Tiny Transformations

By Jen Connell & Cindy Donahue

Now living thousands of miles apart, one with kids and one consciously without them, old friends Jen and Cindy test out those habits and changes we are told will make our lives better or easier and co... more

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How many episodes does Tiny Transformations have?

The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.

Tiny Transformations episodes:

June 09, 2020 Ep. 10: Getting ready for bed early
This episode's experiment was getting ready for bed right after dinner, or as early as was possible. Listen to the episode to hear our experiences.
References in the episode:
https://intothegloss.com/2019/05/daily-skincare-routine-at-home/
https://www.sleep.org/articles/train-go-sleep-earlier/
https://gretchenrubin.com/podcast-episode/244-go-outside-into-the-sunlight/
If you have any suggestions for future transformations for us to try, please email [email protected].
Our website is tinytransformationspodcast.com.
The music is "Wholesome" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
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19min
May 26, 2020 Ep. 9: The Waking Up Earlier Experiment
During this week’s episode, Jen and Cindy tried to wake up just a little earlier than normal, in an attempt to get their days started on a better note. They were reminded, yet again, that these are not normal times.
Listen to the episode to hear our experiences and conclusions! And check out the episode notes on our website for more details.
If you have any suggestions for future transformations for us to try, please email [email protected].
Our website is tinytransformationspodcast.com.
The music is "Wholesome" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
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20min
May 12, 2020 Ep 8: Cleaning Cindy's Closet Experiment
During this week’s episode, Jen and Cindy worked together (remotely) to sort through some of Cindy's clothes and clean out her closet.
Listen to the episode to hear our experiences and conclusions! And check out the episode notes on our website for more details.
If you have any suggestions for future transformations for us to try, please email [email protected].
Our website is tinytransformationspodcast.com.
The music is "Wholesome" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
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22min
April 28, 2020 Ep. 7: Tidying for 15 minutes Experiment
During this week’s episode, Jen and Cindy tried tidying and cleaning for 15 minutes each night.
Listen to the episode to hear our experiences and conclusions! And check out the episode notes on our website for more details.
If you have any suggestions for future transformations for us to try, please email [email protected].
Our website is tinytransformationspodcast.com.
The music is "Wholesome" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
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27min
April 14, 2020 Ep. 6: The Yoga Before Bed Experiment
During this week’s episode, Jen and Cindy discuss doing short yoga routines before bed.
Listen to the episode to hear our experiences and conclusions! And check out the episode notes on our website for more details.
If you have any suggestions for future transformations for us to try, please email [email protected].
Our website is tinytransformationspodcast.com.
The music is "Wholesome" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
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20min
March 31, 2020 Ep. 5: The Gratitude Practice Experiment
During this week’s episode, Jen and Cindy discuss practicing journaling their gratitude daily for two weeks.
To read more about the science behind having a gratitude practice, check out this article on Happify.
For gratitude prompts, try using this recommended list from deveopinggoodhabits.com.
Listen to the episode to hear our experiences and conclusions! And check out the episode notes on our website for more details.
If you have any suggestions for future transformations for us to try, please email [email protected].
Our website is tinytransformationspodcast.com.
The music is "Wholesome" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
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22min
March 17, 2020 Ep. 4: The 64 oz of Water Experiment
Listen to the episode to hear our experiences and conclusions! And check out the episode notes on our website for more details.
If you have any suggestions for future transformations for us to try, please email [email protected].
Our website is tinytransformationspodcast.com.
The music is "Wholesome" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
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23min
March 03, 2020 Ep. 3: The "Real Clothes" Experiment
This week Cindy and Jen talk about their two weeks of wearing “real” clothes each day. No sweatpants, sweatshirts, t-shirts, or yoga pants. This episode was inspired by the podcast Happier with Gretchen Rubin, Episode 154.
Read more about the research around Enclothed Cognition – the effect our clothes seem to have on various psychological processes like emotions, self-evaluations, attitudes, and interpersonal interactions.
Additional reading specifically around women and clothing choices: Link Between Clothing Choices and Emotional States
Listen to the episode to hear our experiences and conclusions! And check out the episode notes on our website for more details.
If you have any suggestions for future transformations for us to try, please email [email protected].
Our website is tinytransformationspodcast.com.
The music is "Wholesome" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
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29min
February 18, 2020 Ep. 2: The Meal Planning Experiment
For two weeks, we planned our meals in advance and attempted to limit our grocery shopping.
We hypothesized this would result in lower grocery bills overall, as well as decreased stress.
Listen to the episode to hear our experiences and conclusions! And check out the episode notes on our website for more details.
If you have any suggestions for future transformations for us to try, please email [email protected].
Our website is tinytransformationspodcast.com.
The music is "Wholesome" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
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29min
February 04, 2020Ep 1: No phones by the bed experiment
For two weeks, we left our phones out of arms reach of our bed, ideally on the other side of the room.
We hypothesized this would result in lower amounts of screen time and more and better sleep.
Listen to the episode to hear our experiences and conclusions!
References from the episode:
Effect of yellow light from screens

Tracking screen time on Apple devices

Tracking screen time on Android devices
If you have any suggestions for future transformations for us to try, please email [email protected].
Our website is tinytransformationspodcast.com
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17min

FAQs about Tiny Transformations:

How many episodes does Tiny Transformations have?

The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.