Around The Table Podcast

We did an episode about money recently, so we thought we'd help you save some with ideas for free things to do this weekend! Maggie's ideas: Get physical: hike, bike, group sports, ultimate frisbee Cook! Pretend you're on Chopped. Go to a market - Whole Foods date, anyone? Window shopping Host a game night Jacey's ideas: Read! Take advantage of your local library. DIY projects Host a themed potluck At home manicure and pedicure Plan and dream Image by @jensane The post Five on Friday: free things to do this weekend appeared first on Around the Table Podcast.

In this week's episode, we discuss what it means to be bold in work, daily life, and relationships. We also chat about the pros and cons of a vegetarian diet. But first, if you've had a chance to rate and review our show on iTunes, THANK YOU! If not, would you please? It only takes a minute. What you'll hear: How we define boldness and how we define what boldness is NOT. What holds us back from being bold in situations that require it. How being bold (assertive) in professional settings affects our careers and job satisfaction. The tale of Jacey's epic high-dive jump. Why boldness is required for authentic relationships. The different types of vegetarianism. The health benefits of being a vegetarian and which nutrients to monitor when following a plant-based diet. Can I quote you on that? "You took advantage, like a teenager does when their parents go out of town, of the fact that I was not there to bring up emojis." - Maggie "I see boldness as looking at a situation that makes you feel uncomfortable and choo

Welcome to this Around the Table lunch break with Jamie Golden of Jamie's Sweet Revenge and The Popcast! We discuss Jamie's career change and how it was a literal piece of cake, the anatomy of the perfect funny tweet, and why Jesus wouldn't get an Evite to her dinner party. WE ARE DOING A GIVEAWAY FOR JAMIE'S CAKE POPS! Be sure you're following @aroundthetablepodcast and @jamiesrabbits for details. What you'll hear: What Jamie did the first Monday she woke up without a job or a plan Advice for people thinking about starting a freelance or self employed career Finding humor in everyday life Can I quote you on that? "Prep as much as you can, and put money in savings so you're not agreeing to take a job you don't think is right." - Jamie, on getting prepared to start freelance work before you quit your current job "I could do nothing else but cake pops, and it pays all my bills." - Jamie Golden "Funny on Twitter is not making fun of other people, but being self deprecating." - Jamie Golden "The Oscars and the Gr

In this episode, Jacey is joined by a special guest host - her husband, Mike. They discuss working together as a couple on finances, and answer a listener question about sacrificing to reach financial goals without being miserable. What you'll hear: How our communication style and handling of money has changed during our marriage The complicated emotions that can accompany merging finances as a couple The importance of the "we" and "ours" mentality in a marriage The important of a zero based budget, and the basics of how to make one Ways to save money without being miserable Can I quote you on that? "When I realized how much we owed, it was really easy for me to make the switch from, 'this is our problem,' to 'how could you put me in this position?'" - Jacey "If I were to have that knee jerk, emotional reaction, and spew the things that I was feeling, it would be unfair, really hurtful, and really ungrateful." - Jacey "I processed internally until I could approach you from a calm, rational place where I could

Here's the low-down on what's been working for us lately... What’s working for Maggie: Boldness Smoothies Current favorite: Almond milk, oats, frozen banana, almond butter If you're in Charleston, hit up The Daily for some killer smoothies Whatsapp groups and iMessage for Mac Bandsintown Not asking people what they "do." What’s working for Jacey: Writing out prayers Smoothies Current favorite: Greek yogurt, frozen cherries, vanilla extract Airbnb ‘Grounding” herself Potted plants Thoughts, questions, comments? Find Around the Table on Instagram or Twitter, or leave a comment below. Maggie on Instagram, Twitter, and her blog Jacey on Instagram, Twitter and her blog If you've had a chance to rate and review our show on iTunes, THANK YOU! If not, would you please? It only takes a minute. Some links are affiliates. Thanks for supporting our site! Image by @jensane The post Five on Friday: What’s Working appeared first on Around the Table Podcast.

