Seven Plates Spinning

As Season One of Seven Plates Spinning comes to a close, Liz reflects on the origin of the show and the most important lesson she learned in the first few months of the podcast. Please take 5 minutes to complete the listener feedback survey: https://jzkb0esbfj3.typeform.com/to/RfnuoUU3

Some days, all you can do is laugh (or cry) at all the craziness motherhood sends your way. It helps when you have a few funny mom friends to help you find the humor in the chaos. In this episode, Liz is joined by Margaret Ables and Amy Wilson, who have years of experience in the comedy world and also co-host the comedy parenting podcast What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood. Amy and Margaret share their tips for finding the laughs in the good times and the not-so-good.&nb...

There's been a lot of talk lately about living a simpler life, slowing down, and being more intentional about how we live our lives. This conversation has been fueled in large part by the pandemic, but minimalism is definitely not a new concept. This idea of embracing a less-is-more world view has been around for a long time, and it seems to have been going more mainstream for several years too – just look at the popularity of Marie Kondo’s book! In this episode, Liz sits down with minimalist...

Springtime is the perfect time to focus on renewal, rejuvenation and reinvention. Particularly, this year as we start to see the light at the end of the tunnel on this long period of pandemic lockdown. It’s time for a fresh start, whether that's in our career, our relationships, or even just our own mindset. It's up to each of us to decide what we want to get back to as soon as possible, what we want to leave in the past, and what we want to change up – to reinvent. In this episode, Liz talks...

Did you know that a champagne bottle should not make a popping sound when uncorked properly? Or, that a flute is actually not the best type of glass for enjoying champagne? Turns out, there’s a lot to learn about how to select a bottle that will give you a good bang for your buck, open it properly and maximize your enjoyment when drinking it. There’s also a surprisingly long history shared by women and champagne – well, maybe not that surprising, but definitely fascinating! Champagne expert C...

Many people have been stuck working from a spare bedroom or kitchen table for months because of the pandemic. And, while some companies are moving towards reopening offices, many are offering flexibility for employees to continue working remotely, at least some of the time. This shift, along with the increase in people doing freelance work, means workers who need nothing more than a laptop and strong Wi-Fi to get their job done are less tied to living close to a corporate office. Some are tur...

The connections we form with others can be a source of strength, comfort, courage and joy. Particularly during challenging times, it’s important to maintain relationships that help to lift you up, and avoid those that are hurtful or draining. In this episode, Liz takes a closer look at what it takes to build and nurture healthy relationships with your friends, your spouse, and (perhaps most importantly!) yourself. Learn why maintaining true connections with others begins with having a solid c...

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports that there were over 18 million cosmetic procedures in the US in 2019, and 92% of those procedures were done on women. Maybe you’ve always thought of yourself as someone who’d would never get cosmetic surgery. But, if you’re like Liz, maybe you’re also a little curious about ways hold on to your youthful glow with each passing year. In this episode, Liz talks with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Nia Banks about everything from the basics of...

Gen X women were raised being told we could “have it all.” So why are so many of us feeling perpetually exhausted and generally overwhelmed by the demands of day-to-day life? In her timely New York Times bestseller Why We Can’t Sleep: Women’s New Midlife Crisis, author Ada Calhoun speaks with women across America about their personal experiences and explores the unique circumstances that have caused a crisis for many middle-aged women. Her refreshingly candid and witty examination of the chal...

There are many things from 2020 that we’d all love to leave in the past and never revisit. But happily, there are lots of learnings from Seven Plates Spinning that we can carry with us into 2021 to help start the year off right. Check out Liz’s top seven lessons learned from the podcast last year, and get a sneak preview of her conversation with New York Times bestselling author Ada Calhoun about her book Why We Can’t Sleep.