It's A Good Time, Or A Good Story hosted by Sara Gleason Villegas

Welcome back! This episode is a continuation of last weeks episode. If you have not listened to it yet, I recommend starting that first. Or don't, and that's okay too! It's a real guest roulette on the pod today as we continue the conversation of celebrating 5 years without alcohol for Sara! Listen in as Sara is joined by Katye, producer Doug, and Anthony all in one episode! We talk more about what's going on currently, and recognize a special 6 year anniversary for Anthony that gives us even more reason to celebrate! Follow along with the show on Instagram! @itsagoodtimeoragoodstory@saragleasonvillegas@meatanthony

Hello friends! Today is February 2nd, 2026. While some people are celebrating National Tater Tot Day, Sara and Katye are back on the air celebrating 5 years since Sara's last alcholic drink! Tune in to hear them talk about what led to this change, the process leading up to it, and how we don't judge people celebrating with anything in their cup!The end of the year of the snake is coming soon, and with it, the perfect opportunity to leave behind the things that don't suit you. If you're wondering what or how to make that happen, or want some advice on how to capture your knowing, let's connect with Sara! Send us an email at [email protected], DM us on Instagram @itsagoodtimeoragoodstory, @saragleasonvillegas, or stop by The Market by The Meat Cellar in San Juan Capistrano! We can't wait to hear from you!

Welcome back to GTGS! Today, we are throwing it back to our conversation with Michelle And Kent French of the Frenchitivity Podcast! This conversation happened in The Market by The Meat Cellar, a few months before we opened our doors in 2024. Check out the Frenchitivity YouTube channel for some amazing videos of their travels that happened after this conversation!Sara and Anthony were able to catch up and connect with the French's right before they started their journey across the world! Listen as we get a glimpse at what their wild next year looks like, and how they have reimagined their entire family's modern life. They discuss what it's like to find your partner in life, and how growing together always leads to more. Then Kent and Michelle profile why and how this movement became their life, and why now is the perfect time for them to try something new! Tune in to the Frenchitivity podcast wherever you listen to podcasts! Follow along with the show and all of our friends on Instagram!@itsagoodtimeoragoodstory@saragleasonvillegas@meatanthony@frenchitivityfamily

Welcome back to GTGS! Katye and Sara are back in The Living Room on this episode of the pod talking about all the things that have happened in the beginning of 2026 so far! Tune in to hear about Sara's time in New York City to kick the new year off, and catch up with Katye as she starts to put her dreams of being behind the big screen into motion! Keep up with Sara and her writing over on her Substack! @itsagoodtimeoragoodstoryFollow along with the show and the crew on Instagram! @itsagoodtimeoragoodstory@saragleasonvillegas@katyebv@themarketbythemeatcellar

It is officially 2026! We did our shedding and made it to another year, so it's only right to kick off the first fresh Monday with a very special GTGS! Katye and Delilah both join Sara on the pod today as we talk about what we are composing for this new year! Tune in for a sneak peek into how we act on our human design, how we are striding into this Year Of The Horse, and listen in on the first time we are joined by Delilah, also known as Yaya, as we learn about her and her big plans for her 18th year! Sara writes on Substack! Check out her writing @itsagoodtimeoragoodstory Also follow along with the show and The Market on Instagram!@itsagoodtimeoragoodstory@saragleasonvillegas@themarketbythemeatcellarFollow and comment with the show here on Spotify as well! We are growing so quickly in the new year and would love to connect with our Spotify audience. The fastest way we get into our communities ears is by getting reviews and interaction here! Let us know what you think, and thank you for listening!

Thank you all so much for a beautiful 2025. From all of our friends who walk through our living room, share a moment over a meal at The Market and The Meat Cellar, to the people who make us a part of your routine through the pod, whatever we do is not possible without you. We cannot wait to share more good times and good stories in 2026!On this episode of the pod, Producer Doug joins in as Sara talks about how her time in Costa Rica with Anne Lamott and her husband Neal (Mr. Anne Lamott) Allen truly kickstarted her shining practice. We also dive a little more into what drives Sara to write, her unyielding knowing that she is a writer, and we get to hear some of her work that's already on substack!Follow along with Sara's writing in real time on her substack! Search Sara Villegas, or @itsagoodtimeoragoodstoryFollow the team on instagram!@saragleasonvillegas@itsagoodtimeoragoodstory

