In today’s joyful episode, we dig into our “magic bags” and surprise each other with our current favorite things. We share our top 10 unique items, shows, apps, and little delights we’re loving right now.

As the holiday season begins, we’re also reflecting on the power of our dollars and the importance of spending with intention. In honor of Small Business Saturday, we highlight some of our favorite local businesses—many of them women-owned—and invite you to join us in supporting small businesses (especially women owned),  local makers and entrepreneurs this year.

Kate’s List:

1.The book “The Mountain is You” by Brianna West (Cielo Iowa City)

2.Brandi Carlisle’s album “Returning to Myself”

3.Le Bon girlfriend socks from Revival

4.Hu Ha underwear

5.Heather Cox Richardson Letters

6.Colorscience tinted moisturizer

7.Elise Loehnen’s “Pulling the Thread” podcast

8.Cold Foam from Trader Joe’s

9.The show “The Diplomat” on Netflix

10.Bergamot scented deodorant cremo

Betsy’s List:

1.Kusmi Tea – Tea from France 

2.Trevor Hall song “Blue Sky Mind”

3.Jones Road Miracle Balm

4.Ego Battery Powered Leaf Blower and Lawn Mower 

5.Ozlo sleep pods

6.Trip sparkling drink 

7.Time Shifter App

8.Spoon Flower Wall Paper

9.Netflix Show “Nobody Wants This”

10.Tiny Flower bouquet from Willow and Stock

Today’s Episode sponsored by:

The Local Hub

Kate Moreland Coaching

Dr Yoga Momma

Heartland Yoga

Want to do your own Heroine’s Journey with Dr. Betsy? Consider joining Reclaim: A Heroine’s Journey with Betsy. This 13-week online course takes you on a journey “in and down” (the feminine path) to reclaim your lost feminine parts, heal your wounded masculine parts, receive initiation from the Goddess, and return a changed person.  This course runs during the darkest days of the year, which tends to be the best time for depth work according to Dr. Betsy.  This course begins November 2025.   For all the upcoming details visits https://dryogamomma.com/reclaim-heroines-journey-of-transformation

Join Kate at this local event January 11th

Winter Gathering at the Well with Water Bearer

Want to go on retreat?  Want to join Betsy in Costa Rica in May 2026 at her favorite retreat center to help you reorganize your inner space using yoga, meditation, energy medicine, and hypnosis?  All the details here!

To join the Tend Her 4.0 Course on Hope (It’s Free!), visit here: https://dryogamomma.com/tend-her-4-0-hope/

Local Businesses that we love! Thank you for your partnership at events and for being so amazing!

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