Julie and Dipa talk about their first season of podcast. 

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17. Recap: Season One

Julie and Dipa each reveal their top five books of all time. Reference:Wired for Story: The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence by Lisa CronMedia Moment References:Where the Crawdads Sing - Delia OwensDiscovery of Witches - Deborah Harkness

16. Top 5: Books

Julie and Dipa discuss there successes and failures in finding new hobbies.Articles referenced:https://www.developgoodhabits.com/benefits-hobbyhttps://www.cnbc.com/amp/2017/08/02/3-science-backed-reasons-having-a-hobby-will-help-your-career.htmlhttps://www.theloop.ca/the-importance-of-having-hobbies/https://www.govloop.com/community/blog/5-reasons-everyone-hobby/ http://www.skilledatlife.com/why-hobbies-are-important/https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/happy-trails/201509/six-reasons-get-hobbyBooks referenced:Station Eleven by Emily St. John MandelWhere the Crawdads Sing - Delia OwensThe Stand - Stephen King

15. I Need a Hobby!

Julie and Dipa discuss being homebound during the current Coronavirus pandemic. Article Referenced:https://www.click2houston.com/entertainment/2020/03/31/kristen-bell-says-she-and-dax-shepard-have-been-at-each-others-throats-during-self-isolation/Books:The President is Missing - James Patterson, Bill ClintonStation Eleven - Emily St. John MandelSense and Sensibility - Jane AustenEvvie Drake Starts Over - Linda HolmesTwice in a Blue Moon - Christina Lauren (author of Unhoneymooners)All Souls Trilogy - Deborah HarknessShowsSandition mini series on PBS - Jane Austen’s unfinished book Peaky BlindersThe Mandalorian - Star Wars show (Baby Yoda)Movies:Marriage Story

14. Life During COVID-19

In this episode, Dipa and Julie discuss the life of Bob Ross. They also follow along one of his painting videos (Island in the Wilderness) in an attempt to create their own wildlife masterpieces. Bob Ross video:https://youtu.be/lLWEXRAnQd0Articles referenced: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.biography.com/.amp/artist/bob-rosshttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Rosshttps://www.freshu.io/autumn-taylor/why-fine-arts-programs-shouldn-t-be-cut-from-schoolshttps://www.edutopia.org/arts-music-curriculum-child-developmenthttps://artinaction.org/resource/arts-education-important-21st-century-learning-5-reasons-go-stem-steam/Media Moment MentionsAmerican Factory - documentary on NetflixTall GirlLocke and KeyTo All the Boys: PS I Still Love You

13. Channeling Bob Ross

Julie and Dipa talk about how technology has infiltrated our lives and how it has made parenting especially difficult.Articles Referenced:https://www.vice.com/en_in/article/93934d/compulsive-gaming-addiction-video-gamer-treatment-preventionhttps://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/girl-9-rehab-after-becoming-12673590 https://www.npr.org/2019/05/28/727585904/is-gaming-disorder-an-illness-the-who-says-yes-adding-it-to-its-list-of-diseaseshttps://fox8.com/news/technology/china-fears-young-people-are-addicted-to-video-games-now-its-imposing-a-curfew/https://asapland.com/video-games-and-addiction-man-disappears-for-45-days-he-was-playing-fortnite-and-cod/21405/Books Mentioned:The Courage to be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga

Parenting the Heck Out of Tech

Julie and Dipa talk about how embarrassment could actually be good for a person. They also each share their top five embarrassing moments.Articles referenced:https://www.lifehack.org/592991/how-to-turn-embarrassment-into-a-weapon-in-interpersonal-relationshipshttps://www.verywellmind.com/how-can-i-embarrass-myself-on-purpose-3024825. 

11. Top 5: Embarrassments

Julie and Dipa download the Geocaching App and head out to find some caches in their area. Articles/Blogs referenced:https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/gps-geocaching.htmlhttps://newsroom.geocaching.com/fast-factsBooks referenced:Flatshare by Beth O'Leary

10. Treasure Hunt

Julie and Dipa give each other blind taste tests of food both cooked and store-bought. Blogs referenced:https://myvegetarianroots.comhttps://www.budgetbytes.comhttps://alexandracooks.comRecipes:Dal Makhanihttps://myvegetarianroots.com/dal-makhani/Pistachio Rose Blondieshttps://toriavey.com/toris-kitchen/pistachio-rose-blondies-with-white-chocolate/ProductsThe Jackfruit Company - BBQ Jackfruit

9, Mystery Eats!

Julie and Dipa talk about how the shows, movies, books, and social media affect our expectations of life. Articles referenced:https://www.independent.ie/style/sex-relationships/how-sex-and-the-city-ruined-dating-for-younger-women-35127301.htmlhttps://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/tv-and-culture/tv-changed-relationship-expectations.htmBooks referenced:Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover

8. As Seen on TV!

Julie and Dipa talk about what getting older means to them. Topics include appearance, lack of sleep, and confidence. Articles referenced:https://m.phys.org/news/2020-01-biological-scientists-pathways-lifespan.html https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/23/opinion/america-aging.htmlhttps://time.com/5759867/ada-calhoun-gen-x-women-insomnia/Shows referenced:Grace and FrankieSomething's Gotta Give

7. The Middle Ages

Julie and Dipa talk about their journey to minimalism and what it means to them.Blogs referenced:https://www.becomingminimalist.comhttps://bemorewithless.comhttps://www.theminimalists.comhttps://www.raptitude.comBooks referenced:The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie KondoThe Confidence Code by Katty Kay and Claire ShipmanMovies referenced:Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important ThingsShows referenced:The WitcherLost in SpaceThe Sopranos

6. Minimalism: The Virus

Some say the End of Days could be upon us. Who knows for sure, but just in case Julie and Dipa have concocted plans that include bunker construction, chickens, and possibly a boat.  Articles referenced:http://edition.cnn.com/style/article/doomsday-luxury-bunkers/index.htmlhttps://www.bloomberg.com/features/2018-rich-new-zealand-doomsday-preppers/https://www.theguardian.com/news/2018/feb/15/why-silicon-valley-billionaires-are-prepping-for-the-apocalypse-in-new-zealand

5. End of Days

Julie and Dipa talk about their Black Friday experience and their Christmas traditions.Songs referenced:Taylor Swift Christmas Tree FarmKaty Perry Cozy Little ChristmasBooks referenced:Becoming by Michelle ObamaShows referenced:The Good Place

4. Christmas Traditions

Julie and Dipa talk about their careers before and after kids.Articles referenced:"Women At Ernst & Young Instructed On How To Dress, Act Nicely Around Men" - HuffPost

3. Our Careers

Julie and Dipa team up to discuss their decade long friendship and weaving their way through parenting, turning 40, and all that life throws in their path...together!!

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