Life On the Brink

Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 117 of Life On the Brink!

It’s that magical time of year! The autumn season is upon us and I for one couldn’t be happier about it. This is my first fall with a new baby, and I’ve got so many books, crafts, recipes and family ideas to intentionally soak up the coziness of the season.

In this episode I’m simply sharing my Autumn Bucket List to help get you in the autumnal spirit and make the most of this fall!

Plus, this week's Little Joy is a cooking device that made baking a cake so much easier, and I'm sharing a gorgeous album of autumnal atmospheric music.

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Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 116 and Season Five of Life On the Brink!

It’s been a while- I hope your summer was lovely, because mine was life-changing! I’m now a mother, and I’m looking forward to this new season of life, the podcast, and to the upcoming autumn season. There’s so much to be grateful for, and I’m excited to jump into all of it.

Today I’m simply giving some updates on me, my new life as Mama, and a bit on how the podcast will change this season. I’m so glad to be back!

Plus, this week's Little Joy is a leap of faith that led me to a beautiful weekend, and I'm sharing a fun and happy album of music I discovered over the summer.

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Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 115 and the Season Four finale of Life On the Brink!

We’ve finally arrived at the finale, which marks FOUR YEARS since I started this podcast during Covid. I’m wrapping up this season, and kicking off a bit of a maternity break, with a very special episode featuring a most distinguished guest: my husband Josh!

I’m currently 37 weeks pregnant and we are so eagerly awaiting our little girl. This is a totally new chapter, and before we learn all the wonderful parts of this new challenge, today we’re taking a moment to share our perceptions, excitements, and expectations about becoming parents.

Plus, his Little Joy is relaxing bit of repose, and he's sharing some very groovy music to end our fourth season.

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Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 114 of Life On the Brink!

I’m officially entering the ninth month of pregnancy, which is totally wild to say! Around the 20 week mark I shared the beginning of our pregnancy journey and had a little Q&A, and this week I’m back with Part 2! I’m at 35 weeks now, and though I still have a month or so to go, I’m definitely in a different headspace than I was back in January.

This Q&A will focus more on the third trimester, nursery and nesting, and plans for birth and postpartum. It’s so crazy to think that I could really meet this little girl in just a few weeks!

Plus, this week's Little Joy is a very Nancy Meyer's-inspired moment, and I'm sharing a happy, calming album that's kind of the inspiration for my labor playlist.

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Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 113 of Life On the Brink!

I’m currently in a real nesting stage of my pregnancy, and as I’m decorating and furnishing the nursery for Baby Girl, I find that I’ve returned to my favorite way to shop for the home: Facebook Marketplace. With the help of this one app, I have furnished all my living spaces over the past 5 years on such a budget, and have become quite adept at the system. If you enjoy shopping second hand and are at all interested in this super helpful resource, this episode is for you…

In this episode I'm sharing:
-my step-by-step process for success for buying
-how to get the algorithm to work for you
-helpful selling practices
-the real story of *how I got scammed* on Marketplace
-lots of helpful tips to stay safe and get a good deal

Plus, this week's Little Joy is a current pregnancy love, and I have an album of music to share that is always so perfect for me this time of year.

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Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 112 of Life On the Brink!

One of my favorite things about April is that it’s the start of growing season where I live. It’s finally time to put seeds in the earth and watch them grow! I’ve spent the past several weeks preparing and planning this year’s garden, and it feels so good to finally execute some of that plan.

In this episode I'm sharing my simple, easy-to-maintain garden plan for this year, from flowers to herbs and veggies to garden bed overhaul. With a baby coming in June, my goal is to make things as lovely as I can with little maintenance.

Plus, this week's Little Joy is a wonderful tea-centered experience, and I'm sharing a sweet jazz album that's perfect for spring.

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Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 111 of Life On the Brink!

It’s finally SPRING! This is decidedly my favorite season, and I’m particularly excited for it this year. What with Baby Girl coming in June and lots of home and garden things happening, I feel like this season will be just glorious! Today I'm talking all about my favorite books, recipes, and activities that I'm enjoying this spring season.

In this episode I'm sharing:
-my spring TBR
-favorite seasonal recipes/little treats I've been making
-activities to soak up all this glorious weather
-renovation/nesting updates and cozy spring touches
and plenty more.

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Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 110 of Life On the Brink!

Spring is just around the corner, and if you’re like me it’s during this time of year that I always get excited to get back into the garden. In that vein, today I’m welcoming someone who has made gardening and landscaping his passion and career. Matthieu Mehuys is a landscape architect from Belgium, and we enjoyed a lovely conversation all about regenerative gardening, working with and understanding nature and caring for the foundations of your garden! 

In this episode we talk about:
-how to care for your soil
-working with nature to create a flourishing garden
-how to envision and design your garden space
-beginner-friendly plants
-and a LOT more!

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Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 109 of Life On the Brink!

It’s now been one year since I moved into my first house, and so much has changed! Josh and I have slowly but surely been renovating, furnishing and decorating this place and have watched it become our home. While there’s still so much we’re working on in 2024 (hopefully before Baby Girl arrives), today I’m sharing a 1-year update on our home renovations.

In this episode, I'm also sharing some resources that have been very instructional or inspirational throughout this process as well, and this week's Little Joy involves a delicious local gem.

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Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 108 of Life On the Brink!

This is the time of year when a sunny day versus a cloudy day can make all the difference; it’s that part of winter where I start to really crave springtime. It’s just around the corner, soon! But until then, even on the brink of a season change, I’ve been searching for ways to enjoy, embrace (or survive) the end of winter.

Today’s episode is greatly inspired by Meik Wiking’s very popular book, “The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living.” I'm sharing so many cozy ideas from this book, ways to embrace the spirit of hygge, as well as some extra things that I have personally been enjoying throughout this winter.

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