2 Chit Chat Chicks

This week we’re back with one of our favourite traditions — our Read / Watch / Listen Roundup! Leah enters her semi-retired era (Eydie is recovering), we talk about seasonal lattes that taste like candle wax, and Eydie unveils her new sacred ritual: pre-pajama loungewear.

Leah: Stretch your Starbucks gift cards by saving them for seasonal drinks… unless you discover you hate them.
Eydie: Natural Life and ANRABESS lounge sets — perfect for cozy evenings and not quite pajama time.

READ/WATCH/LISTEN RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Courting Mr. Lincoln — Louis Bayard
• The Rachel Incident — Caroline O’Donoghue
• Unreasonable Hospitality — Will Guidara
• How to Do Nothing — Jenny Odell

• The Residence (Netflix) — Leah’s bird-watching-detective obsession.
• Leanne (Netflix) — Warm, funny Southern-mom sitcom starring Leanne Morgan.
• Inside the Mind of a Cat (Netflix) — A teacher-recommended delight.
• The Green Bay Packers — Eydie’s roller-coaster emotional investment.

• Telepathy Tapes (Podcast) — Mind-bending and fascinating.
• KC & The Sunshine Band — Perfect for workouts.
• Beautiful Chorus — Meditative, celestial, calming.
• Jack Johnson — Lulu-approved good vibes.

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🎙️ Episode Title: Living Gracefully — At Least Comfortably

Teaser: We’re talking about body comfort, aging, and learning to live with ourselves — with humor, honesty, and a dash of grace.

This week, Leah and Eydie chat about what it means to live gracefully, especially as our bodies and priorities shift with time. From confidence wobbles to moments of real acceptance, this episode celebrates finding peace with who we are — right now.

In this episode:
💬 Real talk about aging, comfort, and confidence
🌿 What we’re still learning to let go of
💡 How laughter, gratitude, and community help us live well at every stage
🔥 The Chit Chat Challenge of the Week

Join the conversation:

• Follow us on Instagram: @2chitchatchicks

• Check out Eydie’s Etsy shop: Prairie Girl Greetings

• Join The Chit Chat Coop on Facebook — a fun, positive place to respond to the week’s challenge and find encouragement to live your best life.

• Leah’s blog: leahrempel.org/blog

• Eydie’s blog: littleranchhouseintheprairie.blogspot.com

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Episode Title: Revisiting 25: 100 Days Left in 2025

Teaser: What would you revisit, redo, or reignite with just 100 days left in the year?

In this episode, Leah and Eydie look back at age 25 and forward to the last 100 days of 2025. We talk about what we’ve learned, the habits we want to keep building, and the rituals that help us show up for ourselves. From laughter to reflection, this one’s about choosing joy, wellness, and intention — even in small steps.

Links & Recommendations:

From morning tea to evening wind-downs, we’re exploring how simple rituals can anchor our days and support wellness.

This week, Leah and Eydie talk about the everyday rituals that bring calm, structure, and meaning to life. From sauna chats to walking sticks, from small routines to big mindset shifts, we share how rituals help us meet ourselves where we are and bring more joy to daily living.

Links & Recommendations:

• Check out Eydie's Etsy shop: ⁠⁠Prairie Girl Greetings⁠⁠

• We’d love for you to join us at the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chit Chat Coop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on FaceBook where you can  respond to the week's Chit Chat Challenge. The CC Coop is a fun place to come for positive energy and encouragement to live your best lives. 

  Here are our individual blogs:

  Leah's blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leahrempel.org/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  Eydie's blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠littleranchhouseintheprairie.blogspot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  
  

  Here's the tai chi on youtube I recommend: https://www.youtube.com/@Taiflow

  
  

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Teaser: From sauna chats to blackberry walks, we’re talking about the everyday joys that come with choosing wellness.

This week, Leah and Eydie share wellness tips (yes, including Taco Bell race recommendations!), talk about sinus tricks and cold plunges, and reflect on the little choices that bring more energy, freedom, and joy.

Links & Recommendations:

• Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@2chitchatchicks⁠

• Check out our blogs + more at ⁠Prairie Girl Greetings⁠ and The CC Coop

• Like what you hear? Leave us a review — it helps others find the pod!

Thanks for joining us — and big thanks to Leah for editing this episode.

Cluck cluck, friends!