Today, we have our first ever guest who saw us recording live in The Market by The Meat Cellar and had to stop in to share some good stories of her own! This episode features none other than Cathy Code! Entrepreneur, mother, and author of "Why Not? Survive And Thrive". Thank you Cathy for hopping in and sharing a good time with us! Tune in to listen to Sara and Cathy talk all about "Why Not?" and some of Sara's favorite stories, what it was like to publish her book and make sure her words stayed true to her, and we check in on what's been going on since it's been published! You can find "Why Not? Survive and Thrive" on amazon and kindle. If you're looking to find a great new read, get into more of the wild stories from this show, or just need a pick me up in your reading routine, we cannot recommend this book enough. Follow along with Sara and the show on instagram and substack!@itsagoodtimeoragoodstory@saragleasonvillegas

Listen to the episode before this if you have not yet, because on this special Thursday release, we continue our conversation with Kimberly Klein! On this episode, Sara and Kim dive into what it is like to operate in modern America as mothers, business owners, and why it's all worth it. A big thank you to Kim for coming and sharing some good stories with us! Kim said it best, you can walk into Nom, get a healthy meal quickly, and it tastes good. Kim and her husband Pete are living proof that eating right is crucial in helping you live right. I could go on for a while, so I'll end with if you are looking to nourish your body and your soul, check out Nom kitchen, the first stall on the left at Rodeo River Street! @nom_oc Follow along with the show on the IG!@itsagoodtimeoragoodstory@saragleasonvillegas

It's A Good Time Or A Good Story is back with another guest star! On this episode, Sara talks to entrepreneur, friend, and fellow farmers daughter Kimberly Klein! Kim is the owner and operator of Nom Kitchen, which just so happens to be right next to The Market by The Meat Cellar! in this first of a 2 episode series, get to know Kim as she talks about what drew her to San Juan Capistrano, her appreciation for food as art, and how the heck k she got to become so fun to talk to! Nom Kitchen is my (producer Doug) favorite bowl anywhere in South Orange County. Not only is it made with the cleanest ingredients, but it tastes and feels delicious. Available for Delivery, or inside the River Street Marketplace, check out Nom! Follow their instagram @nom_oc and their website nom.cafeFollow along with the show and all the good stories! @itsagoodtimeoragoodstory@saragleasonvillegas@nom_oc@themarketbythemeatcellar

Happy Monday! Let's kick off December with the next episode of the pod, where Sara and Katye are back in The Market for an update! Listen in as we go through routine changes, how we keep pushing ourselves to speak loud enough for others to hear, and why sometimes, the decision to say no to a trip can actually leave you feeling the most refreshed. Sara is not only an entrepreneur, mother, and podcast host. As shared on the podcast, Sara is an avid writer. She shares her stories and words through instagram, but also through SubStack! If you are a fan of the show, and want to be delighted with beautifully written essays, then follow along @itsagoodtimeoragoodstory on SubStack!Follow Sara and the GTGS crew on Instagram!@saragleasonvillegas@katyebv@itsagoodtimeoragoodstory@themarketbythemeatcellar

Grandma came to visit! On this episode of the pod, Sara and Katye are back in The Market! They talk about the recent happenings, how Grandma made the trip all the way across the country, and how even though only one ticket was purchased, she was never truly alone. It's Thanksgiving at The Market! Let us take care of your holiday meals and take all the stress away from feeding all your family. Only a few days left to place an order for turkey, ham, sides, and even Anthony's famous Turkey Gravy! Order online at themarketbythemeatcellar.com. Follow along with the show and more on instagram!@itsagoodtimeoragoodstory@saragleasonvillegas@katyebv@themarketbythemeatcellar

Happy Monday! We've got Katye back on the microphone to hang out and talk about what has been going on! Sara and Katye chat about how your happy place can be a table on the train, what they are fueling themselves with, and how Katye's life in LA is leading to her achieving things she could only dream of! If you like this show or episode, let us know in the comments! If you loved it, or any of our other episodes, we would appreciate if you followed the show on whatever platform you are listening to us on! And check out our instagram for even more stories @itsagoodtimeoragoodstoryThis episode was recorded live in The Market by The Meat Cellar in San Juan Capistrano! If you are in South Orange County, come by for amazing fresh meat and fish, craft cocktail or mocktail, or just to check out our specialty goods! If you run into Sara, Anthony, Katye, or any of the GTGS crew, come and say hi! @themarketbythemeatcellar@saragleasonvillegas@meatanthony

