Today we're feeling the warm and fuzzies for our parents (hi, Mom and Dad!) and sharing the things we're grateful that they taught us, from the little things to the big. Plus how we're carrying those things forward in our own families.

Just for Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're each sharing something we definitely learned about what not to do by watching our parents.

See full show notes on our website: 10 Things We Learned From Our Parents

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With a lot of heart, today we're chatting about how grateful we are for each other and our friendship. We recount how we met as next door neighbors, became podcast co-hosts, and over the years have grown into the dearest of friends. We also share what we've learned from one another and the ways we make each other better people. We immediately shared a big hug after recording this.

For Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're each sharing what's surprised us the most about the other person or our friendship.

We are thankful for all of our listeners near and far, and happy Thanksgiving this week to our American listeners!

See full show notes on our website: We're Thankful for Us

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Gifting has lost the plot a little bit lately. Instead of feeling generous and joyful, gifting during the holidays can feel like a chore. We're exploring what's changed and how we can gift better. Plus, how to make managing wish lists less onerous and a few little luxuries we're recommending.

For Friends of the Show on Patreon, we each share something we're doing differently when it comes to gift-giving this year.

See full show notes on our website: Gifting Better

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Grab a snack because this episode will make you hungry.

We're leaning into cozy season with a conversation all about comfort food. We share the comfort foods from our childhoods, the new ones we've found in adulthood, and what comfort foods we're creating for our kids. Plus, what we crave when we're sick.

For Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're each sharing the specific comfort foods we crave when we're blissfully alone.

See full show notes on our website: Comfort Food

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In honor of spooky season, we're revealing – and laughing over – our minor fears. Find out why you too should be terrified of: arts and craft, a trip to the zoo, sending a friendly text, and more.

For Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're each sharing a time we had to overcome a fear.

Also for Friends of the Show, mark your calendars for Sunday, November 16 at 9 am Pacific / 12 pm Eastern for our live Holiday Hangout! These are casual and fun conversations chatting about our holiday plans, stresses, gift ideas, and more! Become a Friend of the Show for just $5/month and get access to all our bonus content and past live hangouts!

See full show notes on our website: Minor Fears

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We have a tender episode today talking about death. We share our experiences with death thus far, and how we are thinking about that inevitability for loved ones and more generally. We also share the songs and writing about death that have moved us.

Thanks for being here with us, and we're so glad to be with you.

Just for Friends of the Show, we're each sharing our current thoughts on how we hope to be remembered one day when we leave this life.

See full show notes on our website: Let's Talk About Death

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Are you ready for creepy, cozy reading season? You know we are! On this bookish episode, we share our current reads and TBRs. Plus what our kids are reading, what else we're listening to, and our recent memorable reading moments.

For Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're each sharing a recent book or two that disappointed us! We don't like to bash books publicly, but every reader knows that you need to vent to fellow readers from time to time.

Happy reading!

See full show notes on our website: Fall Bookshelf

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Friends, it's Fall Extravaganza!! This year, we have an apple theme and take it way too far. (Would you expect anything less?) On our apple romp we get judgy but also informative, try apple recipes, and declare apple approves and abominations. Plus, we sniff sophisticated apple candles and take an apple-themed "would you rather?" quiz. Detours include witchy book club, jeans shopping, and Midwestern sayings.

For Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're sharing what we are not looking forward to this fall.

See full show notes on our website: Fall Extravaganza & Apple Abominations

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Hop on in, we're going for a drive! We compare notes on learning how to drive, and make pit stops for our driving personalities, car essentials, and the joy of driving. Plus, Kelsey's driving quirk and what Erica can't stand in the car.

For Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're chatting about how we're thinking about teaching our own kids to drive (gulp!). And would love your advice!

Happy (safe) driving, friends!

See full show notes on our website: Driving

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Join us for a conversation full of fall leaves, cozy libraries, and tradition. Erica interviews Kelsey about her time at Yale as a graduate student! Erica asks all of her burning questions, and Kelsey invites you to stroll down Ivy League memory lane with her.

For Friends of the Show on Patreon, Kelsey is telling us what she would do differently if she were going to relive her time at Yale.

See full show notes on our website: Kelsey at Yale

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