In this week’s episode, we host our monthly Read/Watch/Listen/Follow segment and talk about all things sleep - the importance of sleep, sleep habits, sleeping with smartphones - and we get caught up on Maggie's first week back in the UK. What you'll hear: What happens when you cut off adults from entertainment for five hours How we've been slacking as readers New podcast and music recommendations A super funny Instagram account to follow Our bad sleep habits How sleep is a pillar of health alongside nutrition and exercise Can I quote you on that? “Jacey went nude." - Maggie "Maggie's like, 'let's change the world!' and I'm like, 'let's laugh and waste time!'" - Jacey "I'm very aggressive when it comes to wanting to be in bed on time." - Maggie "There's science to back us up on this." - Jacey "If you're not getting enough sleep and creating a caloric deficit, your body is going to lean toward breaking down muscle than breaking down fat." - Maggie "Blue light suppresses melatonin production, so it's a lot harde

On today's (first!) Around the Table Lunch Break, we chat with Shauna Niequist about her new devotional, Savor: Living Abundantly Where You Are, As You Are, why the word "should" is a warning sign, and which pop artist she'd invite to her dream dinner party. What you'll hear: Why our entire lives are our spiritual lives The role of structure and rhythm in a savoring life The amazing guests Shauna would invite to her dream dinner party Can I quote you on that? "The spiritual part of your life is sometimes when you're with your kids, sometimes when you're around your table, and sometimes when you're at church - I think it's all spiritual life." - Shauna Niequist "Some of the most profoundly spiritual moments of your life might happen in the context of relationship, not in the context of being alone with a book." - Shauna Niequist "God does some of His best work in my life and in our community when we get together around the table - it's sacred space as much as any church building. God does really good work when

(We interrupt these show-notes for some very EXCITING NEWS!) We are going to two episodes a week starting this Friday! Listen in as we launch our new series, Around the Table: Lunch Break, with our very first guest, Shauna Niequist. You won't want to miss this one, so subscribe to our show to automatically get new episodes as they are released. And make sure to follow us on Instagram for a chance to win a copy of Shauna's new devotional, Savor. (Now to your regularly scheduled programming...) In this week’s episode, we discuss the pros and cons of long-distance relationships and Jacey shares with us the story of how she met and fell in love with her husband, Mike. We also compare our daily soundtracks.  What you'll hear: Maggie's brain is mashed potatoes. Also, she got a new bike! Jacey and Mike's love story (swoon). The challenges and benefits of long distance relationships. How personalities and maturity affect our success in long distance relationships. The soundtracks to our lives: what we listen to while

In this episode, we chat about where it's worth it to splurge and where to save, as well as seasonal spring produce and recipes.  If you've had a chance to rate and review our show on iTunes, THANK YOU! If not, would you please? It only takes a minute. We also want to remind you to subscribe to our show so you'll automatically get new episodes. What you'll hear: Amazon Prime is what's up How to be lazily eco friendly An update on Jacey's hair situation What "balayage" is What food is worth splurging on Questions you can ask yourself to decide if your splurges are worth it Delicious ways to prepare spring produce Can I quote you on that? "A splurge is anything that I will pay more for because the convenience, quality or enjoyment I get is such that I wouldn't get from a cheaper alternative." - Jacey "When I go out to eat, I want something creative and inspiring; I want to be culinarily stimulated." - Maggie "I feel like this is a revelatory podcast for me." - Maggie "Is this something worth splurging on, or ha

In this week’s episode, we discuss the complicated business of time management, what spring cleaning means to us, and why we should stop trying to be Beyoncé. If you've had a chance to rate and review our show on iTunes, THANK YOU! If not, would you please? It only takes a minute. What you’ll hear: Our take on time management and how to get stuff done. What we've learned as working ladies trying to balance all aspects of our lives. The importance of an ‘all things being equal’ rhythm. The tools we use to organize our days and our affinity towards written calendars. The importance of meal planning and pre-portioning food. What we like and dislike about Spring. The origins of Spring cleaning and how each of us participates. Our personal pajama preferences. Can I quote you on that? "The main issue is that most people are reactive when it comes to time management." - Maggie “Don’t let your calendar get filled with other people’s agendas." - Jacey “Don’t let the good things crowd out the best things.” - Jacey “I b

