Show Notes In this episode of Enthusiastic Encouragement and Dubious Advice, Patricia and Nicole discuss their progress (or not) on various 2025 goals and intentions, including decluttering, therapy, and being more social. The episode wraps up with reflections on the importance of revisiting goals with curiosity and adjusting them to better serve one’s current needs. […]
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Show Notes In this episode of Enthusiastic Encouragement and Dubious Advice, Patricia and Nicole continue to focus on the importance of community and resource-sharing. They emphasize thinking expansively about who comprises one’s community and the diverse skills and privileges individuals can leverage to support each other. The hosts also share personal anecdotes and practical advice
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Show Notes In this heartfelt episode of “Enthusiastic Encouragement and Dubious Advice,” Patricia and Nicole discuss recent events, including their experiences at the Oakland Museum of California White Elephant Sale, and emphasize the importance of caring for ourselves during troubling times. They share their anger and grief over the current socio-political climate while encouraging listeners
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Show Notes In this episode of “Enthusiastic Encouragement and Dubious Advice,” Patricia and Nicole discuss the recent (and ongoing) Southern California wildfires and emphasize the importance of community-driven support in times of crisis. They also talk about the significance of taking small, sometimes imperfect actions to contribute positively to societal issues. The episode concludes with
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Show Notes This week on “Enthusiastic Encouragement and Dubious Advice,” Patricia and Nicole reflect on their holiday experiences and their plans for the new year, including decluttering and setting realistic, hopefully achievable goals. They discuss their Patreon plans, the importance of building community, and share personal anecdotes about their accountability processes and upcoming activities like
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Show Notes In this short episode of “Enthusiastic Encouragement and Dubious Advice,” hosts Patricia and Nicole celebrate various winter holidays, discuss the absurdity of the “12 Days of Christmas” song, and offer ways for listeners to support the podcast through Patreon or by sharing it with others. They touch on the mixed feelings people may
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Show Notes In this reflective year-end episode of Enthusiastic Encouragement and Dubious Advice, hosts Patricia and Nicole look back on their achievements and lessons learned from 2024, sharing highlights like their marshmallow-making traditions and their social escapades, including the Wicked movie and a Ren Faire visit. They discuss the challenges and successes of maintaining their
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Show Notes This week, Nicole is back! Patricia and Nicole talk a bit about what has been keeping them grounded post-election and then they talk about some of the best books they read in 2024. Tons of book recommendations in this episode! Small correction: Tomes & Tea is a quartet. In the show we say
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Show Notes This week, Patricia checks in about initial feelings after the election and offers a few bits of advice on where to focus your energy first. Mentioned on the show (includes affiliate links): Find the full show notes and official transcript on our website: eedapod.com Become a patron! Patreon.com/eedapod Follow the show on Instagram
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Show Notes This week we share our plans for taking care of ourselves during election day as well as some communication advice around hard subjects. We also talk about a completely bananas book we’ve both recently read. Mentioned on the show: Find the full show notes and official transcript on our website: eedapod.com Become a
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