This Morning: Opening Day, Boston Roots, and the Invisible String Between Them ⚾️✨

Opening Day in Cincinnati always feels like a holiday — the kind where the whole city wakes up together. Today, I’m thinking about what it means to love the Cincinnati Reds while still carrying a piece of Boston Red Sox history with me too. Being from Boston and building a life here in Cincy sometimes feels like living between two baseball stories at once.

So this morning, I’m following the idea of the invisible string theory — the quiet belief that certain places, people, and moments are connected long before we understand why. Maybe it’s the string that brought me from Fenway energy to Opening Day on the riverfront. Maybe it’s the one tying all of us to the cities that shape us. 🧵

We talk about hometown identity, choosing where you belong, and why baseball has a way of making those connections feel louder than usual.

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In today’s episode, we’re celebrating Joey Votto and his gift to Cincinnati just in time for Reds Opening Day tomorrow (which honestly feels like a holiday around here ❤️⚾).

Then we shift into a bigger question:
When’s the last time you inconvenienced yourself for a friend?

Not in a dramatic way. Just the small stuff. Moving the couch. Making the drive. Staying a little longer than planned. Showing up when it would’ve been easier not to.

We talk about why those moments matter more than we think, what it actually means to have a village, and why being part of someone else’s support system is one of the most human things we get to do.

Also: a few silly examples, a little Opening Day energy, and a reminder that sometimes community looks like carrying the other end of the couch.

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This morning’s Hard Topic Tuesday question was:

What do you desire most in this life?

Which honestly feels like kind of an aggressive question.

But we looked at it a different way — not just what you want, but where your “desire rating” might be low for the things you say you care about. The habits, goals, or directions you keep saying matter… but aren’t getting your energy right now. And what that might be telling you.

We also debriefed spring break travel chaos, specifically the TSA lines, airport energy, and the full process of trying to go anywhere this time of year.

And I shared about my camping trip this weekend… which was 15 minutes from my house. Still counts. Still an adventure. Still a personality choice.

Big question, local camping, airport survival season.

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This morning we’re catching up on what’s actually happening around us — from the new Ohio cannabis laws (what changed, what didn’t, and why it’s not as simple as “it’s legal now”) to a quick pop culture stop with Cardi B popping up in Cincinnati.

We’re also officially entering one of the most Cincinnati weeks of the year — Reds Opening Day is right around the corner… and yes, there’s a slight Boston accent moment in there for no real reason other than vibes.

Plus — a first for the show — we welcomed our very first contributor (!!) with a Pop News check-in covering… The Bachelorette (a topic I do not care about, but you might).

It’s a little local, a little chaotic, a little “wait what?” —
but mostly, it’s something to keep you company.

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This morning we kicked things off by celebrating Miami’s big win — because we love a moment.

Then I made a little ask: tell me your name and what neighborhood you’re listening from.

The whole idea behind This Morning has always been “thanks for stopping by,” and it reminded me of my best friend’s mom who used to work at my fav coffee/donut shop — people would stop in, say hi, grab a coffee, and head out to start their day. That’s the vibe I want this to be.

We also got into something a little more real: the complicated relationships millennial daughters have with their moms.

Because… mine really pissed me off with a text this morning.

And yes, I’m talking about it while wearing a very silly shirt she bought me that says “BE” followed by a bunch of ridiculous words. Which honestly feels fitting.

A little community, a little chaos, a little honesty.

And this one’s a video episode.

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This morning we talked about the meteor in Ohio… which, yes, everyone is talking about… but still feels insane?? Like we’re all just casually going about our day while things fall from the sky.

New personality unlocked: slightly obsessed with space.

And then I shared a quick, real moment — it’s the 5-Month. anniversary of losing my job.

Which feels weird to say out loud. Not in a heavy way… just one of those moments where you realize how much life can change, and how certain chapters shape you more than you expected.

A little chaos, a little reflection, very where I’m at.

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This morning we leaned into a little St. Patrick’s Day energy.

We started with a very important question: is Guinness actually good for you… or is that just something people say to justify drinking it? (some fun facts were shared… conclusions are questionable)

Then we got into some St. Paddy’s Day trivia and traditions, and why this holiday always feels a little chaotic in the best way.

And of course, we couldn’t not reminisce about college celebrations — the early mornings, the questionable decisions, the outfits, the energy… all of it.

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This morning we talked about wild first date stories — the kind that are chaotic in the moment but later become the stories that make us laugh and remember we’re all just human figuring it out.

Inspired by my friend Kelsey, who went on a first date in California this weekend and ended up having her car towed mid-date. Not exactly the romantic ending she planned… but definitely a memorable one.

We also debriefed the Oscars, talked about some of the big winners, and shared a few movie recommendations if you’re looking for something good to watch.

Then we checked in on Cincinnati basketball, some big wins around the city, and the excitement building with March Madness right around the corner.

And of course we touched on the major news story from Friday — the car explosion on the 471 bridge that had a lot of people in the city talking.

A little pop culture, a little local news, and a reminder that sometimes the messy, unexpected moments in life are the ones that make the best stories later.

P.S. i did NOT go camping this weekend, too windy and wet.

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and a special hello to my new listeners in Willmington This morning we talked about the random, slightly ridiculous life things that somehow remind you… we’re all just human figuring it out as we go.

Like my best friend having to retake her driver’s test because her license expired.
Or my friend Kim texting me in a panic because she thought she had some big official “jury duty thing”… which turned out to just be regular jury duty.

Those silly little moments that make you stop and think: oh right… nobody actually knows what they’re doing.

We’re also back in the sound booth studio today, which means we have video again.

I played some voice notes from listeners that honestly made my morning, talked about the idea of winter camping, and shared the latest development in my house: my boyfriend has become completely obsessed with ordering random winter camping gear from Amazon.

At this point I’m mostly just along for the ride.

Thanks for being here.

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This morning started with a text I received that said: “I hope you have the best day ever.”

And it actually made me stop and think.

Not just because it was kind — but because it reminded me that even in a season of a lot of change, I can still decide to have a good day. It starts with me.

So we unpacked that a little this morning — the power of small things people say to us, and how sometimes the right sentence at the right moment can shift your mindset.

Also, Cincinnati had a pretty big visitor yesterday. The President was in town, which meant a lot of traffic, a lot of security, and a lot of people wondering why it suddenly took 45 minutes to get anywhere.

And since overthinking loves to sneak in during times of change, I also shared 6 tips to help stop the spiral — which might just help you… have the best day ever.

Thanks for being here.

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Quick note: my apologies for the audio quality on today’s episode. I’m working through some growing pains with new equipment and a new camera setup as things continue to evolve around here. I appreciate you rolling with me while I get everything dialed in.

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