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This week, we discuss why privacy matters and how to protect it in our increasingly public lives, and pets on social media. 

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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 to be known." Jacey "There is clinical research that shows watching cat videos makes us happier and has health benefits." Maggie

Links:

Our vintage episode on the pros and cons of Googling strangers @jacksgoldenlife @chloetheminifrenchie @lionelthehog The Fast, Furry Rise of the Instagram-Famous Pet 17 Cat Vines That Will Make You Laugh Every Time 29 Cats Who Failed So Hard They Won How to leave an iTunes review:

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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 Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson The Living Room on Radiolab Surprisingly Awesome Podcast Death, Sex and Money: The Power of Yesi Ortiz Michelle Conley Cherry Citymapper app How to leave an iTunes review:

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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 Bogel "Do whatever works for you and your personality." Anne Bogel

Links

Subscribe to Kindle deals of the Day  Modern Mrs. Darcy's 2016 reading challenge The Lake House by Kate Morton Chief Inspector Gamache series by Louise Penny Middlemarch by George Eliot My Kitchen Year: 136 Recipes That Saved My Life by Ruth Reichl Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Guwande Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson 10% Happier by Dan Harris The Travelers by Chris Pavone Flight of Dreams by Ariel Lawhon Knowing myself, knowing my kids, and taking 4 kids to NYC without losing my mind Connect with Anne on her blog, Instagram, or Twitter Connect with us on Instagram or Twitter

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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 with money is give first." Jacey "Routines take the decision out of self care for me." Maggie "My most valued resource for self care is quiet." Jacey "Recharge so you can pour out." Jacey "You have to be where you are to get where you need to go." Amy Poehler "If something is worth doing, it's worth doing badly." Nicky Gumbel

Links

What happens when each Myers Briggs personality type makes a New Year's resolution MBTI New Year's Resolutions Maggie's 2016 book choice: Rising Strong Jacey's 2016 book choice: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Happy Mail Eatwell.com Training Peaks Sworkit app Toggl Stay Focused The Day Designer How to leave an iTunes review:

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In our final episode of 2015, we reflect on the year by answering a series of thought-provoking (and sometimes silly) questions.

What you'll hear:

How we are spending our holidays Our reflections on reflecting in general The best and worst things we ate this year What we've learned, lost, and loved over the past 12 months A year end benediction

Can I quote you on that?

"I feel like I'm really on top of my texting." Jacey "Something I've learned is the value of and the high calling it is to look at the people in your day-to day and love them and serve them well." Maggie "Am I loving my friends well or are they getting sacrificed for the sake of this big 'calling.'" Maggie "You're not as good or as bad as you think." Jacey "The anecdote for self doubt isn't self-confidence, but rather a deep and abiding acceptance of weakness." Jacey "Internet…you can do better." Maggie "The spinning plate thing doesn't work for me. I'm ok with not being able to do as much as other people." Maggie "The biggest thing I learned this year is the value of being and becoming versus doing and achieving." Jacey "You're not special, but you're here." Jacey

Links:

New Year's reflections question list from the Art of Simple Relevant Podcast interview with David Oyelowo All the Light We Cannot See Rising Strong Provence, 1970 The Skimm How to leave an iTunes review:

Thoughts, questions, comments?

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In this episode, we discuss agreeing to disagree, plus Read Watch Listen Follow and a bonus holiday edition!

While you're around a literal table with family members this holiday season, neutralize heated conversations or infuse pleasant ones with even more joy by recommending our podcast! Or subscribing to it on people's phones while they're in the bathroom. Either way.

What you'll hear:

The importance of disagreement in relationships The problem with processing disagreement as rejection Why we need to examine motivation for engaging (or not) in a disagreement When you do choose to engage, tips for handling the conversation with grace and guts Reminder: we don't have the power to change people's hearts; only God can do that

Can I quote you on that?

"Where's there's friction, there's refinement." Maggie "Sometimes the refinement comes from butting up against each other even if you don't ever come to a place of seeing eye to eye." Jacey "Seek to understand more than to be understood." Jacey "We're not sacrificing our beliefs by examining someone else's." Maggie "Ask more questions." Maggie "If we just unfollow everyone we disagree with, then we're creating these echo chambers where we can just be affirmed for our beliefs and never be challenged." Jacey "One of my recurring prayers is for my blind spots to be illuminated." Jacey

Links:

