Too Hot for Fair-Weather Friends: Showing Up in the Heat of the Summer

In this episode of Table Pancakes, Katherine and Shelbi navigate the heat of the summer, the state of the world, and what it means to truly show up—because it’s too hot out for fair-weather friends.What We Cover:Who’s Holding Us & How We Support Our PeopleThe balance of pressing pause on texts to be fully present with the people right before us.Managing a text hiatus and reduced screen time while still maintaining meaningful connectionsMeeting our close friends and family where they’re at—emotionally and physicallySpinning Many Plates & OverstimulationPersonal evolution can shift levels of attention and engagement, sometimes leading to misalignment in relationshipsLimiting the personal “hotline” and being intentional about who gets our energy and timeBalancing spontaneity and structure—embracing the flow of summer plans while making space for deeper connectionsBalm for the Hot SummerFinding small joys, from The Evening Scoop (of gelato) to being the ultimate wingwomanShowing up for friends, no matter the season—good or toughSharon Brous's New York Times piece "Train Yourself to Always Show Up" reminds us to step toward those who hold us tenderly without requiring heroic gesturesQuestion of the Week:Who’s holding you, who are you holding, and what’s serving as a balm for you right now?Join the ConversationEmail us: [email protected] us on Instagram: @tablepancakespodConnect with us: @shelbihq | @katherinehfosterIf you enjoyed this episode, we’d love it if you rated, reviewed, and subscribed to the show. Your support helps us continue these conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.