Do you ever feel stuck in the same routine?  What would it take to shake things up?  What's holding you back from trying something new?

This episode covers common reactions to trying new things, what can hold us back, and the benefits of trying new things.

I'll also go through my list of goals for trying new things this year.

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Other episodes to enjoy:

Ep. 30: So why not... try something new with your New Year's resolutions?

Ep. 39: So why not... intentionally celebrate a milestone?

Book recommendation:  "The Light We Carry" by Michelle Obama

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Do you know that feeling you have when you start something new and you just can’t get it off your mind?  You’re going about your day but it’s always at the forefront of your thoughts.  Or possibly you’re still in the planning stages and weighing out your options.  Or maybe you haven’t quite found that thing yet.  And that’s ok.

As you listen to this episode, I invite you to consider what it would look like to pursue the thing that you can’t stop thinking about in your life.

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What do you think about the terminology around having a “green thumb”?  Do you have one?  Is that really even a thing?  Do plants effortlessly grow and thrive in your presence or are they immediately cursed to a brief lifespan of certain tragedy upon crossing your path?

In this episode, I talked with my friend Claudia about her love for plants.  We'll talk about the ins and outs of caring for plants themselves in addition to some very interesting parallels connecting to deeper meanings in life.

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When you see a shocking post on social media, how do you initially react?  What factors into your reaction?  Do you consider who posted the information?  Do you consider where the information originally came from?

What are your next steps?

This episode breaks down all of the types of information you may interact with online as well as concrete steps you can take (and to have discussions about with others) to prevent the spread of false information.

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Move over New Year's resolutions.  If you could look back on celebrating a milestone intentionally, what would you want to remember?  How could you reframe commemorating a big moment in your life as an intentional time period in addition to that instance?

This episode is a recap of documenting the months leading up to a milestone birthday this year by writing a list of 35 things to do before turning 35.

What would you add to your list? What would you include in your experiences?

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In this episode I talked with my cousin, Mandi Boyd, about her career in education.  Mandi has taught in secondary education and has undoubtedly impacted the lives of countless students.  As you listen, I invite you to consider the impact that education and teachers have made on your life and to think about ways you can make an impact in your own community as well.

Gallup poll: teacher burnout

NCES: increased teacher vacancies

Books:

The Growth Mindset

Grit

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Do you take the time to really slow down and notice the beauty around you?  How will you remember a smile?  A little curl?  A freckle pattern on a scrunched nose?  In this episode I talked with Amy Rau about her career in portrait photography and taking the time to recognize the beauty all around us.  

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Welcome back to season 2 of So Why Not? Podcast. This is such an exciting episode to start back with after a break.

In this episode I talked to Racheal Jackson of @banyanbridges about the unexpected paths she has traveled to become the bold muralist she is today. Her story is so inspiring and I left the conversation with so many takeaways for ideas I can implement in my own life. As you listen to this episode, I invite you to consider ways that you can try to be more bold in life and invite the opportunity to grow through these decisions.

Check out Racheal's beautiful artwork:

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What makes you like the things you like? What makes one thing better than the other?  Can taste be objective?

This is a "just for fun" episode about creating a taste test.  It might just be your new favorite social experiment.

The Deliciously Surprising Science of Taste (Wired)

@femalefoodie Potato Chip Taste Test

@femalefoodie vanilla ice cream taste test

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So what do you do exactly? This episode features questions for YOU to consider for the who, what, when, why, and how you want to do things.

Find fulfillment in life by doing the things that make you a whole, complete individual.

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