Beck and Call

Before listening to this episode, be sure to go back and listen to episode #32, Gone But Not Forgotten! I talk all about my experience with loss, processing grief, how losing my father at a young age impacted my life, and answer a bunch of listener questions on the subject. One year later, on the 17th anniversary of my dad's death, I am reflecting a bit more on the topic of grief, loss and how I'm feeling about everything now. I also share some suggestions from listeners for things that have helped them process their own grief, things that friends have done that helped them after a loss, and more.

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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Flo's Wine Bar, Allday Pizza, Maudie's, Qi, My new website + branding!!, Gadabout Creative, Lela Rose, Murder Mystery 2, Waco - American Apocalypse (Netflix), The Stranger (Netflix), Tetris (Apple TV), BEEF (Netflix), Golden Girl by Elin Hildebrand

In this week's episode I chat with friend and fellow influencer, Liz Adams (@lizadams)! Liz is the voice behind the fashion and lifestyle blog, Hello Adams Family, and the co-founder of Olive Lane. Liz and I go way back to the early days of blogging, so in this episode we discuss how she got into the business of content creation, her thoughts on how the influencer industry has changed for better or worse (subscriptions, algorithms, changing mediums!), and we reminisce about the things we used to take so seriously that you just have to laugh at now. If you're at all interested in content creators or the influencer industry, you'll love this episode!

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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Wellmania, Yellowjackets, Daisy Jones & The Six

Have a question, comment or suggestion for a future episode? Email [email protected]! Follow along on Instagram @beckandcallpodcast and @merrittbeck!

This week episode is a fun, easy breezy chat about some recent discoveries and favorite things, and I'm also sharing a roundup of items I've influenced my followers to buy over the years that you just can't live without! From the best bras in all the land to the blush I recently purchased and can't stop wearing, you're sure to discover a few new things to add to your shopping cart. At the top of the episode, I recap a very busy and social weekend, and share a few new solid recs & reviews!

THANKS TO THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR, OLIVE & JUNE!

Enjoy 20% off your first mani kit when you visit OliveandJune.com/BeckandCall

MENTIONED IN THIS WEEK'S EPISODE: Sachet, Beverley's, Katy Trail Ice House, Shinsei, Ramble Room, Class of '07 on Amazon Prime, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent on Hulu, The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand, Big Ass Luxuries, Ohuhu 5-in-1 Curling Wand, Schutz Ully Sandals, Tom Ford Lipstick in Spanish Pink and Pink Dusk, Goldsign Astley Jeans, Joe's Jeans Cleo Pants, Massimo Dutti Mules, NARS Blush in Tempted, CALM Magnesium Gummies, CoverGirl ClumpCrusher Mascara, Spanx Breast of Both Worlds Bra, Natori bras, Giant Tennis Ball for dogs, Wacoal's Red Carpet Strapless Bra, Peloton Tread, Lululemon Align Leggings with Pockets, Lex Fine Jewelry Diana Ear Climbers, Krewe's Webster Sunglasses, Neulash, Khaite jeans, The Sculpt Society

This week Merritt sits down (in Dallas, not over Zoom for once!!) with food blogger and recipe developer extraordinaire, and 2x New York Times Bestselling cookbook author, Alex Snodgrass of The Defined Dish! We discuss how she got into food blogging in the first place, how recipe development works, what it was like creating her two cookbooks and more recently, her journey into consumer product goods with Sidedish, her new collection of versatile dressings! Alex shares several great tips for aspiring home chefs, including what spices she uses most, her favorite kitchen tools and utensils, how to get your kids involved in helping out around the kitchen, and so much more! Follow Alex on Instagram @TheDefinedDish, order her cookbooks The Defined Dish and The Comfortable Kitchen, and shop her new label Sidedish at GetSideDish.com!

THANKS TO THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS, PROSE AND ATHLETIC GREENS!

Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order by visiting Prose.com/beckandcall

Enjoy a free one year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first purchase of AG1! Visit athleticgreens.com/beckandcall to redeem this offer!

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Clifton Club, Joanna Czech, La Duni, The Glory on Netflix, ANON PLS.

Follow along on Instagram @beckandcallpodcast and @merrittbeck!

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I may be out of school, but that doesn't mean I can't reminisce on the good old times of my college years! In this week's episode, I'm reflecting on simpler times when all we had to worry about was getting good grades and getting drunk... and most importantly, spring break! I share a few personal spring break shenanigans, as well as a trip to Vegas that went horribly, horribly wrong. I also share a handful of listener submissions, from the funny to the downright terrifying. This episode is a bit of an emotional rollercoaster, but it's fun nonetheless!

THANKS TO THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS, ZOCDOC AND JENNI KAYNE!

Go to Zocdoc.com/BeckandCall and download the Zocdoc app for free, then find and book a top rated doctor today! 

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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Odelay, My interview with Megan Roup, Joanna Czech, Shinsei, Ramble Room, A Man Called Otto, Now & Then, You (Season 4 on Netflix), The Resort on Peacock, Orgain Chocolate Protein Shakes, Instant Pot Rice Cooker

Have a question or a submission for a future episode? Email it to [email protected]!

In this week's episode, Merritt sits down with jewelry designer and tastemaker, Nicola Bathie McLaughlin (@nicolabathiemclaughlin) to chat about all things entrepreneurship and owning your style! We discuss how she launched her eponymous jewelry label, her aspirational personal style and incredible eye for interiors, her thoughts about being an influencer and boundaries around social media, and she answers a ton of questions about running and owning her own business while being a wife and mom of three. This episode is filled with great info for aspiring entrepreneurs, influencers or anyone with an interest in fashion, interiors and design! You can shop Nicola's jewelry at nicolabathie.com!