The pod has an instagram page! Follow along with all the good times and good stories @itsagoodtimeoragoodstory Thank you for listening! It's Monday, which means Sara is back in the living room! On this episode, Sara is Joined by friend, entrepreneur, and overall outstanding person Stacey Fitts! Stacey, an icon of San Juan Capistrano, is the owner and operator of Pick Me Flower Boutique, which just so happens to be right next to The Market by The Meat Cellar! The conversation includes her journey as a wife and mother, what it's like to own a business, and a lot of the good stories that come with living your life true to you!Pick Me Flower Boutique creates one of a kind arrangements and bouquets, all out of their flagship in the River Street Marketplace in San Juan Capistrano! They also host events and classes for groups of all sizes, and provide all of the flowers you will find in The Market by The Meat Cellar! If you are looking for breathtaking flowers for any occasion, check them out in San Juan Capistrano at the River Street Marketplace! Find them and reach out on instagram @pickmeflower_Find Sara, Stacey, and all of the pod happenings on instagram! @staceyfitts@saragleasonvillegas@themarketbythemeatcellar@pickmeflower_@itsagoodtimeoragoodstory

Follow along with Sara, the show, and all the stories on our instagram! @itsagoodtimeoragoodstoryAnother week, another episode of It's A Good Time Or A Good Story! This week, our host Sara Gleason Villegas sits down with her daughter Katye on a lovely start to October!They talk about everything under the ceiling at The Market by The Meat Cellar, and how Katye's time away from Orange County has been filled with many a good story, with many more good times to follow and be shared on the living room couch! Follow Along with all of us! Sara: @saragleasonvillegasAnthony: @meatanthony@themarketbythemeatcellar

Follow our shows instagram, where Sara and Katye are daily posting all of the good stories you may or may not hear on here! @itsagoodtimeoragoodstoryIn this episode of the pod, Sara throws it back to her first show ever, recorded in Retreat Studios PCH, the Reimagine Modern Living Podcast. A collection of conversations about what makes her tick, Reimagine was Sara's entrance into the podcast arena, and on this episode she is joined by both Anthony and Producer Doug for a true expression of what this show meant. Show Quote: "Do what you feel in your heart to be right - for you'll be criticized anyway." - Eleanor Roosevelt

Sara is back in the living room at The Market by The Meat Cellar in San Juan Capistrano, California! This episode, she is joined by a kindred soul, fellow business owner and proud mother, Teri Nejad! Teri is the founder behind Veda Bar in San Clemente, Orange County's premier Ayurvedic Spa and reformer studio. Join the conversation as they talk about how the connection to their own human brought them together, stories of motherhood, and the delicate balance that lies between productive business owners and caretakers. Teri, always looking towards the body, also talks about how she developed her love for Ayurveda, and how she even loves leeches. Yes, leeches! Visit vedabaroc.com for a full list of the outstanding practices offered in the space! Follow Along With The Show! itsagoodtimeoragoodstory.comSara: @saragleasonvillegasVeda Bar: @vedabar_ocThe Market: @themarketbythemeatcellarWe can't wait to share more stories with you!

Hello friends, thank you for tuning in to the pod! Joining Sara on the couch today is none other than lovey extraordinaire, chef and entrepreneur, Meat Anthony himself! Listen in as Anthony and Sara dive into a little more about the busy days that Anthony lives, including but definitely not limited to the critically acclaimed Meat Master Class, seen on the LA Times and OC register. They also go over how their loving anniversary trip was a little more than an arm lengths away from being perfect, and the introduction of the coat rule and how it really could change your work life balance. Follow the pod and check out our website! @itsagoodtimeoragoodstoryitsagoodtimeoragoodstory.comFollow along with Sara and Anthony, and check out The Market by The Meat Cellar in San Juan Capistrano, California!@saragleasonvillegas@meatanthony@themarketbythemeatcellar

Welcome back to another week of the pod! On today's episode, Sara is back on the living room couch with Katye talking about human design! Sara, having been a fan of human design for a while now, dives in to what really brought her towards this tool for knowing one's truest self, starting with the incomparable Erin Claire Jones . We talk about the channels, numbers, and some of the many truths this practice uncovers for the whole Villegas clan! We also talk about how Sara is finally getting her book store up and running in The Market by The Meat Cellar in San Juan Capistrano!Follow Along with the show, The Market, and all of your favorite co hosts!Sara: @saragleasonvillegasKatye: @katyebvAnthony: @meatanthonyThe Market by The Meat Cellar: @themarketbythemeatcellarIf you are an expert, yeet to be expert, or want to reach out to the show or Sara, email us! We would love to hear from [email protected]

