Around The Table Podcast

This week, we are talking about space and the importance of your physical surroundings. We are also bringing back our ‘stuck in a rut’ segment to answer a listener question about morning routines. Don't forget to check out our friend Crystal Stine's Creative Basics course and use the code 'ATTcreate' to get $10 off! What you’ll hear: Our thoughts on the word ‘girls’ How we are affected by our physical surroundings That neuro-architecture is a thing Practical ways to enhance your mood through your environment Our morning routines (and struggles) Tips for finding a morning rhythm Can I quote you on that? “I need my ideas and schedule to have structure and order, but not my physical space.” Jacey “If my things have a place in this space, then I have a place in this space.” Maggie “I appreciate beauty, but I don’t necessarily cultivate it.” Jacey “Neuro-architecture: how your surroundings affect your mood or your emotional state.” “It’s not shallow to care about your surroundings.” Jacey “If I get out of the warm

Around the Table is sponsored by Rover.com, the nation's largest network of pet sitters and dog walkers. Visit Rover.com/table and get $20 off your dog's first booking! Make sure you're following us on Instagram for a chance to win a Novaelle tote! If you're anywhere near the Charleston area, come to our meet up on April 3rd! Time and location TBD, depending on RSVP's. Even if you can't make the meet up, make sure you've liked our Facebook page so you don't miss any updates. This week, we're chatting about venting: the good, bad and ugly of getting things off your chest. Plus, our guide to the ideal dinner party. What you'll hear: Jacey's vs. Maggie's meltdown styles Definition of an external processor Questions to ask yourself before venting The power of writing drafts How to respond when someone vents to you Practical tips for a dinner party that's about more than dinner Can I quote you on that? "I'm an external processor, so what that means is that I often have to verbalize how I'm feeling about people or

This week we are joined by Jenn Gietzen: designer, entrepreneur, and cocktail connoisseur. We chat about finding creative community, incorporating faith into design, and we hear some of Jenn’s recent romantic blunders. But first, don't forget to follow us on instagram and keep and eye out for a chance to win THIS awesome tote bag from NovaElle, an organization cofounded by Jenn that uses design to give back to the community. Giveaway will run 3/26/16 through 3/29/16, and all entry details will be on instagram. What you’ll hear: Tips for finding a creative community Some delicious cocktail recipes and ideas Some of Jen’s romantic blunders About an awesome giveaway Can I quote you on that? “Figure out where your community it in your town, maybe even do a little light Instagram stalking." Jenn Gietzen "You never know who is going to know someone." Jenn Gietzen “It is a milestone, you have your first date, then he meets your parents, then…you fart in front of him.” Maggie “Sorry I farted that one time, please sti

This week, we’re celebrating the start of Spring: a time for warmer weather, new beginnings, and for some of us, terrible allergies. Don't forget to check out our Facebook page and RSVP to our first Around the Table gathering! What you’ll hear: Our Pi Day celebrations What we do and don’t like about Spring The things we hoard and give away freely What produce is in season and some yummy Spring recipes Our travel wish lists Can I quote you on that? “If my food is green, it better be because it came from the ground, not because there is food coloring in it.” Maggie “I learned a long time ago not to let Martha Stewart speak into my life, Maggie.” Jacey “I think we could all afford to live a little more simply.” Maggie “I might not have my tax forms, but I will have my dental floss.” Jacey “We learned from the pleated pant in the 80’s…didn’t we?” Maggie Links: The finer things in life and seasonal Spring food You are not Beyonce Arugula pesto pizza with herbed ricotta Smoked salmon and asparagus pasta 5 ingredien

Around the Table is sponsored by Rover.com, the nation's largest network of pet sitters and dog walkers. Visit Rover.com/table and get $20 off your dog's first booking! If you're anywhere near the Charleston area, come to our meet up on April 3rd! Time and location TBD, depending on RSVP's. Even if you can't make the meet up, make sure you've liked our Facebook page so you don't miss any updates. This week, we're chatting about the importance of fun in our overworked, efficiency worshipping culture, and "fun" activities we don't actually like. Plus, our monthly Read Watch Listen Follow segment. What you'll hear: The difference between faux fun and real fun Extrovert/introvert face off A debate about whether there's pressure for women to be "the fun girl." Fun activities we don't actually like Can I quote you on that? “No vegetable is safe from the jaws of my spiralizer." Maggie "The number one reason that making room for fun is so important is that it reminds me that my value as a person is not wrapped up in