THANKS TO THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR, ATHLETIC GREENS!

Enjoy a free one year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and five free travel packs of AG1 with your first purchase! Just visit athleticgreens.com/beckandcall to take advantage of this great offer!

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Fortune House, La Duni, This Is Where I Leave You (Netflix), Triangle of Sadness (Hulu), History of the World Part II (Hulu), The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling Podcast

In this week's episode, Merritt discusses your assumptions about influencers and the influencer industry - from press packages and handling taxes, to having a poor work/life balance and whether you actually make real money doing this as a job, Merritt responds to each assumption from her perspective as a decade-long blogger and a former employee of an affiliate marketing company. Listen til the end for a special final segment on dating apps and the worst profile prompts Merritt and her listeners have come across! If you're looking for transparency, you'll get it here.

At the top of the episode, Merritt shares some highs and lows from her week including being stuck in a stairwell during a dinner out, an encounter with an aggressive dog, one failed and one successful recipe she made, and more! Plus you'll hear the latest reviews for the various TV shows and movies she's been watching the last week. 

THANKS TO THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR, OLIVE & JUNE!

Enjoy 20% off your first Mani System when you visit oliveandjune.com/beckandcall

MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon by The Chunky Chef, Park House, Restoration Hardware, Murdaugh Murders on Netflix, The Strays on Netflix, Old on HBOMAX, Hello, Tomorrow! on Apple TV, We Have a Ghost on Netflix, Shadow & Bone on Netflix

In this week's episode, Merritt sits down with retired party girl turned relatable therapist and author, Amanda E. White (@therapyforwomen), to discuss all things alcohol. Whether you're currently sober, sober curious, or just interested in reevaluating your relationship with alcohol, this episode is for you! We chat about the various health impacts alcohol consumption (even just one drink!!) has on our bodies and minds, how to figure out whether drinking in moderation or staying sober is right for you, how to approach social activities like dating and celebrating when sober, and so much more. From setting boundaries to changing how you practice "self care", Amanda shares so many great insights for anyone considering a sober lifestyle! Buy her book and workbook, Not Drinking Tonight: A Guide To Creating A Sober Life You Love.

THANKS TO THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR, ATHLETIC GREENS!

Athletic Greens - Enjoy a free one year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first purchase of AG1! Just visit athleticgreens.com/beckandcall to claim this offer!

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Quarry Girls by Jess Lourey, The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson, Somebody That I Used To Know on Amazon Prime, About Fate on Netflix, Sharper on Apple TV, La Brea on Peacock and Hulu, Grey's Anatomy on ABC

In this week's episode, Merritt shares a peek behind the curtain of her life! Earlier this week she shared a blog post called 35 Things You Might Not Know About Me, and in this episode she'll be expanding on some of those revelations. From her high school history (there was a punk phase!) and how different she and her sister are, to some of her quirks, strengths and weaknesses, this episode is an easy breezy chat and a fun way for you to get to know Merritt a little better.

At the top of the episode, Merritt recaps her weekend per usual, and then shares a bunch of new recs & reviews including two documentaries, a handful of TV shows, a book she just finished and an interesting podcast episode about the Ozempic craze for weight loss!

THANKS TO PROSE, ZOCDOC AND ATHLETIC GREENS FOR SPONSORING THIS WEEK'S EPISODE!

PROSE - Prose is the key to achieving all of your hair goals this year. Take your free in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order today! Go to Prose.com/BeckandCall!

ZOCDOC - Go to Zocdoc.com/BeckandCall and download the ZocDoc app for free. Then start your search for a top rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours!

ATHLETIC GREENS - Get a free 1 year supply of immune supporting vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first purchase of AG1! All you have to do is visit AthleticGreens.com/BeckandCall!

MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Chef Jenni Burdette (@CraftandHarmony), Fortune House, Shop my closet on Poshmark, Pamela, A Love Story on Netflix, Stolen Youth on Hulu, Harlem on Amazon Prime, You on Netflix, Locke & Key on Netflix, Mayfair Witches on AMC, People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry, Honestly with Barri Weiss (Episode: Will Ozempic Solve Obesity In America? A Debate)

In this week's episode, Merritt discusses New York Magazine's recent viral article, Do You Know How To Behave?, which lists 140 guidelines for how to text, tip, ghost, host, and generally exist in polite society. In addition to highlighting her favorites from the list, Merritt shares a few rules she'd add + some listener submissions too! Whether or not you agree with the article and the list, it's certainly opened up an interesting dialogue and somewhat of a public debate of what's necessary when it comes to interacting with others today. At the top of the episode, Merritt shares a bunch of new recs & review, including a book for those who are sober curious and a recent podcast episode and series that has captured her attention!

THANKS TO THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS, JENNI KAYNE AND ATHLETIC GREENS!

Jenni Kayne - Enjoy 15% off your order at jennikayne.com/beckandcall with promo code BECKANDCALL!

Athletic Greens - Enjoy a free one year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and five free travel packs with your purchase of AG1 by visiting athleticgreens.com/beckandcall!

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Dive, La Duni, Spring 2023 Capsule Wardrobe, Harlem (Amazon Prime), The Rig (Amazon Prime), Shrinking (Apple TV), Locke & Key (Netflix), Not Drinking Tonight by Amanda E. White, Armchair Expert interview with Scott Galloway (the crisis facing boys and men), Armchair Expert's Armchair Anonymous episodes, NY Mag Article - Do You Know How To Behave?