You invited new friends over for dinner...
...it went well
...and now you're thinking, NOW WHAT?

Don't wait another year to invite them over again. Instead listen to this!

So many of us are craving deeper connection through our hospitality. We are longing for friendships  but honestly- culture doesn't tell how the two fit together.

In this episode, we will chat through three ways to intentionally deepen connections that start first at your table.

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Cancel culture, boundaries and gossip oh my!

Makes you kind of want to say, 'you know what...let's just cancel', I get it!

Culture is slowly but surely making more spaces for us to get honest about our relationships, and while it's an important step for so many of us, it still can seem uncertain and sometimes a little lonely. Courtney J Burg, author of Loyal to a Fault, joins me for this thought provoking, challenging and (hopefully!) healing conversation. We talk through various relational dynamics including:

What to do when you realize your friendships are built on gossip
Challenging female relationships
'Walking to your own island' What boundaries are not
Boundries as an introvert
Assertive communication
& so much more

Hospitality, community, and gathering can feel overwhelming when you consider all the relational dynamics. Join us in this conversation to give yourself a few tools for making it a bit more manageable.

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What if I told you that body image issues are not...actually about our body?
What if I told you that health is not solely about food and exercise?
What if we're getting it all wrong?
...and because of it our relationships are seeing the consequences?
...and because of it the way we 'show up' is being impacted.

This conversation with Heather Creekmore is gold mine. Author of the book 40-Day Body Image Workbook, her platform helps thousands of women around the world redefine the way the approach body image, stop comparing and find freedom.

Talking through everything from how various personality types view identity to how 'being in the kitchen' can be a form of control - through this conversation we will get to the heart of overcoming body issues once and for all.

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Do you have a creative outlet? I mean, really, in your schedule do you take the time to be creative outside of your job and responsibilities? Very few of us carve out time for creativity but that comes at a cost!

Today's guest and I talk through some really delicious, and hard truths about identity, career and family. This mom and formally trained chef has walked through some difficult seasons of loss, challenges in postpartum and career. All which led her to exercise her creative muscle again but this time...on TikTok. The success and community that came from it was a welcome surprise that has led to viral salads, a fresh takes on healthy desserts, and crave worthy family friendly cooking.

From culinary school to well loved social media personality, postpartum to rediscovering creativity this conversation is one you will not want to miss! Join us this week, welcoming on Kat Ashmore and celebrating the release of her new cookbook, Big Bites.

 
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Buy her book, Big Bites, here!

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Let me paint a picture for you... 5th Grade Kayty goes to her room to watch TV. What does she turn on? Not Nickelodeon, nope, Food Network. Surprised? That and Game Show Network.

From an early age my passion for food, culinary arts (and apparently game shows?) ran through my veins and through it I became Food Network Obsessed. Over the years I watched food trends, and the network, evolve and it's such an incredible transformation to look back on! If you are anything like me you have your favorite chefs, shows and of course recipes. Through it all, probably all wondering a bit about what they are like behind the scenes, too!

Todays' guest Jaymee Sire, is the host of Food Networks podcast, Food Network Obsessed. Her journey there was anything by linear, but a story of opportunity and pivots through a lay off and burn out. Her expertise in interviewing and media took on a new face and lead her to a robust career on all of our favorite network! She comes on the show today to talk about the importance of community and networking, behind the scenes of the show we know and love and closes off with a very personal, and very relatable recommendation for all of us.

Join us for an episode where we all can geek out over our favorite source of food inspiration, and a little nostalgia while we're at it!

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Listen to her podcast show:  Food Network Obsessed Podcast

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Transition. It's something that marks a lot of our stories, but especially that of today's guest Anh Lin. Moving and navigating short term relationships are both things that she has come to know quite well in her life...and that that in a very unique way led her to design. From being raised in Vietnam to navigating her own story of abuse, attachment, and lack she felt a unique invitation. One to make life beautiful.

Design has always been so interesting to me. It has the ability to draw you in or push you away without any words used at all. A series of choices, purchases, placement, all come together to create an experience...but how? Are people simply born with the knowledge? Does it have to do with income level, or status?

