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A few months ago, on a quiet summer night I looked up at the stars and marveled. It had been too long since I'd stopped to ponder the wonders of the universe.

With inspiration pulled from Ralph Waldo Emerson's 'Nature' (an airport bookstore find) I reflect on our essential need to connect with nature and reflect on the difference between looking at the world and actually seeing it.

If this episode resonates, share it with a friend — and if you end up reading Emerson's Nature, I'd love to hear what you thought. Find me on Instagram or email me at ⁠[email protected]⁠.

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Why does decluttering never seem to stick? I sit down with Michelle Loh, founder of Gladly Sorted NYC, to talk about the real reason getting organized is so hard. It's not the mess itself, it's the emotions underneath it.

We get into why "free" things secretly cost the most, how to let go of clothes tied to who you used to be, and Michelle shares a simple "container" method for organizing any space. If you've ever felt shame walking into a space in your home, this one's for you.

We Cover:

Why shame is the biggest barrier to getting organized
The hidden cost of "free" items and how they add up
How to let go of clothes tied to who you used to be
Michelle's "container" method for organizing any space
Three practical, low-pressure steps to start decluttering today

About Michelle Loh:
Michelle is the founder of Gladly Sorted NYC, a personal organizing business helping clients create homes that feel calm, functional, and judgment-free.
Instagram: @gladlysortednyc
Website: gladlysorted.com

Let's connect:
If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs a fresh perspective on their space. Comment below — I'd love to know if you try any of Michelle's advice.
Instagram: @freshperspectivespod
Email: [email protected]

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Two years ago, a doctor's appointment changed a dream I'd never even said out loud. In this episode, I get honest about what it really feels like when a goal gets taken from you. I talk about how I transitioned emotionally from resistance to acceptance and the steps I took to get there. This one's for anyone who's ever had to let go of something they wanted to accomplish in life. 

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When the Knicks won, something happened in New York City that had nothing to do with basketball. Strangers were hugging on the sidewalk. People were starting chants with people they'd never met. The city felt like itself again. In this episode, I talk about why that night felt so different and why I think it had nothing to do with the Knicks and everything to do with permission. 

Plus four ways to stop waiting for a championship game to feel that connected in your everyday life.

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The Knicks just won the NBA Championship and the way they did it had me inspired.

They trailed by double digits in every single game they won in the finals. They were down 29 points in game four. And they still won. That's not luck. That's a mentality.

In this episode, I'm breaking down what the Knicks' comeback run, and Jalen Brunson's story specifically, can teach us about showing up for our goals when the deficit feels too big, when the world has already written us off, and when quitting would be the easiest thing to do.

Most of us aren't losing. We're just in the fourth quarter.

Follow Fresh Perspectives on Instagram @freshperspectivespod and share this episode with a Knicks fan or New Yorker in your life!

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Rob Lawless has spent the last 10 years on a mission to have a one-hour conversation with 10,000 strangers. He's 7,600 people in, and what he's learned along the way will shift how you think about connection, humanity and what it actually means to make genuine connections in today's digital world. 

In this episode Rob brings us along on his 10 year journey, from an un-dream job at Deloitte, to his first few conversations to where he is today. Rob reflects on his experience with authenticity and honesty. You'll walk away from this episode feeling deeply connected to a shared humanity and unafraid to strike up a conversation with a stranger. 

Find Rob on Instagram @robs10kfriends & DM him if you want to be part of the project. Rob is always looking to meet new friends!

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I just got back from Italy, and came back with a fresh perspective of my own. Not a dramatic revelation, more like a practice I didn't know I needed. In this episode, I'm talking about la dolce vita: what it actually means, why it felt so foreign to slow down as a New Yorker, and the specific moment over a plate of ravioli in Rome where I finally understood it. I also get honest about how fast that feeling fades when you're back in your routine.

In this episode:

• Why slowing down feels like something we have to earn and why that's worth questioning
• Being fully present: how moments change when we pause to enjoy them
• Savoring small pleasures on purpose: the one thing in your day worth treating as a ritual
• Releasing the idea that enjoyment has to be earned and what it looks like to actually do that

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If you've ever thought about starting a group, a club, or a community — this one's for you. I'm sharing 4 practical lessons from my own experience founding a run club, a dinner club, and more. I talk about what went wrong, what I'd do differently, and why going small and specific beats casting a wide net every time.

Starting a community or already building one? I'd love to hear from you: ⁠[email protected]⁠

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We're more connected than ever — and lonelier than we'd like to admit. In this episode, I share a practical framework for finding real, intentional community: how to get clear on what you're looking for, what to watch out for when joining online communities, and the best places to actually find your people. Whether you're new to a city or just craving more genuine connection, this one's for you.

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Have you ever been in the middle of something you chose — something you were genuinely excited about — and hit a wall so hard you wondered if you'd made a mistake? That moment has a name: the pit of despair. And in this episode, I make the case that reaching the pit isn't a sign to quit. It's actually proof that you're doing something that matters.

Inspired by last week's conversation with Michelle Salerno about her IVF journey and the non-linear reality of any meaningful pursuit, I break down why the pit of despair shows up, why so many people lose themselves in it, and — most importantly — three practical ways to talk yourself through it and keep going.

Because the middle is where the real work happens. And if you're in it right now, this episode is for you.

The visual I mention will be posted on my instagram (@freshperspectivespod)