Around the Table Podcast

This week's episode is our second annual Thanksgiving spectacular! We will be discussing little known Thanksgiving facts, some DIY table décor ideas, helpful cooking tips, and what we are grateful for.

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What you'll hear:

Some little known Thanksgiving facts Jacey's appreciation for teachers The first instalment of our #ATTcookingschool What we can and can't live without on our Thanksgiving table Reflections on what we are grateful for this past year A delightful Thanksgiving poem

Can I quote you on that?

"Teachers, I want you to know that I appreciate you and am willing to make a fool of myself in social situations." Jacey "The first Thanksgiving was eaten with only spoons and knives." Jacey "Always brine your turkeys." Maggie "Do not ruin my vegetables with canned soup and bread crumbs. Don't do it." Maggie "Sometimes, I think God's grace is us not getting what we want." Jacey

Links:

"Thanksgiving, the Julia Child Way" Alton Brown's brining recipe Roasting pans Around our Thanksgiving table: Part I Seth Godin's Thanksgiving reader

Thoughts, questions, comments?

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This week we are joined by wife, mom, and small business owner, Katie Lewis. We discuss the vision behind her Dear Mushka jewelry line, how to cater to an audience while staying true to yourself, and we also share somewhat shameful concert experiences.

What you'll hear:

The story behind Dear Mushka A tale of transition into a Christian business How we can share the gospel through wearing beautiful things Thoughts on finding the balance between creating products you love while also catering to your customers Why not to take your dad to an N'Sync concert

Can I quote you on that?

"Yes our stories are so important, but there is a abigger story that is not being told- the story of the gospel." Katie Lewis "Beyond telling just OUR story with beauty, we can tell THE story with beauty." Katie Lewis "I think that when you pray for creativity, the Lord gives it to you." Katie Lewis "We want things to be more than just pretty, we want them to be meaningful." Katie Lewis "As creatives, we have the ability to fill a void, to see what people want and say 'I can do that, I can make that'" Katie Lewis

Links:

Katie's Dear Mushka shop and blog Follow Katie on instagram and twitter

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

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In this episode, we answer YOUR questions. We tell our five minute life stories and how we organize our days. Plus, our must listen podcasts, how to wear bold lipstick, the eternal brunch question and our all time guilty (guiltiest?) pleasures. 

BUT FIRST! Make sure you're subscribed to our show in iTunes. Also, we are all in on Instagram: tag a friend you think should join us around the table, and don't forget to use our new hashtags #ATTintention and #ATTindulgence!

What you'll hear:

A day in each of our lives Our best apps and tips we use to stay organized Our must listen podcasts How to get started wearing bold lipstick The answer to the eternal brunch question: savory or sweet?! The food version of an embarrassing song on our playlist Our all time guilty pleasures

Can I quote you on that?

"I tend to plan my day the night before." Maggie "One thing that works really well for me is categorizing my days and doing things at the same time." Jacey "I think having friends you cannot live a fake life for is key." Jacey "Find your red." Maggie's advice on venturing into bold lipstick "Tacos are great because they're a blank canvas but there are constants." Maggie on tacos as a go-to meal "I go through eyebrow pencil like it's my job." Maggie

Links:

Warm or cool undertones quiz Universally flattering lipsticks How to leave an iTunes review:

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

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In this week's episode, we host our monthly segment of Read/Watch/Listen/Follow, and we discuss the wonderful world of Amazon product reviews.

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What you'll hear:

What we're reading, watching, listening to, and following Whether or not we are swayed by internet reviews Some highly entertaining (and slightly disturbing) Amazon reviews

Can I quote you on that?

"The thing with reviews is that people are more likely to write one if they have a negative experience." Maggie

Links:

Pretty Girls Entitlement vs Worthiness Wolf by Wolf Gretchin Rubin quiz Happier Podcast Off Camera: Jake Gyllenhall Adele: Hello Rach Kincaid: Get After Grafteful Ellen: Bic Pen

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

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We are joined for this lunch break by author, mom, podcaster, and ENFP, Megan Tietz. We discuss YouTube and Periscope, which insights Megan's found most valuable from Myers Briggs, some no fail recipes, and podcaster's dream dinner party.

What you'll hear:

Megan's thoughts on blogging vs. podcasting Megan's amazing insights on Myers Briggs Differences between Myers Briggs and the Enneagram The podcaster's dream dinner party A surprising turn of the tide on Jacey's disdain for Facebook groups

Can I quote you on that?

"I love seeing people explore creative pursuits." Megan Teitz "There's something for everybody on YouTube." Megan Tietz "Understanding how my brain is wired helps me give grace to myself." Megan Tietz

Links:

Listen to the Sorta Awesome Podcast Sorta Awesome Ep. 21: Uncovering the awesome of YouTube Sorta Awesome Ep. 15 Sixteen shades of awesome: all about Myers Briggs Around the Table personality typing episode Megan's chocolate cake recipe The Pioneer Woman's perfect pot roast Connect with Megan in the Sorta Awesome Facebook group, on Instagram, or the show's Instagram

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

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In this episode, we discuss the why and how of forgiveness, plus different types of forgiveness. Then, in our new segment, "Stuck in a Rut," we each share an area where we're stuck and help each other get out of that rut. Maggie lacks Instagram inspiration, and Jacey constantly apologizes for things that aren't her responsibility. 

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What you'll hear:

The physical effects of harboring resentment Different types of forgiveness Maggie's Instagram rut Jacey's "I'm sorry" rut

Can I quote you on that?

