Disappointment is one of those feelings we all experience, and one we're surprisingly quick to talk ourselves (or someone else) out of. This week, Amy and Cheryl talk about what happens when reality…
What makes some gatherings leave us feeling energized, connected, and glad we came while others just feel like another thing on the calendar? Inspired by Priya Parker’s The Art of Gathering, Amy and…
What turns an ordinary cup of coffee into something you look forward to? Why does Sunday dinner feel different from simply eating dinner? And why are there certain little things we do with family,…
What makes someone more than a favorite singer or celebrity? In this special episode, Amy and Cheryl are joined by friends Holly Hoffman and Kim Davidson for a conversation about why Dolly Parton…
There’s something about the shift into fall that just feels different. The sweaters come back out, favorite drinks taste better, the leaves start changing, and suddenly there are little things…
Season 3 is here—and we're starting with a question: What do you want to be new at? We're talking about trying things without needing to master them, letting curiosity lead the way, and remembering…
What exactly happens at a writing retreat? Maybe you picture a quiet room, laptops open, and hours of focused writing. And while that can certainly be part of it, writing retreats can take on all…
August 26 is Women’s Equality Day in the United States. Did you know that? We will admit that, despite being two women who spend a lot of time thinking, talking, teaching, advocating, and occasionally…
Social media makes it look easy, doesn’t it? Take a picture, make a Reel, hit post, gain followers, and maybe even get a few free vacations along the way. But, as we tend to discover on This Was…
What happens when a deeply logical researcher, educator, and leadership coach begins seeing angels? In this episode, Amy and Cheryl take a joyful step into what they lovingly call “the woo-woo” with…
