It's Bananas

In this season finale, I wrap up the season with 23 of my favorite things I learned from fruit this season including the unexpected value of licking things, why I don't want to live without my planner, and how fruit is our forever ally.

Plus one of my favorite discoveries is how much I like sharing fruit with others so I'm giving away a box of fruit from Frog Hollow Farms. Just head to the episode post on instagram.com/fruitmaven and leave a comment before midnight pacific time December 31, 2023 to win a box of fruit shipped anywhere in the United States.

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This week is one of my favorite episodes so far and I’m joined by one of my favorite humans, Max Daniels to talk about:

The sexiness that is the hachiya persimmon.

How long would it take if you ate one solely by licking it?

If tasting fruit can bring us closer to ourselves, can eating too much of it disconnect us from ourselves?

What exactly is chaotic eating or binge eating?

Can we gain control and also not go on a diet?

How can meals help us?

How important is hunger?

You can find Max Daniel's book on Amazon:

Meals at Mealtimes: Rapid Recovery from Binge Eating 

maxdaniels.com

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This week I explore the question: What do I prioritize over doing the things that make me happy? I discuss:

• How I use lists…or don’t
• Prioritizing ease and why I don’t buy pomegranates
• Whether or not you can drink straight from a pomegranate with a straw
• Three things I have historically prioritized above happiness or joy
• Whether rest feels good

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This week Alison joins our table to gush about planners and how they pair pearfectly with joy. In this episode we find out:

• If pears and peanut butter pair up and whether Alison always has peanut butter within arms reach
• How many different ways can Becky use the word pear to get her point across
• How planners can help when life goes pear-shaped
• Planners role in helping reveal patterns and opening up more joy
• Finding a place to play that’s just for you
• Being flexible when you want to shift

Planners, books and pens mentioned in the pod:
EVO Planners
L Series Simple Scrap Notebook
Mini Life and Pieces Daily Memo
Moleskin Planner
Kuretake Zig Polka Dot Markers

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Let’s talk literal and metaphorical composting with Megan Goehring! Becky finally learns how to compost and realizes she’s been out of compliance for seven embarrassing years. But first — we share a Hass avocado. Is it a fruit or vegetable? Savory or sweet? Do we even know how to pronounce it and why did the Aztecs name it this? Then we dive into how to compost: Greens+Browns+Water+Air+Time! Can we use this same formula to compost and resource our lives? Mayyyybeee.

Resources:

www.desertcompost.org

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Discover Afternoona Delight, where three American authors examine Korean dramas through a writer's lens. Join Afternoona Army, a space for BTS fans over 30 looking for thought-provoking discussions and thirst-inducing content. For Asian drama enthusiasts seeking answers, we bring you Afternoona Asks, where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas.

Our host, Becky, the Fruit Maven, is joined this week by her first esteemed guest, Lia Riley, co-host of Afternoona Delight and Afternoona Army podcasts. Becky carries precious cargo 500 miles to share her $30 Korean grapes and explore some questions: Does truly loving something make you feel more alone or more connected? Should we share what we love with the outside world?

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Discover Afternoona Delight, where three American authors examine Korean dramas through a writer's lens. Join Afternoona Army, a space for BTS fans over 30 looking for thought-provoking discussions and thirst-inducing content. For Asian drama enthusiasts seeking answers, we bring you Afternoona Asks, where British-Chinese and Korean-American hosts dive into all your Asian drama questions, including special episodes under Afternoona Asks ND, where neurodivergent straight talk and representation are prioritized, breaking down ableist perceptions.

Feeling like a juicy superhero, our Fruit Maven saves a single fig from its lonely fate and shares a shocking secret. From there she dives into a romance for the ages with fated mates, one night stands, sex dungeons, unexpected pregancies, and the ultimate sacrifice for love. Can she take this historical drama and turn it into a heart-based metaphor? Grab your popcorn; this is one nature show you won't want to miss.

Article -- Saveur Article on Figs
Book -- Fruit: Edible, Inedible, Incredible by Wolfgang Stuppy & Rob Kesseler

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Discover Afternoona Delight, where three American authors examine Korean dramas through a writer's lens. Join Afternoona Army, a space for BTS fans over 30 looking for thought-provoking discussions and thirst-inducing content. For Asian drama enthusiasts seeking answers, we bring you Afternoona Asks, where British-Chinese and Korean-American hosts dive into all your Asian drama questions, including special episodes under Afternoona Asks ND, where neurodivergent straight talk and representation are prioritized, breaking down ableist perceptions.

We all love those big, memorable moments in life, but what about the smaller, hairier situations? Can we turn life's mundane into moments of pure magic?

In this episode I spill the beans on some truly unexpected pleasures. From fruits mysteriously showing up at a nail salon to a more profound story – when life threw me a curveball, and I found myself cherishing even the most mundane problems.

And then there's the star of the episode – the rambutan. These little poof balls might look a bit punk rock with their spiky exterior, but they're filled with unique flavor and personality. Join me as I dissect their quirky appearance and explore the pleasures hidden beneath those wiry hairs, going all in on the metaphorical aspects of embracing life's quirks and inconveniences.

Life can be a bit bananas but it's the unexpected, the inconvenient, and the quirky bits that make life truly sweet.

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Discover Afternoona Delight, where three American authors examine Korean dramas through a writer's lens. Join Afternoona Army, a space for BTS fans over 30 looking for thought-provoking discussions and thirst-inducing content. For Asian drama enthusiasts seeking answers, we bring you Afternoona Asks, where British-Chinese and Korean-American hosts dive into all your Asian drama questions, including special episodes under Afternoona Asks ND, where neurodivergent straight talk and representation are prioritized, breaking down ableist perceptions.

We have to be brave more often than we give ourselves credit for. Let’s talk strategies for befriending our fear when we want to reach for something bigger like joy or connection. Plus I "bravely" dive into the world of hybrid stone fruit inspiring a romantic drama, complete with ship names, fan fiction fantasies, and an innovative method for honing your kissing skills.

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There should be no guilt or embarrassment in embracing the things that bring you joy, which is why the podcasts in the Studio AfterGlo network are tailor-made for you.

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Discover Afternoona Delight, where three American authors examine Korean dramas through a writer's lens. Join Afternoona Army, a space for BTS fans over 30 looking for thought-provoking discussions and thirst-inducing content. For Asian drama enthusiasts seeking answers, we bring you Afternoona Asks, where British-Chinese and Korean-American hosts dive into all your Asian drama questions, including special episodes under Afternoona Asks ND, where neurodivergent straight talk and representation are prioritized, breaking down ableist perceptions.

This episode takes a different approach to the idea of joy as I recently met unexpected heartache. I explore grapes as an analogy for community and ask some tricky questions: What is the role of community when we are facing something hard? What can our approach to heartache tell us about finding joy? Don't expect any silver linings or worn out mantras like "everything happens for a reason". Instead, get ready for a new perspective on handling each moment as it comes.