Good Enough-ish

Brooke has a bone to pick with ol’ Trader Joe about some discontinued favorites, and Amanda teaches us the art of sitting on a protein bar. Then the ladies discuss setting boundaries, both with others and with themselves, and how we need to get over the idea that selflessness is a virtue.

Brooke then shares a new tool that has provided some relief in the midst of the cold that won’t quit, and Amanda recommends doing your future self a favor that will keep your closet organized.

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We'll be back each week with new topics, stories, tips, and personal experiences, as well as some good old friendly banter and lots of laughter. Don't forget to find us on Instagram @goodenough.ish, or contact us with your episode ideas, questions, and comments.

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Content note: this episode includes discussion of weight, diet culture, etc. If you find these topics triggering at the moment, feel free to come back to this episode another time.

Amanda survived the TEDx experience and lived to tell the tale! After some karaoke- and nailpolish-related banter, she and Brooke break down how Amanda found the right experts to help her achieve the TEDx goal, and how we can all relate to putting ourselves out there in an incredibly vulnerable (albeit exciting) position.

BUT… as with any big undertaking, it wasn’t all rainbows and butterflies. Amanda gets honest about some of the unexpected lessons that came from the experience. (*Special note: Amanda discusses some feedback that she received prior to her talk. Amanda wants to be crystal clear that the feedback she received did NOT come from, nor was it endorsed by, a member of the TEDxRutgersCamden team. The entire TEDxRutgersCamden team was made up of extremely talented and gracious young students, and they had no part in this.)

Amanda’s current joy sparker this week comes in the form of a Retail Angel named Khay (who she incorrectly called Shay in the episode - doh!) who saved her in the 11th hour of her TEDx experience, and Brooke shares a favor to her future self that is relatable to anyone with a snoring housemate.

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We'll be back each week with new topics, stories, tips, and personal experiences, as well as some good old friendly banter and lots of laughter. Don't forget to find us on Instagram @goodenough.ish, or contact us with your episode ideas, questions, and comments.

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It’s the second week of the new year and Amanda’s newest morning practice is still going strong, while Brooke’s family has adopted a new favorite show. After a literal decade of procrastination, Brooke is also ready to take on a major photo project (with the help of Amanda’s pointers and listener accountability).

Brooke then shares a foolproof makeup product she’s loving, and Amanda gives us a tip for keeping a detailed reference of doctor’s visits.

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We'll be back each week with new topics, stories, tips, and personal experiences, as well as some good old friendly banter and lots of laughter. Don't forget to find us on Instagram @goodenough.ish, or contact us with your episode ideas, questions, and comments.

You can also support this podcast by joining our Patreon community at patreon.com/goodenoughish.

It’s Brooke’s turn to sound like Phoebe Buffay as she and Amanda recap their holiday seasons — which included spinning a new record with a delightful story behind it, enjoyable games for even the game-averse, and cutting or uncomplicating many things that made Christmas less exhausting. Then, they check in on their 2023 goals, big and small.

Amanda reveals a joy sparker that has been a long time coming, and Brooke shares a favor she plans to do for her future self to enjoy at the end of 2023.

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We'll be back each week with new topics, stories, tips, and personal experiences, as well as some good old friendly banter and lots of laughter. Don't forget to find us on Instagram @goodenough.ish, or contact us with your episode ideas, questions, and comments.

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In the last episode of 2022, Brooke shares about another unfortunate pet loss (but quick bounce-back), and she and Amanda discuss goal setting, identifying a word or phrase of the year, and manifesting success. Amanda also has a Very Strong Reaction to the idea of vision boards.

Brooke tells us about a new-to-her podcast that is sparking a lot of nostalgic joy, and Amanda did her aged bathroom a favor by investing in a new organizing item.

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If you like this episode, please take a moment to share a positive review on Apple Podcasts, and share with others who may enjoy Good Enough-ish!

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We'll be back each week with new topics, stories, tips, and personal experiences, as well as some good old friendly banter and lots of laughter. Don't forget to find us on Instagram @goodenough.ish, or contact us with your episode ideas, questions, and comments.

You can also support this podcast by joining our Patreon community at patreon.com/goodenoughish.

Amanda and Brooke are celebrating an adulting task that they can continue procrastinating on; Amanda also tells us about her TEDx prep, and Brooke shares additional insights on the Five Love Languages gleaned from Glennon and Abby.

