Same name, same hosts with a new focus and a new mission statement. 

In this episode, your zesty co-hosts share why they've been on hiatus from the podcast and how in that time they've worked out some brain kinks, done some moving, adulting and redecorating and how it's helped give them renewed purpose. 

In this week's Moment of Zest, Russel and Ang share a moment. 

It's Russel's birthday! And to celebrate, he and Ang and are talking birthday fun.

In this episode, the zesty co-hosts look back at their own birthday celebrations - what they found meaningful, how they make mark the occasion now and some suggestions to make the most of your own milestone. 

In this week's Moment of Zest, Angie celebrates her inner trash panda. 

The name of this podcast came from Angie stopping to enjoy the sound of saying "zesty" mid-way through a sentence.

That's not the only word we find fun to say. 

In this quick episode, co-host Angie and Russel run down some of their other favourites simply because they give us a giggle. I hope they put a smile on your face too.

It's that time of year when the fog rolls in, the hair stands up on the back of your neck, and scaring the crap out of yourself is fun. 

In this episode, co-host Angie and Russel dig into All Hallow's Eve, including its history and how you can find fun it. From activities to crafts, to TV and film, to costumes and candy, they explore the various aspects of Halloween and how there's something for everyone to enjoy. 

In this week's Moment of Zest, Russel discovers something to laugh at (and it involves Ang).

LINKS

Angie's Martha Stewart recommendation: - https://www.marthastewart.com/272757/witchs-broom-favors

Before a milestone birthday, podcast co-host Russel decided to try a Year of Yes.  Inspired by the Danny Wallace 2005 memoir Yes Man, Russel lived a year of agreement. 

In this episode, co-host Angie talks to Russel about the experience, from what got him started, to the experiences he had and the lessons he learned. And how others can have their own "Year of Yes" on their own terms. 

Year of Yes Blog Post:

https://www.russellolacher.com/five-ways-a-year-of-yes-makes-your-life-better/ In this week's Moment of Zest, Angie blows out some candles. 

Hiking we know. Forest bathing? It's a whole other thing. Honest. 

Hosts Russel and Angie try to understand forest bathing and its benefits, before trying it themselves in the Enchanted Forest of Pender Island. They share their experiences and if they found fun.  In this week's Moment of Zest, Russel changes scenery. 

Is there more than one way to feel more joy? We try to find out in the latest episode of the podcast.

Hosts Russel and Angie discuss a recent TIME magazine article on 9 ways to feel more joy, sharing their own experiences and highlighting ways you could try them.  In this week's Moment of Zest, Angie goes out on the town. 

Movies are a great way to stop the world around you and dig into a couple hours of fun. 

Hosts Russel and Angie share their experience with movies (Russel might be a nerd), what movies that bring fun into their lives, some of the qualities of fun movies and they share some of your favourites.  In this week's Moment of Zest, Russel talks about a recent time he had with Ang and her reaction to hearing the podcast for the first time.

You may not have to go that far for some ideas of fun things today. You could start with your childhood.

Hosts Russel and Angie discuss the importance of play in our lives, some of its benefits and the things you could do now to inspire your creativity that you loved back then (and a few things that might not work). In this week's Moment of Zest, Ange tries the Hygge lifestyle with some surprising results. 

Scheduling fun vs spontaneity.  What is the value of making sure your packed calendar has defined times for fun? Doesn't that go against the idea of fun? 

Hosts Russel and Angie work to answer these questions as they share their own experiences in scheduling fun, what researchers say about the good and the bad of it, and provide some examples of what might work for you. And stick around for our Moment of Zest, as Russel shares the value of a week off from work for another type of work.