🐥 Tips and Tricks:🔥 Campfire Chat:🐓 Chit Chat Challenge:💌 Stay Connected

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Episode Title: Meet Yourself Where You Are

Teaser: Stretchy waistbands, small wins, and meeting yourself exactly where you are — let’s talk about it.

This week, Leah and Eydie share tips for managing sweets, inspiration from Packers Defensive Coordinator Jeff Hafley, and reflections on how to meet yourself where you are in health, habits, and mindset. We talk about checking in with yourself, celebrating tiny wins, and resetting your self-talk.

Links & Recommendations:

• Join THE CHIT CHAT COOP on Facebook for the Chit Chat Challenge of the Week

• • Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@2chitchatchicks⁠

  • Check out Eydie's Etsy store: ⁠Prairie Girl Greetings⁠

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🎧 SHOW NOTES: Episode 201: Wellness Accountability Partners

This week on The 2 Chit Chat Chicks, we’re stacking good habits and syncing up with support!

• Create a Wellness Playlist on Spotify – because sometimes the right song is the self-care.

• Habit Stacking 101 – Leah shares how layering habits can create routines that actually stick.

We continue our Wellness Series with a powerful tool: Accountability Partners.
Eydie’s walking down memory lane (hi, Paula!), Leah’s searching for someone to keep her on track, and together we chat about:

• What makes a great accountability partner

• How to know when it’s not working

• Why the right support can help you meet your wellness goals

Could an accountability partner help you stay on track?
Whether it’s a gym buddy, a check-in text, or a virtual coffee date — try it out this week!

• Follow us on Instagram: @2chitchatchicks

• Check out our blogs + more at Prairie Girl Greetings and The CC Coop

• Like what you hear? Leave us a review — it helps others find the pod!

Thanks for joining us — and big thanks to Leah for editing this episode.

Cluck cluck, friends!

🐥 Tips and Tricks:🔥 Campfire Chat:🐓 Chit Chat Challenge:💌 Stay Connected

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We did it, Chicks and Roosters! We’ve officially reached 200 episodes — and this one is a full-on celebration. 🎈

In this extra special episode, we:

• Reflect on how the pandemic + Jack Canfield’s Success Principles workbook started it all
• Share our all-time favorite tips and tricks (Chip Dust! Frixion pens! Thrifting magic!)
• Revisit beloved Campfire Chats (The Pony Story, Hygge, Barbie, Beauty Product reviews, and Episode 192: Fashion and Frivolity)
• Play a Chit Chat Trivia Challenge — spoiler: we don’t remember all the answers
• Laugh about our “beefs” (Buttery Soft… and Donnie?)
• Issue a sweet Chit Chat Challenge to Coop members

This episode is full of memories, laughter, and love — all thanks to YOU, our listeners.

🎧 Grab your favorite drink (or do some Tai Chi!) and listen now to Episode 200: A Cluckin’ Good 200! — available wherever you get your podcasts.

📌 Links & More

Our Blogs

• Leah’s blog: https://leahrempel.org/blog

• Eydie’s blog: http://littleranchhouseintheprairie.blogspot.com

Instagram

• @2ChitChatChicks

• @Leah’s Instagram

• @Eydie’s Instagram

  
  

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This week, we’re talking about how to coach yourself with compassion — no whistles, no harsh pep talks, just gentle encouragement and small wins that add up.

We chat about:
✅ Why we’re done with strict rules and tiny, measurable goals (sorry, Monday Resets!)
✅ Kate Bowler’s books and her beautiful reminders to embrace imperfect days
✅ James Clear’s idea of getting just 1 percent better
✅ Adding wellness wins into everyday life (power bowls, restorative yoga, and even Packers couch coaching)
✅ Handling setbacks with grace (thanks, Grandma Sara!)
✅ Planning your day with intention, not pressure

We’re all about keeping things light, happy, and real — because sometimes the best coach is the one who cheers you on with kindness.

More From Us:

We’d love for you to join us at the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chit Chat Coop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on FaceBook where you can  respond to the week's Chit Chat Challenge. The CC Coop is a fun place to come for positive energy and encouragement to live your best lives. 

Here are our individual blogs:

Leah's blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leahrempel.org/blog⁠⁠

Eydie's blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠littleranchhouseintheprairie.blogspot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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