Around the Table is sponsored by Rover.com, the nation's largest network of pet sitters and dog walkers. Visit Rover.com/table and get $20 off your dog's first booking! In this episode, we're joined by spoken word poet, author, and doughnut connoisseur Amena Brown Owen. We discuss the power of vulnerability in art, learning to dig the skin you're in, the metaphorical "table" of our lives. What you'll hear: How Amena got started in spoken word Amena's choice to share a very personal experience in her art The work it takes to "dig the skin you're in" The value of confident friends Can I quote you on that? “I get nervous every time." Amena Brown Owen, on performing "If I go a long period of time and I haven't written a poem, I almost feel sick." Amena Brown Owen "I don't owe that personal part of myself to anyone, but if I come to a place in my soul where [sharing it] could be super healing for me, then for myself, I need to say it boldly, not to make a point to anyone else." Amena Brown Owen on vulnerability in

Around the Table is sponsored by Rover.com, the nation's largest network of pet sitters and dog walkers. Visit Rover.com/table and get $20 off your dog's first booking! This week we are examining the power of ‘should’ in our lives, and addressing the recent uproar surrounding red meat. What you’ll hear: Jacey’s new lucrative hobby Why we don’t like doing things we should The tension between encouragement and pressure Why women suffer from ‘should’ more than men Thoughts on meat: the good, the bad, and the medium (or medium rare) Can I quote you on that? “Most of the time, those things that we should do are beneficial in the long run, but not immediately gratifying.” Jacey “Our impulse is always going to be to do what feels good right now.” Jacey “Striving harder is not the answer, becoming perfect is not the answer, overcoming yourself and becoming more robotic and less human is not the answer.” Jacey “It’s a hard thing, sifting through the different sources of ‘should, because there are some that are there t

This week, we discuss the forces behind popularity and viral content, and widely popular things that we think are overrated. Head on over to our Facebook page, where you can enter to win a copy of Wolf by Wolf, the latest (award winning!) book from our latest lunch break guest, Ryan Graudin.  What you'll hear: Big life changes underway A sad realization about ourselves The genius of Clickhole Mass appeal vs. niches Maggie betray her fellow Americans How tied our tastes are to identity Can I quote you on that? “People are more likely to share things if they are able to make a statement about themselves: what they believe in, causes or values they align themselves with." Jacey "I can count the number of times I've shared something on Twitter on one hand." Maggie "We're a very self aware generation, which creates greater opportunity for those niche things to connect." Maggie "The best thing is not to try to write things that will go viral. The best thing is to write for just one person. Make an impact on just on

In this episode we are joined by award winning novelist Ryan Graudin. We discuss why she claims to love her characters like children and how she out-smarted some of our regular guest questions. Don't forget to like our Facebook page and look out for a chance to win a copy of Ryan's most recent novel, Wolf by Wolf! What you'll hear: Ryan describe her writing process Why sequels are so hard How Ryan’s love for her characters is like a mother's love for her children Advice for aspiring novelists Can I quote you on that? “I have written entire books and then I’ve gotten to the end and have been like, this does not need to be out in the world, that was just a practice book.” Ryan Graudin “Being a writer means wrestling with self-doubt.” Ryan Graudin “I’m all about writing strong women characters.” Ryan Graudin “Persistance is the strongest weapon in your arsenal.” Ryan Graudin “Tell the story that you’re the most scared to tackle.” Ryan Graudin Links: Ryan's books: Wolf by Wolf, The Walled City, All that Glows, Al

In this week's episode we discuss how to deal with toxic relationships. We also deep dive into the ways our relationships affect our eating habits.  What you’ll hear: Why Jacey turned down the opportunity to drive a Mustang Characteristics of and tips for dealing with toxic relationships How our relationships affect our eating habits Jacey comes out of the Ranch dressing closet Can I quote you on that? “When I am hesitant to bring up an issue or an offense, it shows that I’m afraid this relationship isn’t going to survive me being upset: and that’s not a good sign.” Maggie “It's O.K. for one of us to not be O.K., and for the other person to let them not be O.K. and not try to fix it.” Jacey “Jealousy is never ‘loving’." Maggie “One behavior that I know can be toxic is to expect any relationship to fulfill existential-type needs, to be for you what only God can be for you." Jacey “Toxic relationships can sometimes look like relationships that are complacent.” Maggie “When you enter into a relationship, you’re