Today's guest, the creator behind Girl and the Word, shows us that in fact design is a series of choices, simple yet intentional, that can bring beauty into any home, any situation and any story. Join us for this conversation that walks through turning brokenness into beauty and how you can too!

Celebrating the release of her new book, Forever Home, you will not want to miss this new title and conversation!

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But her book here!

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I thought I was preparing for a conversation surrounding our favorite, nostalgic, shopping snack. We all know the one I'm talking about, the soft pretzels that you either ate coated in cinnamon sugar or dunked in that crave-worthy cheese sauce. As it ended up, I found us taking through the tear-jerking, heart wrenching, redemption story that is the life of Auntie Anne's founder, Anne Beiler.

Only a few times have I been surprised by an interview, and well- this one blew me away. Anne Beiler's life is marked by a childhood positively influenced by Amish culture culture, life changing heart break, strong faith, and seasons that caused her to question (and rebuild) everything.

If you, like me, love to dive into the story of how America's leading brands started- trust me, this one will absolutely amaze you.

Join us, as we learn about the life of Anne, the story behind the brand and celebrate her latest cookbook, Come to the Table.

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#Basic, We've all seen this as we peruse social media. While there's a side of it that's endearing, there's a side of it that is a subtle dig as well. There's a tension in our culture right now between craving being in our home's and criticizing those who prioritize it. Why is this? When did it happen? ...and what's the answer?

The past week as I was on social media I saw a reel that invited people back to 'homemaking', and talked directly to the person who feels like they weren't taught how to do this. This reel racked up 20 million views +, and the account behind it welcomed 300k+ followers from it! It makes sense why, because the message resonates with so many of us! I welcomed on the face behind this account, Susan, to help us dive into this very timely conversation.

In this episode we will dive into:
-What is homemaking- what do we lose from ignoring it & what do we gain from embracing it
-What is habit stacking and how do we make take steps to embracing home again
-With bits of inspiration for the master homemaker and the one that's wanting to start  grabbing ahold of their family culture again- this episode is for you.

If you are looking for practical steps to getting ahold of your family and space again- we are talking about (and celebrating the launch of ) Susan's new resource The Weekly Household Planner, that we know you will love! Available now for purchase!

Head on over to follow her to soak in all of her wisdom and celebrate her growth at @confidentmom

And purchase her new planner here!
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Wait, did you just say that?

Any time we talk about food or the table, it's inevitable that conversations about weight or weight loss come up...and more often than not it's cringy.

 It looks different for everyone but whether it's for health reasons or preference, hosting guests who are on their weight loss (or health) journeys is inevitable. We've all heard the family member who says something a bit off the cuff or we've made the dish that tastes like cardboard but it doesn't have to be this way. It's time to talk about how to host in this situation well.

I welcomed on the creator and found of Clean and Delicious to help tackle this conversation, Dani Spies. We cover everything from identifying the eating style best for you, how to talk to guests about their weight loss journey, simple tips for cooking for crowd with mixed dietary needs & more.

Whether you are the one looking to eat a little lighter or you are getting ready to open your doors, there's something for you in this conversation. Stay tuned for more conversations like this in the coming season!

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Stress always falls by the wayside. It feels so much more important to focus on other areas of our health, life and relationships, am I right?  Yet if we were to poll all of our listeners, I bet a vast majority of us would say that it's something we experience, daily. Stress seems to have changed in the past few years, along with the types of stressors and the way it shows up in our lives. It's time we learn about what it is that makes us burn out and the important resets to reduce the stress we all feel.

Dr. Aditi after years of working with patients made it her mission to focus on making stress something that is both tangible and treatable. With a focus on educating the general public on the crisis in an approachable way, her career and knowledge has lead many to feeling freedom and with skills to manage the stress they feel.

It's more common than we all would like to admit that we use stress as an 'excuse' for not spending time together, not creating, not learning, not gathering & so many other aspects to being together.

Join us in this profound, light hearted yet wisdom FILLED conversation that will leave you wanting to make this holiday season a stress-free one to remember! 

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