Happy Monday! It's another episode of GTGS, co hosted again by Katye! In this episode, we catch up about what we've been doing to really feel our best. The new routines, the old habits dying off, and everything in between! We really appreciate all the support! We are growing in audience, and it would be a huge help to reach more storytellers if you could follow the show and leave a review! Follow along with the show and all the hosts! @itsagoodtimeoragoodstorySara: @saragleasonvillegasKatye: @katyebv@themarketbythemeatcellarAs per the norm, we recorded this episode in The Market by The Meat Cellar in San Juan Capistrano, California! We are live recording every Wednesday morning and some Thursdays. If you are in the area, come in and see us!

Welcome back to GTGS! On today's episode, Sara is joined by her daughter, Anthony's right hand woman, and overall amazing human Katye Betts-Villegas! The conversation dives into what it's like to pave your own way, away from the solid 7.5. Sara also talks about how fellow entrepreneur and mother Emma Grede has inspired her to look at life in thirds. Thank you as always for tuning in! Follow along with the show and all The Market has going on on our website and instagrams! If you like the show, please follow and comment on Spotify and let us know what you think! Follow Along!Sara @saragleasonvillegasKatye @katyebvThe Market @themarketbythemeatcellarThe Pod @itsagoodtimeoragoodstory

It is back to school season all throughout the US, but as you know by now, we do things a little bit differently over here on It's A Good Time Or A Good Story! Sara and Anthony are talking about what makes them work well together, and how their partnership has been since the very beginning! Also, we start to talk about how the decision to unschool was made, because why not do what feels best to you?We are LIVE recording at The Market by The Meat Cellar in San Juan Capistrano, California. Always feel free to come and stop in and say hi! Follow The Market @themarketbythemeatcellarFollow along with the show @itsagoodtimeoragoodstory on instagram and visit our website! itsagoodtimeoragoodstory.comSara: @saragleasonvillegasAnthony: @meatanthony

Happy Monday! Tune in as Sara and Anthony are back in the living room recapping what was a wild week in Upstate New York. We talk about what it's like to find your moments of fancy, how we can deliver those for the ones who deserve it most, and why we can never really understand why TSA does what it does. We record live on Thursdays at The Market by The Meat Cellar in San Juan Capistrano! Have a question for Sara, Anthony, or just want to stop and chat? Come see us!Follow along @saragleasonvillegas@itsagoodtimeoragoodstory@meatanthonyAnd check out our website itsagoodtimeoragoodstory.com

We are back in The Market, at the living room! Listen to Sara and Anthony as we dive into our crazy travel schedule, and why it's so important to show up for yourself. We also talk about how Anthony was visited at The Market by medium and author of "Soul Conversations" Austyn Wells, and what we are looking out for from the beyond. Strap in for a heavier episode where we tell some good stories about what it is like to live while the people beyond are looking out for us. This episode is dedicated to Michael Gleason. Rest In Song Grandpa.

In this episode of the pod, Sara throws it back to her first foray into podcasting, with a feed drop from Reimagine Modern Living!Listen in to Sara as she talks about the messages she receives, and how reading the book Signs: The Secret Language of the Universe by Laura Lynn Jackson helped her see them. Follow Along with Sara and the show on Instagram! @saragleasonvillegas@itsagoodtimeoragoodstory

Anthony is back again today to recap with Sara and us on what led them to this moment. Get a view of some of the business, personal, and relationship moments, the good times and the good stories that come with!Follow along with us on instagram, and reach out if you have anything you'd like to talk with Sara about!Sara: @saragleasonvillegasAnthony: @meatanthony@itsagoodtimeoragoodstory

Welcome got the first longer length episode of It's A Good Time, Or A Good Story hosted by Sara Gleason Villegas! On this episode, recorded in The Market by The Meat Cellar, we get to know the backstory of the show, the life, and the storyteller behind it with special guest, Lovey! Also known as Anthony Villegas, Saras husband, business, and life partner!Follow Sara on Instagram @saragleasonvillegas, Anthony @meatanthony, and the show @itsagoodtimeoragoodstory! We can't wait to hear from you!

Hello! My name is Sara, and I am the host of It's A Good Time Or A Good Story!