"How to Disagree About Heated Issues" // Relevant Magazine Why We Need You to NOT Unfriend, Unfollow, or Block Those You Disagree with on Social Media // Shawn Smucker Maggie's reads: Magnify Magazine, Rachel Khoo's Kitchen Notebook: Over 100 Delicious Recipes from My Personal Cookbook Jacey's reads: Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert, Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff Maggie's holiday read: "The Cremation of Sam McGee" Jacey's holiday reads: Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson. Letters From Father Christmas by J.R.R. Tolkien Maggie's watches: Tomorrowland, "Master of None" Jacey's watches: Spotlight, "The Man in the Highcastle" Maggie's holiday watches: Miracle on 34th Street, The Santa Claus, Love Actually Jacey's holiday watches: Home Alone, The Nutcracker Ballet Maggie's listen: A Very Relevant Christmas  Jacey's listen: B.J. Novak on Tim Ferriss' podcast Joint Christmas listen: Around the Table holiday playlist Maggie's follow: The Armstrong Collective Jacey's follow: The List App How to leave an iTunes review:

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In this episode, we're talking with Steve Cockram, cofounder of GiANT Worldwide and a wonderful mentor of Maggie's in London. He's an expert in the field of Jungian Type Analysis expert (Myers Briggs), so he shares the value and limitations of such assessments, why the American woman is the most difficult role in the world, according to Steve, and some insights from his book about being more intentional strategic in the time we have. What you'll hear

The most delightful British accent Staying connected and productive when there's never enough time The value and limitations of personality assessments How understanding your children's personality types can inform your parenting What a fromager is, and why we all need one

Can I quote you on that? "It's less about trying to fit more into less, but being a little more strategic in how you use the time that you have." Steve Cockram "Our culture plays a significant role in how we understand the importance of rest and family." Steve Cockram "A personality assessment tells you what you think you ought and should be, and is really made up of your nature, nurture and choice." "Behaviors tell you the complex mix of nature, nurture, and the choices that you've made." Steve Cockram "Being the American woman is the most impossible role in the world to play." Steve Cockram "I like cheese to invade my senses." Steve Cockram Links

Five Gears: How To Be Present and Productive When There Is Never Enough Time Connect with Steve on Twitter Connect with us on Instagram or Twitter

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This week we chat all things holiday parties: themes, traditions, and our favorite recipes. We also discuss how to be a gracious guest as well as a stress-free host.

What you'll hear:

Stories from Maggie's recent trip to Budapest Jacey's adventures in novel writing Our favorite (and least favorite) types of holiday parties Fun party ideas, themes, tips, and recipes How to be both a good party host and guest Tips for dealing with awkward party social interactions

Can I quote you on that?

"Hosting tip, use your kids." Maggie "People will notice a stressed out host a lot more than they'll notice an overcooked cookie." Maggie "Know your strengths and know what you like and what's going ot be fun for you to do." Jacey "They're a little mouthy these days." Jacey on the World Health Organization "Excuse yourself to go to the bathroom…and then don't come back." Maggie's strategy for leaving a party

Links:

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Around the Table Christmas spotify playlist Sole Hope Ina Garten's Cheese Straws Shutterbean Easy Appetizer Ideas Salted Rocky Road Fudge Cranberry Ginger Fizz Cranberry Margaritas Two-ingredient Cocktails Winter Sangria Russian Tea Cakes Chocolate Toffee Kettle Corn Maggie's Holiday Candy Trio

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In this episode, we discuss dealing with unmet expectations, the results of ten Buzzfeed quizzes we took, and the hyper-classification of ourselves and each other.

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What you'll hear:

Healthy ways to respond to unmet expectations Why good bosses put unrealistically high expectations on employees The narcissistic side of self knowledge Our sorry knowledge of The Constitution...especially compared to our knowledge of Netflix and 90's rom coms :/

Can I quote you on that?

"Wouldn't you say that our happiness and how we experience life is actually way more affected by our expectations than our reality?" Jacey "What happens when our expectations aren't met is it shakes something we believed in." Maggie "When we get used to our expectations being met, we start to feel kind of invincible...and we get this false sense of control over our lives." Jacey "When were we ever promised a perfect life?" Maggie "Oftentimes, we project the expectations we have of ourselves onto other people." Maggie "Self knowledge is a wonderful thing but at what point does it just become navel gazing?" Jacey "We are desperate for identity." Maggie The Interent allows us to find all the other people who are just like us and surround ourselves in this little circle and never hear anything from anyone outside of it." Jacey

Links:

"Changing our Expectations" // Relevant Magazine "Don't be a Slave to Expectations for Yourself" // Relevant Magazine "Communicate Expectations the Right Way" // Forbes Magazine How to leave an iTunes review:

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