This week, in honor of the holiday we love to hate, we're talking all things romance: best and worst dates, chivalry, the importance of romantic gestures and gifts, the decline of the rom com and more! How to leave an iTunes review from an iOS device: Launch Apple's Podcast app Tap the Search tab Enter the name of the Podcast you want to rate or review Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right Tap the album art for the podcast Tap the Reviews Tab Tap Write a Review at the bottom Enter your iTunes password to login Tap the Stars to leave a rating Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send. (We get it - it takes a few steps. But we appreciate it more than you know!) What you'll hear: A leap into lipstick update Our identical worst Valentine's Day experiences The history and decline of the romantic comedy The rom coms we would want to live inside. Jacey chooses a male lead. A heated debate over whether forts are romantic or childish. Can I quote you on that? “Big gestures would embarrass me and m

In this episode, we chat with Rach Kincaid of The Influence Network. We discuss digging for gratitude when it doesn't come naturally, the tension between grace and works, the beauty and holiness of her job as a hospice nurse, and naked Brussels sprouts.  What you'll hear: How a lifelong believer can "deny grace" What it means to strive, but after His kingdom The beauty of hospice work What it's like living in a 100 year old farmhouse Can I quote you on that? “It is His grace that compels us to do good works." "There's something really powerful about saying, 'I don't have control.'" "When you hit rock bottom and start living in freedom forever and always amen, then life gets really fun." "My life doesn't have to come together, because JESUS." Links: Just be tired with him Connect with Rach on her blog, Instagram, or Twitter Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter The post Lunch Break with Rach Kincaid appeared first on Around the Table Podcast.

This week, we share our thoughts on navigating failure. We also discuss what we’ve been reading, watching, listening to, and following this month. What you'll hear: How we measure up on our adulthood scorecards How we define failure The do’s and dont's of processing failure Our monthly segment, Read/Watch/Listen/Follow Can I quote you on that? “I kinda feel like the version of myself that runs out of dish soap and is on my dry shampoo game is actually the version of myself that I want to lean into more.” Jacey “So I was feeling like the Lord was trying to speak to me, but then I realized that I think the app I use to read articles just has a good algorithm.” Jacey “How many things we chalk up to Jesus, when really it’s just the internet.” Maggie “How you view failure makes a big difference in how you process it and how it affects you.” Jacey “How we define failure doesn’t pose as much of a problem as what we think the implications of that failure are." Jacey “Confidence is 10% hard work and 90% delusion.” Tin

In this episode, we discuss BFF's in adulthood, how to "friendship date," and our dream pop culture BFF's for various life stages and events. Don't forget! We're also on Facebook now. Head there for all the details on our Leap into Leapstick challenge, including how you can win one fancy lipstick of your choice, handpicked for you by Maggie! What you'll hear: Maggie's new calling in life Discrimination against Americans. It's real. Whether it's realistic (or desirable) to find a best friend you see on a daily basis. The harrowing reality of friendship dating Can I quote you on that? "It was a perfect place, perfect time, perfect person type scenario." Maggie on our friendship "Everyone's afraid of the same thing. We all are afraid of being rejected." Jacey "There are some people you connect with, and some you don't, and that's okay." Maggie "It's gonna be a little awkward." Jacey on friendship dating "People want to be friends with your imperfect self." Jacey "When you have authentic relationships where you f

This week, we’re grabbing our thermoses and our smart wool socks and diving into winter: what we love, what we don’t, and ways to survive the bleaker weather.  BUT before we dive in, we have some exciting news! We are (finally) on Facebook! Do us a favor and like our page. Who knows, there might even be a little something in it for you (besides great content, of course). What you'll hear: We're on FACEBOOK! What took Jacey so long to watch Pitch Perfect Details on how to apply to be our hype-man What we love and don’t about Winter time Tips for people who are always freezing Fun Winter recipes and activity ideas Thoughts on adult coloring books Can I quote you on that? "I prefer my puns intended" quote from THIS thug life shirt "I think my appreciation for Winter has a lot more to do with my lack of appreciation for sweltering heat and the amount that I perspire." Maggie "A lot of my reasons for loving Winter are incredibly shallow." Maggie "It's an excuse to lean into my natural tendency of staying in my own

