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Craving Connection
by Kelsey Aldinger and Kelsey Baty
Welcome to Craving Connection where our conversations each week bring the comfort of catching up with old friends and the delight of connecting with new ones.
Episodes
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Episode 207. Substack, Here We Come!
Most of you are already in the KNOW, but for those that aren't, we have joined the Substack arena. Head to www.substack.com/@cravingconnection to subscribe!
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Episode 206. Where Are They Now?
If you listen to this episode, you will understand how we are just TOO TIRED to write a decent blurb about it. But we love you and we're so glad to be back in your earbuds if only for one episode and we'll probably be back some other time okay bye for now. Raves + Faves: KA's Rave: Ember Mug +...
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Episode 205. SPRING Stuff
SURPRISE! We're back! We told you we wouldn't be gone forever and we're keeping our promise by delivering a super sized spring episode! We've combined our spring faves with our spring bucket lists to get you hyped for the season. Tune in to hear us cover footwear, meal plans, fashion aspirations,...
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Episode 204. HAGS
Well you guys, this is it. This is the *final* episode of Craving Connection. We say *final* because we're not actually gone forever, but this is our last consistent Monday episode for awhile. After 4 years, our podcast has officially finished her senior year and she's ready for summer break. We...
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Episode 202. Winter Mashup: Bucket List and Faves
This week we're here with a two for one special: we've combined our winter bucket lists with our winter favorites to bring you one winter deluxe episode! Tune in to hear us chat about the practices we want to cultivate this season, the spaces we want to refresh, the clothing items breathing new...
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Episode 200. Year In Review AKA 200TH EPISODE
Well, that was a wild ride. 2020. That's what we're talking about, and what a wild ride it has been! Tune in as we chat through the highs, lows, and do math and crafts in our 200th episode. CaN yOu BeLiEvE iT!? "Thank you for listening to our show each week" is the alternate title to this…
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Episode 199. Gift Guide
Our gift guide is back just in time for all your Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Deals Every Dang Day in November shopping needs! We've got you covered when it comes to guys, group gifts, kids, and parents, so turn us up and let us help you find the perfect gift for even the pickiest person on your...
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Episode 197. Fall Favorites
It's back, our favorite series of the year, seasonal faves, and we're coming in hot with the fall edition. We've got music. We've got clothes. We've got drinks. We've got it all. If you're in need of a little joy this week, this episode is for you! KA's Fall Faves: Madewell White Sneakers Trader...
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Episode 195. 20 Things We've Learned in our 20s: Part II
This week we're here with part two of our "20 Things We've Learned in our Twenties" series. Now, if you're like "wait, where's part one?" The answer is on Patreon. Last week we kicked this series off by sharing the first set of 10 lessons we've learned in our 20's and now we're here with the…
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Episode 193. Expectations in Homemaking
We're here with another installment of our "expectations in" series and this week, it's all about expectations in home making. Join us as we dissect all the overt and not so obvious expectations we have of ourselves in all areas of home making and how those expectations compare to our realities....
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Episode 191. Gabriel's Birth: A Story of Stillbirth and Hope
This week we're joined by our first ever repeat guest, Hannah Heacox. Hannah so graciously joins us this week to share her story of hope in the midst of heart break- the stillbirth of her son, Gabriel. While this story is hard to hear, Hannah reminds us that no matter how deep our grief is, Jesus...
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Episode 188. Fall Bucket Lists, Version One Million
The time has come yet again for fall bucket lists! The time of year where we set our intentions for the season to come and list the practical and aspirational goals we want to tackle. Join us this week as we share the home projects we want to take on, the skills we want to learn, the practices we...
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Episode 186. Our 2000, 2005, 2010 Time Capsules
This week we're going on a trip down memory lane, so buckle up! We took hallmark years- 2000, 2005, and 2010, and chose our favorite books, songs, fashion trends, and celebrity crushes from each time in our lives. Join us as we reminisce about the CDs we used to make up dances to, the fashion...
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Episode 184. Best-Of's
This week we're here with a treat for your ears! We've compiled a list of our "best of's" in different categories in order to share some goodness with you. Listen in as we share our favorite media consumed in 2020, our go-to weeknight meals and drinks, our tried and true ways to get out of a…
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Episode 182. Things We've Changed Our Minds About
We're here this week with a list of things we've changed our minds about. A lot of times we make decisions at one point in our lives and never look back to see if those decisions are still serving us. This conversation is us reflecting on those decisions and commenting on how we've come around to…
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Episode 180. Things We're Getting Better At
Heyyyyy! It's us again. And this week we have a little something special for ya: a taste of Craving Connection on Patreon! If you like, nay, love, this episode, be sure to become a beloved Connectioner on Patreon for just $3 a month. Love, KA + KB Raves + Faves: KA's Rave(s): Wet brush + IGK dry...