Then the ladies chat about accomplishments made in 2022, celebrating the little things, and getting through another perfectly imperfect year. A particular TV genre is sparking joy for Amanda, and Brooke did her future self a favor that brings more peace to the whole family.

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If you like this episode, please take a moment to share a positive review on Apple Podcasts, and share with others who may enjoy Good Enough-ish!

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We'll be back each week with new topics, stories, tips, and personal experiences, as well as some good old friendly banter and lots of laughter. Don't forget to find us on Instagram @goodenough.ish, or contact us with your episode ideas, questions, and comments.

You can also support this podcast by joining our Patreon community at patreon.com/goodenoughish.

Brooke & Amanda talk about buffalo plaid family photos, exciting new developments in the joys of curbside pickup, Good Enough-ish merch, and some exciting note-worth (and nose-worthy) science Amanda has discovered. Also: Brooke is officially a grownup now.

Then, the ladies discuss the idea of scheduling fun, and easy ways to do so even when it feels hard or life feels too busy. Brooke shares a new-to-her joy sparker found at Trader Joe’s (shocker!), and Amanda reaps the rewards of a favor she did for herself and her cat that really paid off.

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If you like this episode, please take a moment to share a positive review on Apple Podcasts, and share with others who may enjoy Good Enough-ish!

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We'll be back each week with new topics, stories, tips, and personal experiences, as well as some good old friendly banter and lots of laughter. Don't forget to find us on Instagram @goodenough.ish, or contact us with your episode ideas, questions, and comments.

You can also support this podcast by joining our Patreon community at patreon.com/goodenoughish.

Amanda recently met one of her HEROES and lived to tell the tale! After some other updates — including Brooke’s mom’s skill of and affinity for freezing All The Things — the ladies dive in to airing their grievances, as is customary with the holiday of Festivus. Curmudgeons: UNITE.

After sharing just a few of their pet peeves, Amanda lets us in on a tech hack that is sparking joy for herself (and her eyes), and Brooke passes on a tip for having the right serving ware and leftover containers at-the-ready when hosting a meal in your home.

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If you like this episode, please take a moment to share a positive review on Apple Podcasts, and share with others who may enjoy Good Enough-ish!

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We'll be back each week with new topics, stories, tips, and personal experiences, as well as some good old friendly banter and lots of laughter. Don't forget to find us on Instagram @goodenough.ish, or contact us with your episode ideas, questions, and comments.

You can also support this podcast by joining our Patreon community at patreon.com/goodenoughish.

Good Enough-ish merch is here, just in time for the holidays! Speaking of the holidays, Brooke and Amanda share their favorite tips for cutting down on holiday stress and finding more joy, often by implementing the ol’ minimum effective dose strategy.

Then, Brooke shares an eye-opening tip that is sparking some joy in her often frustrating skincare journey, and Amanda tells us about adopting a new favor to her future self that has roots in the culinary world.

Visit www.goodenoughish.com for links to everything mentioned on the show.

If you like this episode, please take a moment to share a positive review on Apple Podcasts, and share with others who may enjoy Good Enough-ish!

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We'll be back each week with new topics, stories, tips, and personal experiences, as well as some good old friendly banter and lots of laughter. Don't forget to find us on Instagram @goodenough.ish, or contact us with your episode ideas, questions, and comments.

You can also support this podcast by joining our Patreon community at patreon.com/goodenoughish.

The Shelly snail update you’ve all been waiting for kicks off this episode! After a few other tidbits ranging from wasp education to a new Balance Bound collaboration, Amanda and Brooke then discuss creating a list of priorities to live by in this current season of life. Brooke feels like she is just entering a new season after 10 years of very scattered, child-focused schedules, and for Amanda, daily structure = self-care.

Amanda shares what’s sparking joy for her right now AND guides us in a 3 minute mediation, and Brooke does her future self a favor by learning more about Indigenous America just in time for Thanksgiving.

Visit www.goodenoughish.com for links to everything mentioned on the show.

If you like this episode, please take a moment to share a positive review on Apple Podcasts, and share with others who may enjoy Good Enough-ish!

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We'll be back each week with new topics, stories, tips, and personal experiences, as well as some good old friendly banter and lots of laughter. Don't forget to find us on Instagram @goodenough.ish, or contact us with your episode ideas, questions, and comments.

You can also support this podcast by joining our Patreon community at patreon.com/goodenoughish.