterSign up for Erin's Newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/2dd63da4d1b2/erinjandarawlingsnewsletterSound and Music:  "Flying Free" by Tuf Francis  http://www.tuffrancis.com/music

Turning Pro (part 1)

As we begin Season 3 of the Then She Did, we are also both beginning what we are calling "Phase 2" of the Quest.   This is happening in real time, so we are still trying to pin down exactly what Phase 2 is about.We also talk about the new Pixar movie, Soul .   Have you watched it yet?  There&apos;s a lot to talk about!  Emily&apos;s husband, Tuf, joins us to discuss!To connect with Erin and Emily:Email us at thenshedidpod@gmail.com or find us @thenshedidpod on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterSign up for Erin&apos;s Newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/2dd63da4d1b2/erinjandarawlingsnewsletterSound and Music:  "Flying Free" by Tuf Francis  http://www.tuffrancis.com/music

Season 3, Phase 2, and the movie, Soul

Change is in the air!  So we have decided to wrap up Season 2 and get ready for Season 3 as we move into PHASE 2 of the quest!Join us as we chat about surviving the holidays and getting back into our school routines.  We also look back at some of our favorite Season 2 moments.Emily is in LOVE with her Papier Daily Planner.  Great focus on goals and habits.  16 weeks at a time.  Then I get a new pretty cover!Along with a conversation with Erin, this SNL skit inspired Emily to buy herself (and her family) stocking stuffers.  We are both loving the Chani Nicholas  APP & book!  CHANI appYou Were Born For ThisTo connect with Erin and Emily:Email us at thenshedidpod@gmail.com or find us @thenshedidpod on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterSign up for Erin&apos;s Newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/2dd63da4d1b2/erinjandarawlingsnewsletterSound and Music:  "Flying Free" by Tuf Francis  http://www.tuffrancis.com/music

Season 2 Finale: Wrapping Up and Moving On

We were excited to record our first video podcast!  Check it out here!We usually have an "office party" this time of year.  So we decided to do it online!Check out the gifts we exchanged!  Links below.We also discuss moving into the next phase of the quest...Phase Two!  This website gave us some insight into where we might be in the Hero&apos;s Journey.  The Hero&apos;s Journey - Mythic Structure of Joseph Campbell&apos;s MonomythCheck out Chani Nichols!  We are loving her book and new astrology app!Looks like our leg warmers are sold out!  But check out our winter inspiration at https://www.gudrunsjoden.com/en-usCandles and oils from https://houseofintuitionla.com/To connect with Erin and Emily:Email us at thenshedidpod@gmail.com or find us @thenshedidpod on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterSign up for Erin&apos;s Newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/2dd63da4d1b2/erinjandarawlingsnewsletterSound and Music:  "Flying Free" by Tuf Francis http://www.tuffrancis.com/music

Office Christmas Party!

There is just a few things happening these days!  If you are feeling the stress of any or all of the holidays, election, and pandemic--we are with you.  In this episode we talk about some of the ways we are feeling the stress right now and some of the ways we&apos;ve learned to cope. But more than anything, how really focusing on your quest can help--even if it seems like the last thing you should be doing.  White Women&apos;s Support for Trump Remains High in 2020 ElectionWomen crucial to Biden&apos;s win, even as gender gap held steadyAP VoteCast: How did Biden do it? Wide coalition powered winElection results: White people make up the majority of Trump voters in 2020Sarah Silverman IGhttps://www.instagram.com/tv/CGtZvPHAnTE/?igshid=1ou7wydigv55zThe Small Country by Ellen Bass - PoemsTo connect with Erin and Emily:Email us at thenshedidpod@gmail.com or find us @thenshedidpod on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterSign up for Erin&apos;s Newsletter here:https://mailchi.mp/2dd63da4d1b2/erinjandarawlingsnewsletterSound and Music:  "Flying Free" by Tuf Francis http://www.tuffrancis.com/music

The Holidays, the Election, the Pandemic & how the Quest can help

Wow...that was the longest week of all time.  We decided to record a  post-election check-in and then election was called while we were recording!Congratulations to President-elect Biden and OUR FIRST WOMEN Vice-President elect Harris!  What does this historic moment mean for our quests?  And...oh yeah...we are still in the middle of a worsening pandemic.  And the holidays...is that still happening?Let us know how you are celebrating and planning and questing right now!To connect with Erin and Emily:Email us at thenshedidpod@gmail.com or find us @thenshedidpod on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterSign up for Erin&apos;s Newsletter here:https://mailchi.mp/2dd63da4d1b2/erinjandarawlingsnewsletterSound and Music:  "Flying Free" by Tuf Francis http://www.tuffrancis.com/music

Post-Election Check-in

Then She Did: A Quest for More is a conversation between Emily and Erin about how their quest for more has led them to question how to honor themselves while raising their kids. They will be talking about how they blend their creative lives with motherhood.

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Then She Did: A Quest for More

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