"Once you are really awakened to what He did, the forgiveness He extended, it's not even a 'we should because Jesus said so,' it's a 'we have to, because who are we to withhold this precious gift that was extended to us so freely?'" Maggie "The baggage is still going to affect you even if the relationship's no longer there to be tended." Jacey "Learning how to forgive is really important because we aren't going to get very far or very deep in any relationship without hurting each other." Jacey "Forgiveness is harder than harboring resentment; forgiveness is harder than holding grudges." Maggie "Let the practice of forgiveness highlight the fact that you are going to need it, too." Maggie "Since brokenness is the way of folks, the only way to live peacefully is to forgive everyone constantly, including yourself." Glennon Doyle Melton

Links:

"The scientific case for forgiveness" "The science of forgiveness: 'When you don't forgive you release all the chemicals of the stress response'" Rising Strong by Brené Brown Amy Schumer "I'm sorry" How to leave an iTunes review:

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

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In this Five on Friday episode, we share ideas for ways to spend your time on October 31st that have nothing to do with Halloween. 

Maggie:

Go see a film Learn something! Attend a cooking or mixology class Spend time making Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations Host a party for other Halloween curmudgeons (aka: a normal dinner party) Volunteer and give back to your community

Jacey:

Snag reservations to a fancy restaurant Make popcorn balls Play Halloween candy Jenga Offer to be a designated driver 'Dress up' as an adult comfortable in your own skin

Links:

Jacey's Recommended Popcorn Treats Jimmy Kimmel's Halloween Candy Pranks Find Around the Table on Instagram or Twitter Maggie on Instagram, Twitter, and her blog Jacey on Instagram, Twitter and her blog

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In this week's episode, we talk about beauty, fashion, and style, and we discuss why those things matter to us.

What you'll hear:

Our personal style and make up history The role of style in either hiding or showing up socially The stigmas and stereotypes of over dressing and under dressing The importance of personal appearance in tackling your day A few practical tips for finding your own style

Can I quote you on that:

"If you're beautiful or you care about things like makeup or fashion then that is sometimes seen as mutually exclusive from being smart or ambitious or hard working." - Jacey "For some reason, I put a lot of value in being efficient and being able to wake up and leave the house in 30 minutes." - Maggie "I see it as an outward symbol that I am showing up for myself, for my friends, for the Lord, for my health, for my life." - Jacey "It (fashion) was a way of masking insecurity because people would talk about what I was wearing as opposed to me." - Maggie "If I leave the house put together, I feel better about the day, I have more confidence going into whatever tasks are at hands, and I will probably accomplishment those tasks better than if I felt frumpy." - Maggie "Pick the most 'you' version of a trend." - Maggie "We're gonna have to get dressed, so let's find a way to make it fun and creative and not stressful." - Jacey "If any item in your closet is associated with guilt or shame, get rid of it." - Jacey

Links:

Gretchen Saffles's Gospel Centered Closet Periscope Makeup Tax Stitch Fix ThredUp Fall 2015 capsule wardrobe

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

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In this episode, we discuss the many problems with "follow your passion" as career advice, the truth about the paleo diet, and whether diet or exercise impacts health more.

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What you'll hear:

The problems with the career advice that says, "follow your passion" Some more important things than passion to help you choose fulfilling work How the paleo diet falls short, and what to do instead

Can I quote you on that?

"One of the first risks associated with following your passion is the fact that that passion is variable." Maggie "Even hitting mastery at something doesn't mean it's going to intersect with a career." Jacey "I like hearing the sound of my own voice, let's be honest." Maggie "I'm under no delusion that I'm entitled to earn a living from my passion." Jacey "There's very little research that validates that a paleo diet is good for athletic performance." Maggie "You can't exercise enough to make up for a bad diet and you can't eat well enough to make up for not exercising." Maggie "When it comes to losing weight, diet is more important [than exercise]." Maggie

Links:

German chocolate cake recipe Our episode on dream jobs The many, many problems with follow your passion 'Follow your passion' is crappy advice Our episode on habit formation Our episode on vegetarian diets How to leave an iTunes review:

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

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Photo by Gina Zeidler We are joined for this lunch break by author, speaker, owner of Naptime Diaries, cofounder of The Influence Network and wife + mama, Jess Connolly. We discuss the most hilarious slash amazing wedding gift ever, a life changing moment in the Walmart parking lot, and why taking care of yourself is key to loving others well. There's laughter, tears, and so much heart.

Also! Jess has graciously agreed to give away a Naptime Diaries canvas! Make sure you're following us on Instagram so you don't miss a chance to win.

What you'll hear:

Technical difficulties real talk What Jess would say to a woman who feels small and insignificant The dangers of fame Why boundaries and self care are key to loving people well

Can I quote you on that?

"The number one thing I would want to say to any woman is 'you have influence right where you are.'" Jess Connolly "I genuinely believe that life change and world change happens right where we're at." Jess Connolly "The only reason I have a platform is that it was like a train wreck that people couldn't stop watching." Jess Connolly "We have influence over people, and we get to choose what we influence them towards." Jess Connolly "Me being cool or funny or smart isn't going to impact eternity, but the truth of Jesus is [going to impact eternity]." Jess Connolly "Making time for yourself isn't selfish." Jess Connolly "A revolutionary way to love people well is to say no." Jess Connolly

Links:

Naptime Diaries shop The Influence Network Jess' No Filter newsletter Connect with Jess on her blog or Instagram. (She does some killer Periscopes, too!)

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

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