In this episode, we talk about text message etiquette, dating and texting, and all things iMessage. Then we share some little known facts about animals, pop culture, food and ourselves!  If you've had a chance to rate and review our show on iTunes, THANK YOU! If not, would you please? It only takes a minute. What you'll hear: Why we're about to start aging twice as fast The rules of engagement for a group message The pros and cons of texting in dating or flirting relationships The most common sleeping position for couples What Moon Pies have to do with New Year's Eve in Mobile, AL Why your hot cousin can't seem to get a job Why you cry so often Why you should Instagram your food before you eat it Can I quote you on that? "Text conversations should be kept light, fun and practical. They shouldn't concern any serious topics that are highly emotional, really important, or contain any information that can leave ambiguity when it comes to intention and inflection." - Maggie "The text message enables the passive ag

In this week's episode, we share our recommendations for what to read, watch, listen to, and follow this month. We also discuss the power of vulnerability and Maggie shares her perspective on the coconut oil phenomenon.  If you've had a chance to rate and review our show on iTunes, THANK YOU! If not, would you please? It only takes a minute. What you’ll hear: What we’re reading, watching, listening to, and following this month. How we define vulnerability. The effect of shame and fear on our willingness to be vulnerable. The crutches we lean on to protect ourselves in the context of vulnerability. The benefits of vulnerability on social, emotional, and spiritual health. Why coconut oil may not be the miracle food you've heard it is. Can I quote you on that? “What we all desire, at the deepest level, is to be known. To be actually, fully known for who we really are, and to be loved as we’re known.” - Jacey “Our instinct to protect ourselves is constantly challenging that courage to be vulnerable.” - Jacey “I d

In this episode, we talk about our trip to Birmingham, the pros and cons of personality typing and host the first Around the Table book club where we'll be discussing The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. If you've had a chance to rate and review our show on iTunes, THANK YOU! If not, would you please? It only takes a minute. Make sure you're following us on Instagram - we have a giveaway coming up! What you'll hear: Our next book club book choice How you can win a copy of that book How we've used our personality types as crutches Our Myers-Briggs personality types Our favorite quotes and characters from Guernsey What makes a great "catch" Can I quote you on that? "It's become so popular to be an introvert these days." - Jacey "It's easy to say, 'I need alone time.' It's hard for me to say, 'I need friend time.'" - Maggie "The old adage - humor is the best way to make the unbearable bearable - may be true." - Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society "This obsession with dignity can ruin your

In this episode, we talk about '30 things to do before turning 30' and compare notes on our own personal bucket lists. We also discuss option overwhelm and how to avoid having too many choices.  If you’ve had a chance to rate and review our show on iTunes, THANK YOU! If not, would you please? It only takes a minute! Here’s how: Click this link. Click “open in iTunes.” Then hit the “ratings and reviews” tab and then click “write review.” Easy peezy lemon squeezy! What you'll hear: We compare bucket lists and share stories of sky diving, skinny dipping, and cross country road trips. Why not to ride in an elevator with Maggie. How Jacey and her husband (Mike) used a communal celebration to thank their friends and family for supporting Mike's PhD journey. We discuss how motivation and time management are influenced by option overload. Tips on how to overcome option anxiety. Decision fatigue: what is it and how does it affect your ability to make choices? How habit and routine affect our decision making. The negat

