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Curious for Fun
by Sasha DeMarre
Welcome to Curious for Fun, a walk-and-talk podcast for learners, experimenters, and curious humans who love exploring what makes life interesting. I share what I’m learning, trying, and noticing - from creative experiments to reflections on growth, psychology, and connection. Along the way, I pull ideas from books, conversations, and everyday moments that spark curiosity. All in the spirit of joy, learning, and being human.
Episodes
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Episode 23: Intuition
If you're like me, perhaps you feel too grounded in reality, facts, data, or something else that is tangible. While that can serve us well, so can tuning into our intuition. I know, it might seem a little woo-woo, but there's science behind intuition. It's the brain recalling past events and...
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Episode 22: Where did all my friends go?
Why does it seem more difficult to make friends as adults. Maybe it's because our priorities change, our values shift, and our needs become more clear. This episode explores what friendship is, the different degrees of friendship, "pruning" friendships, and how to make new friends later in life.
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Episode 21: Family Estrangement
Cutting off family goes against our DNA. Humans want to be connected, vulnerable, and loved. However, when relationships nosedive into harmful territory, it may be time to think about how you protect yourself from further harm. I share my own experience with estrangement. It's not easy, but I…
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Episode 20: Playing Pretend
Did you ever lose your spark for imagination, dressing up, and being a little ridiculous...or was it just me? In this episode, I share why I've always loved creating characters, what playing pretend taught me about creativity and confidence, and how reconnecting with our playful side can help us...
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Episode 19: Dance Dance Revolution
"What is DDR?" It's a lifestyle. Some would say, a revolution ;)
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Episode 18: Sourdough
In this episode, I talk about the first event of 2026 that I hosted called the Sourdough Social. This was in response to the ICE occupation in MN, and it was in an effort to raise funds for the Immigrant Rapid Response Fund. Listen in to learn more about the cause and to gain insights into caring...
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Episode 17: Winter 2026 Reflection
Welcome back to Season 2. I'd like to recap what winter 2026 was like here in Minnesota before we get into anything else. Season 1 concluded late 2025 and a lot has changed. While ICE is still causing harm here and around the country, I also take a moment to reflect on the positive moments....
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Episode 16: End of a Season
End of a Season is a reflection on grief, learning, and showing up as yourself. In this episode, I share why Curious for Fun exists, how I process hard moments, and what I’m carrying forward into what comes next.
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Episode 15: Bouldering
In this second-to-last episode of Season 1, I talk about bouldering. A playful, physical hobby that helped me move through a lifelong fear of falling. From my first shaky climb to finding joy, strength, and community on the wall, this episode explores what happens when we try something scary...
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Episode 14: Book Clubs
Gathering to discuss books, ideas, and the impacts they have on our lives goes way back. Book clubs are a beautiful way for humans to socialize, learn, and expand their perspectives. In this episode, you’ll learn where book clubs began, why they’re so meaningful for our mental health, and how my...
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Episode 13: Why Saying No Is So Hard
Saying no sounds simple… but for many of us, it’s anything but. In this episode, I break down why “no” feels so personal. From ancient survival wiring to StrengthsFinder themes, nervous system reactions, astrology, and the roles we grew up playing in our families. If you struggle with boundaries,...
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Episode 12: StrengthsFinder
Choosing to build on my strengths instead of fixing my weaknesses has changed how I work, think, and feel. In this episode, I share the history of the Clifton StrengthsFinder, why it’s valuable, and what my personal results taught me. Link to assessment:...
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Episode 11: From Burnout to Balance
Ever wonder what “self-care” actually looks like after burnout? I share a real day in my life: what I eat, how I start my mornings, and why joy and routine matter more than hustle.
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Episode 10: Ghosts
This one’s a little different. I share a few stories from my life that I can’t quite explain. From childhood visions to strange moments in my own home. It’s not a scary episode, just a curious one. A reflection on what it means to experience something beyond logic, to believe in love and energy...
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Episode 9: Seven Letters for Fun
How Scrabble, Bananagrams, and a little competition can boost memory, build connection, and bring joy back to learning. Psychology Today, "Word Puzzles and Board Games Boost Brain Health"
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Episode 8: Rollerblading
I got back into rollerblading as an adult. Partly for fun, partly for nostalgia. From school rink nights to Minneapolis roots and the deep cultural impact of roller skating in Black communities, this episode explores what makes rolling on wheels such a timeless kind of joy.
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Episode 7: Walk it Out
What started as a friendly step challenge turned into something bigger. In this episode, I share how walking (a habit born from competition and a new Fitbit) became one of the most grounding and creative outlets for me. We’ll talk about the surprising history of walking (how it literally made us...
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Episode 6: Let's Have Some Fun
Following burnout, I needed to find myself again. This episode is all about fun; what it means, how it heals, and why it matters. Mayo Clinic (2024) “Stress relief from laughter? It’s no joke.” Lawrence E.M., Rogers R.G., Wadsworth T. (2015) “Happiness and Longevity in the United States.”…
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Episode 5: Burnout was a Blessing
Okay, this is the real talk. I hit burnout several times. The kind that lands you in the ER. I had to completely reframe how I think, how I live, and how I take care of myself. Now, being curious for fun isn’t just a hobby - it’s part of my medicine.
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Episode 4: The Language of Feeling
When we follow a new spark of interest, we don’t just feel joy....we feel everything. In this reflection, I talk through the difference between happiness, joy, and contentment, and how frustration sometimes sneaks in when we’re learning something new. It’s an honest look at what range of feelings...
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Episode 3: The Beauty of Trying Badly
Not every experiment has to be perfect (or even good) to be worth doing. In this cozy, candlelit episode, I share stories about baking disasters, new creative hobbies, and what it really means to try something badly but joyfully.
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Episode 2: Passion vs. Purpose
Passion is what we do for ourselves. Purpose is what we do for others. In this short reflection, I talk about how those two ideas weave through our lives. How they shift, overlap, evolve, and why it’s okay if we’re still figuring out what they mean for us.
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Episode 1: Why I'm Curious for Fun
I’m back for another walk. This time beside a quiet Minnesota prairie, thinking about where my curiosity comes from and why I started this podcast in the first place. In this episode, I share a bit more about my background, the “rub” I’ve felt between purpose and career, and how my love of…
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Episode Zero: Welcome to Curious for Fun
Every curiosity starts somewhere. This short intro sets the stage for Curious for Fun. A podcast about learning, experimenting, and finding joy in the process. Recorded on a walk through the changing Minnesota trees, I share a bit about who I am, why curiosity drives me, and what to expect as…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Curious for Fun, a walk-and-talk podcast for learners, experimenters, and curious humans who love exploring what makes life interesting. I share what I’m learning, trying, and noticing - from creative experiments to reflections on growth, psychology, and connection. Along the way, I pull ideas from books, conversations, and everyday moments that spark curiosity. All in the spirit of joy, learning, and being human.
HOSTED BY
Sasha DeMarre
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Welcome to Curious for Fun, a walk-and-talk podcast for learners, experimenters, and curious humans who love exploring what makes life interesting. I share what I’m learning, trying, and noticing - from creative experiments to reflections on growth, psychology, and connection. Along the way, I pull...
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Curious for Fun is created and hosted by Sasha DeMarre.
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