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Episode 177. Summer Favorites Round IV
We're back with our yearly installment of summer faves! This year's episode doesn't disappoint. We've got drinks. We've got beauty products. We've got fashion trends. We've even got some life lessons tied in there. Turn on the A/C, grab yourself a Sonic happy hour drink, and listen in as we dive...
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Episode 175. Pet Peeves: Cos It's Hot in Texas Again
Every few months we just need to air our grievances with the general public. Nothing life altering, just the small annoyances we encounter that get under our skin. Listen in for our latest rendition of pet peeves, wherein we discuss the phrases we can't stand, the driving etiquette we need…
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Episode 173. Summer Bucket Lists
Summer bucket lists are back and they're more… mature? than ever? Mmm, maybe that's not a perfect description, but listen in as we share our plans for this summer during a time when making plans is kind of hard to do. This season has us embracing our resourceful sides and we're sharing our plans…
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Episode 171. Giving New Life to Old Things
Society as a whole is in the midst of a transition. Some of us are returning to our normal everyday lives, some of us aren't. Some of us have jobs to return to, some of us don't. Some of us want things to go back to normal, some of us are longing to hold onto this time just a little longer. But…
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Episode 168. Connecting to Cooking
Cooking is a practice that is integral to our everyday lives, but something we all have different relationships with. For some it's a joy and for others it's a pain. Some grew up wielding a whisk since before they could remember, while others are still learning the difference between a blender…
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Episode 166. Spring Favorites Round IV
Spring faves are back and better than ever! We're here to spread some spring cheer by sharing everything that we're loving this season. We've got drinks. We've got snacks. We've got lipstick. We've got podcast episodes. We've got it all. Tune in to get a little ~spring~ in your step! KB's...
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Episode 164. How We Stay Organized
Organization. It's a word that some people relish while making others run for the hills. Wherever you fall on that spectrum, this episode is for you. Join us this week as we share the areas in which we excel when it comes to organization, but also those where we struggle. Listen in if you need…
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Episode 162. Expectations in: Quarantine
We're living in unprecedented times in the midst of this global pandemic. While we don't want to add to the cacophony of voices surrounding social distancing and quarantining, we do want to use this opportunity to have a meaningful conversation about our experiences. Join us as we discuss our...
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Episode 160. Spring Bucket Lists
Somehow we're already halfway through March, which means it's the perfect time to make our spring bucket lists! This week we're sharing the words that are guiding our season and the practices we want to implement over the next few months. Listen in as we share the habits we want to start, the...
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Episode 159: Patreon Preview!
To become a part of our Patreon Fam, The Connectioners, subscribe here!
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Episode 158. Cook Once Eat All Week Review
Don't forget that you can now support the show on Patreon! Our first Patreon exclusive episode drops next week! If you've listened over the past few months, you've heard us reference the cookbook Cook Once, Eat All Week. We took author Cassy Joy Garcia at her word when she claimed that a few…
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Episode 157. Winter Favorites Round III
Patreon is LIVE! Subscribe as a Connectioner now to be ready for our first Patreon episode March 9th! The days may be colder and the nights may be longer, but we're here this week with a cure for your winter blues. Our winter favorites are here and they are a DELIGHT! Grab yourself a warm…
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Episode 156. Letters to My Past Self
Have you ever wanted to go back in time and talk to your past self? Maybe in the form of a pep talk or maybe by gently shaking your shoulders while sharing some future wisdom? This week we're doing just that by writing letters to our past selves. We go as far back as high school and as recently…
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Episode 155. Our Third Birthday + An Exciting Announcement!
It's our birthday! We turn 3 years old this week, and to celebrate, we're sharing an exciting ANNOUNCEMENT while peeling back the curtain on our creative process over the last 3 years. Now, before you roll your eyes, this conversation is about so much more than just us. It's a conversation about...
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Episode 154. What Makes ME Feel Like ME
This week's episode producer credit goes to listener Emily. She reached out wanting to know the things that make us feel most like ourselves, and we were happy to answer. Tune in as we share the things that light us up, that bring us joy, and make us feel most authentically ourselves. We hope…
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Episode 153. Pet Peeves: Cos January Never Ends
It's that time of year again. The time when we let it all out and air our grievances. It's time for pet peeves. Join us this week as we share the new slang terms we don't understand, the co-sleeping arrangements that makes us uncomfortable, the traffic patterns that grind our gears, and so much...
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Episode 152. A Discussion on Self Worth
We'd be lying if we said we didn't struggle with self worth. There are lots of areas in our lives where we feel less than and we don't think we're alone. Rather than endure alone, we want to share the areas in which we struggle as a reminder that we're all in this together and bring hope and...
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Episode 151. What's In Our Bag: The Nightstand Edition
We're back this week with a new spin on the "what's in our bag" series. It's no secret that we're endlessly fascinated with the daily products and practices of our friends and this week, we're taking that curiosity a step farther by delving into our nightstands. What started as a pretty...