In this episode, we play a quick fire round of 25 questions for 25 episodes, discuss the importance of mentors, and answer a listener question about the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist. If you've had a chance to rate and review our show on iTunes, THANK YOU! If not, would you please? It only takes a minute! Here's how: Click this link. Click "open in iTunes." Then hit the "ratings and reviews" tab and then click "write review." Easy peezy lemon squeezy! What you'll hear: How we (try to) keep ourselves from dominating a conversation The areas of our lives we're most intentional Different types of mentors worth seeking How mentors inspired us and changed our lives Ideas for finding a mentor when you don't know where to start The concept of "mentors from afar" The difference between a dietitian and nutrionist What to look for in a dietitian as a patient What Maggie thinks about coconut oil from a dietetic perspective Can I quote you on that? "I'm just a hot tornado mess of smells." - Maggie "A

In this episode, we discuss the importance of discipline in a balanced life, what we wanted to be when we grow up, and the correct pronunciation of 'Nutella.' If you haven't had a chance to review our podcast on iTunes, we would greatly appreciate it. If you have reviewed us, thank you from the bottom of our hearts!   What we talked about: Sacrifice vs. Reward Discipline (especially as it pertains to exercise and healthy eating) in order to reap the rewards. The social stigma attached to making sacrifices for your health and the reward of exercising self-control. The vulnerability of making lifestyle changes. Viewing your eating habits through a 90/10 lens - 90% of the time you're eating to fuel your body, 10% of the time you're eating for pleasure. What we mean when we say 'balance.' "One of the marks of a certain type of bad man is that he cannot give up a thing himself without wanting everyone else to give it up." - C.S. Lewis in Mere Christianity What we want to be when we grow up. Jacey wanted to be a te

In this episode, we share our experience on a Charleston culinary tour, we host our third edition of Read/Watch/Listen/Follow, and answer a listener question about getting started running!  All photography by @jensane Charleston Culinary Tours invited us on one of their Upper King Street tours this week, and we had a blast! We visited three restaurants and a bakery where we indulged in some of the finest food offerings in the city. Maggie would want to work as a culinary tour guide if she weren't moving. Our guide, Guilds, grew up in Charleston and taught us history as well as about the rise of the culinary scene in Charleston. Jacey's favorite restaurant on the tour was Hom, a burger boutique. Dixie flatbread - pimento cheese, confit pork, caramelized onions, arugula dressed with maple bacon vinaigrette. The Green Gobble'n -  a turkey burger inspired by Thanksgiving, featuring melted leeks, spinach, brie, green goddess aioli, and green apple. Maggie's favorite was R Kitchen, an old house turned kitchen that

In this week's episode, we talk about how to: road trip, accept compliments, and fall in love with anyone. We also play a mad round of 'Fortunately/Unfortunately,' so hold on to your pets and your phalanges. Thank you so much to those of you who have reviewed our podcast on iTunes! It means so much to us. Show Notes: Jacey and Maggie begin this week's episode by recounting the event henceforth referred to as 'The Battle of the Ravenel Bridge." It is a riveting tale of hardship, perserverence, and ultimate victory. Jacey saw Selma last week and highly recommends it. She also shares how the movie challenged her and raised the following questions: Is being a small part of a great cause enough for our generation? Has the need to be known for what we're doing stolen our ability to accomplish anything meaningful?  “Like anybody, I would like to have a long life. Longevity has its place. But I'm not concerned about that now. I just want to do God's will.” - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  Speaking of Alabama, Jacey and

In this episode, we talk about a candle making class we took, this Harvard Business Review article How Will You Measure Your Life, what not to sacrifice when paying off debt, and a very important decision Jacey needs your help to make. Proceed NO FURTHER without reviewing our podcast iTunes. Please? Last week was our least favorite week of 2015 so far. So we're talking about the week before instead! Candlefish:  We took a candle making class at Candlefish. Jacey wants to live there and/or open her own Candlefish should she ever leave Charleston. We spend the first segment of our show gushing over the candle making experience and sharing what we learned! Fun fact: At her wedding, Jacey assigned dinner seating by wine varietals instead of table number i.e. "I'm at the Chardonnay table!" Candlefish sells many brands of candles, Rifle Paper Co products and the lunch boxes from our gift menu! Remember that? How we love you and Christmas so much that we did giveaways? We're always thinking of you guys. That's worth