In this episode, we chat with Kendra Adachi of the Lazy Genius Collective. We discuss what it means to be a lazy genius, why it is important to set goals that you look forward to, and Kendra shares exactly how long it would take her to watch everything in her Netflix queue (hint: the answer is in years)! What you'll hear: The story and vision behind the Lazy Genius Collective Kendra’s recommendations for what to read and watch in 2016 How we are using resolutions to distract ourselves from the real issues Why we should create a list of 101 things to do in 1001 days That Avril Lavigne actually had two albums (what?) Can I quote you on that? “I want to help people be a genius about the things that matter, and lazy about the things that don’t." Kendra “If I watch T.V. for three hours a day, every day, it would take me six years to watch everything on my queue.” Kendra “Whenever I would set that goal in front of me, that I needed to look a certain way, what I was saying to my soul was, 'you aren’t enough right no

This week, we discuss why privacy matters and how to protect it in our increasingly public lives, and pets on social media.  BUT FIRST! Maybe one of  your 2016 goals is to build good habits. Subscribing to our show is an easy way to include Around the Table, and much cheaper than a Fitbit. WARNING: extreme disdain for cats expressed in this episode. Before you get mad, cat people, all we ask is that you take a look in the mirror and just be honest with yourselves as you reflect on this question: is the best compliment a cat can get that "he's more like a dog"? Draw your own conclusions. Can I quote you on that? “I'm sitting here in a cafe surrounded by people drinking juice and all I've been wanting is fried chicken and pizza.” Maggie "We are constantly navigating what's worth sharing and also wise to share." Maggie "Not everyone is going to steward information the same way." Maggie "Social media connects everybody but it can also put us on our own little islands." Jacey "One of the most innate human needs is

This week, we share the little things we do to make dark, tired, or sad seasons of life a little brighter. We also share what we are reading, watching, listening to, and following this month. What you'll hear: How we spent our holidays Our attempts to describe a babka Small and practical tips to survive the hard, dark, and sad seasons of life Why we should treat ourselves like toddlers What we’re reading, watching, listening to, and following this month A few tips for making your life more environmentally friendly Can I quote you on that? “There are seasons when you have to live outside in…outwardly represent and emulate what may or may not be going on inwardly.” Maggie “Do the counterintuitive thing.” Jacey “Doing what you don’t feel like doing is often the right choice.” Jacey “Treat yourself, but not at the expense of caring for yourself.” Maggie “Get outside of yourself, and think about other people.” Jacey Links: "Your body language shapes who you are" National Geographic: Climate Change is Here Just Mer

In this episode, we’re talking with Anne of Modern Mrs. Darcy, Jacey's go to source for book recommendations. We learn about Anne's favorite books from last year and what she's excited to read in 2016. We also discuss prioritizing what to read, cultivating faithfulness, and how Veronica Mars might embarrass Anne at a dinner party.  What you’ll hear The benefits and drawbacks of writing about books Anne's loves and let downs from the books she read in 2015 How Anne prioritizes the many books she wants to read Why Anne blogs so faithfully and prolifically Can I quote you on that? "While I love that reading and talking about books is kind of part of my job, because I made it that way, it's not without its drawbacks." Anne Bogel "I wanted a gold medal because I finally finished Middlemarch." Anne Bogel "I don't recommend books on my blog that I haven't read." Anne Bogel "I am just as vulnerable to a good recommendation from a trusted source as anyone else, and that makes up a large component of what I read." Anne

It's 2016! We revive our "what's working" segment, plus small changes to make at the start of a new year and our favorite resources and approaches to the big six areas of change.  But first! A quick reminder on where you can find us on the interwebs: subscribe to our email list, follow us on Instagram and follow us on Twitter. And make sure you use our hashtags: #ATTintention and #ATTindulgence What you’ll hear: What's working and not working for us Big, huge goals vs. small, daily steps How different Myers Briggs personality types make New Year's Resolutions The one book we each want to read this year The six key areas people typically want to change, and our approach to each: relationships, money, eating habits, nutrition, time management, and self care Can I quote you on that? "To do the big things well requires doing the little things well." Maggie "I want to make more homemade pasta." Maggie "People > productivity." Jacey "It's okay to be broke." Maggie "Probably the most important thing I know to do wit