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Episode 150. Love It or Bucket List It: Our Plans to Capitalize on All Winter Has to Offer
While the first week of January is for resolutions, the second week is for bucket lists. The time when we narrow in on the next few months and create action plans to go along with our words of the season. Tune in as we share the cookbooks we'll be cooking through, the home repair projects we plan...
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Episode 149. 2020 Vision
It's nearly impossible to believe that we're on the cusp of 2020, and in just a few days, we'll be waving goodbye to 2019. Per the usual, we spend some time reflecting on 2019 and casting vision for the new year. We're sharing the ways our words of the year did or did not pan out and the ways we...
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Home is What You Make It
Home means different things to different people. Maybe it's the house you grew up in, the home you made as an adult, certain items that bring comfort, or people who feel like coming home. This week, we're chatting about what it means to us, seasons when we've felt the most settled and unsettled…
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Specialty Grocery Stores Deep Dive
You know we love a thoughtful discussion about grocery shopping, so this episode delights us to no end. This week we're deep diving specialty stores- Aldi, Trader Joe's, and Costco, to be exact. We're outlining the role each store plays in our grocery shopping lives, the pros and cons of each…
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Around the Table with Bri McKoy
It's no secret that we love gathering our people around the table, and this week we're thrilled to bring in an expert on this topic. Bri McKoy is one of our favorite authorities on all things cooking, hostessing, and Starbucks drink ordering and this week she's sharing all her best tips, tricks,...
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Say It With Me: Words We Live By
Graduation season is upon us, which naturally invokes reflecting on the past and looking forward to the future. We did the same by taking inventory of the words that govern our lives- whether it be mantras we live by, words of wisdom we've gleaned over the years, or just downright good sense.…
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Episode 148. The CC Christmas Gift Guide
We're back with the 3rd installment of our Christmas gift guide! Whether you're looking to splurge or save, we've got you covered. From what to buy your parents or in laws, your girlfriends, the guy in your life, coworkers, or a hostess this season, we're sharing the best gifts of 2019 to help...
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Episode 147. Advocating for Yourself
If you've ever struggled to stand up for yourself in a medical setting, this episode is for you. This week we're recounting stories of being our own patient advocates when it comes to miscarriage, infertility treatment, and delivery options. We're sharing the lessons we learned, the right steps…
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Episode 146. Expectations In: Holidays
We're entering into that time of year where expectations run rampant. In addition to full schedules and minds, we're contending with whether or not our holiday season lives up to the ideal standard we have in our minds. This week we're getting candid about our own struggles with holiday...
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Episode 145. "Well, That Was Awkward"
Awkward social encounters are the great equalizers of society. We've all had a blundering exchange with a cashier or been called the wrong name by an acquaintance. This week we're sharing some of our experiences. In some instances, we're the offender and in some, the recipient of super...
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Episode 144. Connecting to Community
Community comes in all shapes and sizes. It's the people you interact with regularly in your neighborhood, at work, within an organization, or through your favorite podcast. Most of us are part of several communities at once and sometimes we take it for granted until we have to intentionally plug...
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Episode 143. Fall Faves Round III
Our favorite series is back with another installment! Fall faves are HERE and they won't disappoint. We've got lipsticks. We've got recipes. We've got color palates. We've got clothing. Basically, we've got it all, so tune in to find your newest fall fave for 2019. KA's Fall Faves: Allbirds Wool...
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Episode 142. Find What Works For You
We're living in an age where everybody wants to tell you how to do everything. Everyone has an opinion on the best way to do every task under the sun, and while that's all well and good and we can always improve, it's also impossible to do everything in the "best" way 100% of the time. That's why...
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Episode 141. Expectations In: Marriage
This week we're here with another installment in our "expectations in" series. We're talking through an area of life where expectations run rampant- marriage. Whether they're notions of what we thought marriage would be, intentions we have of ourselves or our husbands, or standards we have of our...
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Episode 140. Social Media: Too Much of a Good Thing?
We have a love hate relationship with social media. We love the things we learn and the people we can connect with, but hate the time suck and feelings of inferiority that come with it. Join our conversation this week as we talk through these feelings and more in an effort to understand the role...
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Episode 139. The Pros and Cons of Getting Older
We find ourselves in a bit of an adult limbo in our late twenties- not a girl, not yet a woman. Okay, we ARE women, but sometimes we don't feel qualified. This week we're sharing the pros and cons of growing up. We're celebrating our freedom while lamenting our skin. Join the conversation if you,...
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Welcome to Craving Connection where our conversations each week bring the comfort of catching up with old friends and the delight of connecting with new ones.
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Craving Connection is created and hosted by Kelsey Aldinger and Kelsey Baty.
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