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This week Skye and Amanda delve into the long-awaited cinematic adaptation of their all-time favorite book, The Perfect Find. The two dissect the  nuances that set the movie apart from the book and their thoughts on how the movie differs from the book. Tune in to hear the two unfiltered opinions on the film (Spoiler Alerts!) and their book recommendations for the main characters. 

Books mentioned in this week’s episode:
Getting Past Your Breakup by Susan Elliot 
Next Move, Best Move by Kimberly Brown
A Choice of Weapons by Gordon Parks
More Than Enough by Elaine Welteroth
Drama Free by Needra Tawaab
Bright Boulevards, Bold Dreams by Donald Bogle

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This week Skye and Amanda read In Five Years by Rebecca Searle, a fictional story about a Type A lawyer who plans the next five years of her life to a tee, only to have one dream turn her world upside down. The book sparks a conversation with the ladies about how they feel about making plans for the future, what does the next 5 years look like and how much planning is too much planning. 

Books mentioned in this week’s episode:
In Five Years by Rebecca Searle 

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This week Skye and Amanda bring back their “What Would You Do?” series, putting themselves into the shoes of characters from the fictional books they have either read or have on their to be read list. The two go back and forth painting scenarios from the book synopsis and finding out just how the other would handle a similar situation. 

Books mentioned in this week’s episode:
Someone Else’s Bucket List by Amy T Matthews
The Referral Program by Shamara Ray
In Five Years by Rebecca Searle
Verity by Colleen Hoover
Survivalist: A Novel by Kashana Cauley
The Celebrants by Steven Rowley

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This week Skye and Amanda read Sensitive: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World and talk about authors, Granneman and Solo’s goal to destigmatize the way that society tends to see and respond to highly sensitive people.

The two discuss the true definition of sensitive, share a check list of examples of what being sensitive may look like, discuss the 3 types of sensitive and the 5 gifts that come with being a sensitive person. They also talk about the concept of overstimulation and how it often shows up in highly sensitive people. It all leads to a conversation about the difference between empathy and compassion and why it’s so important for sensitive people to learn the difference. 

Books mentioned in this week’s episode:
Sensitive: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World by Jenn Granneman and Andre Solo

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This week Skye and Amanda read Needra Glover Tawwab new book, Drama Free: A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships, and discuss Needra’s tips on managing dysfunctional family relationships and choosing the best path to breaking the cycle and moving forward.

Books mentioned in this week’s episode:
Drama Free: A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships. 

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This week Skye and Amanda read Jay Shetty’s 8 Rules of Love and discuss his tips during the full love cycle, from self love to dating to maintaining a relationship to break ups. 

Listen in to hear the two talk about the difference between being alone and being lonely, what to consider on the first three dates, and how to look beyond chemistry when it comes to being impressed. 

Books mentioned in this week’s episode:
8 Rules of Love: How to Find It, Keep It, and Let it Go by Jay Shetty 

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Join Skye and Amanda as they delve into the power of awe and its potential health benefits in this week’s episode. They discuss the article, “How a Bit of Awe Can Improve Your Health”, and explore the 8 Wonders of Awe, share personal moments of awe, and discuss strategies for cultivating awe in everyday life. 

Tune in to hear their exhilarating tales of thrill seeking adventures and their dedication to living more awe-inspiring lives.

Articles mentioned in this week’s episode:
How a Bit of Awe Can Improve Your Health

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This week Skye and Amanda celebrate 100 episodes by circling the block on some of their favorite books and show moments. 

Books mentioned in this week’s episode: 

The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman
How to Fail at Flirting by Denise Williams
The Game of Desire by Shan Boody
How We Show Up by Mia Birdsong 
Guide to Greatness by Gucci Mane
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
Pussy Prayers by Black Girl Bliss
Deep Work by Cal Newport
Will by Will Smith

Episodes mentioned in this week’s episode:
Long Story Short, Learn the 5 love languages
Long Story Short, Good Flirting Takes Skills
Long Story Short, Harper Wasn’t Being The Best Man
Long Story Short, Its Time We Show Up Differently 
Long Story Short, There’s Levels to a Proper Apology 

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On this week’s episode Skye and Amanda read Dress Your Best Life by Dr Dawnn Karen and discuss the concept of fashion psychology. The two break down the connection between what you wear and how you feel. 

Listen in to hear what they think their clothes say about them, the ways that clothes can alter your mood, how the colors (or lack thereof) we wear can mean more than we think, and what they want for the future of their wardrobes. 

Skye and Amanda are back with a new season, ready to discuss new books! This week the two talked about one of the many things they did during the break - REST. After reading Rest is Resistance by the Nap Bishop herself, Tricia Hersey, the ladies examine how our guilt around rest, or inability to do so, is rooted in capitalism and racism. They talk about their experiences with rest and break down how Hersey believes we can find moments to unplug, dream up the life we want, connect with our bodies and minds, and lean into rest as our birthright. 

Books mentioned in this week’s episode:
Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey 

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