Show Notes Patricia and Nicole chat about how effing rad public libraries are and share some of the free in-person resources that they’ve encountered at their local libraries. There are so many amazing things available at some public libraries that they had to cut this library love letter into multiple episodes. Mentioned on the show: […]
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Show Notes Patricia and Nicole chat about imposter syndrome, how many of us underestimate our abilities, bartending, and high ropes courses. This episode is based on Enthusiastic Encouragement & Dubious Advice “Volume 2, Issue 1: You Can Do the Thing” Mentioned on the show: Find the full show notes and official transcript on our website:
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Show Notes Patricia and Nicole chat about all the wonderful things sending and receiving snail mail has to offer as well as some of the common things holding folks back from this super effective relationship-building activity. They also make a special announcement for the first 60 Patreon subscribers! This episode is based on Enthusiastic Encouragement
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Show Notes Patricia and Nicole chat about the not-so-secret primary causes of burnout and what you can (and can’t) do about it. This episode is based on Enthusiastic Encouragement & Dubious Advice Volume 1, Issue 5: Prepping for Meltdowns, Volume 3, Issue 18: On Burnout and Individual Responsibility, and Volume 4, Issue 7: Filling the
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Show Notes Patricia and Nicole chat about the complexities and pitfalls of being socialized to always be helpful or useful but to never ask for or need help themselves. This episode is based on Enthusiastic Encouragement & Dubious Advice Volume 1, Issue 2: On Being Helpful & Being Helped Mentioned on the show: Find the
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Show Notes Patricia and Nicole chat about how learning a skill and becoming proficient at something often has little to do with having the newest, fanciest instruments and gear. They also discuss recognizing and celebrating wins, especially outside of the typical heteronormative social structure. This episode is based on Enthusiastic Encouragement & Dubious Advice Volume
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Show Notes Patricia and Nicole chat about the common pressure to link people’s identities and worth to their jobs and ways in which they are rallying against it for themselves. This episode is based on Enthusiastic Encouragement & Dubious Advice Vol 1, Issue 18: I Do Not Have a Dream Job Mentioned on the show:
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Show Notes Patricia and Nicole chat about what they learned this year, how they approach setting goals, and dare to have some ambitions for 2024. Note: We talk about food we want to make and eat on the show. There is no mention of diet or food restriction other than less-frequent iced coffee. Mentioned on
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Show Notes Patricia and Nicole chat about how they mash up terms borrowed from chronic illness explanations and Dungeons & Dragons. This episode is based on Enthusiastic Encouragement & Dubious Advice Volume 1, Issue 6: Running Low on Spell Slots Mentioned on the show: My Name is Barbra by Barbra Streisand The Woman In Me
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Show Notes Patricia and Nicole chat about perfectionism and it probably isn’t the first time! Of course, Patricia also talks about books and offers her ruminations on André 3000’s recent album. This episode is based on Enthusiastic Encouragement & Dubious Advice Volume 1, Issue 7: 5 Stars Mentioned on the show: New Blue Sun, album
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