This Morning with Tiff Potter

Today’s episode turned into a conversation about work mistakes, small business growing pains, and the moments that make you feel like you’re figuring things out in real time.It started because I had a check made out to the wrong LLC — which, if you’re building something of your own, feels like the exact kind of mistake that somehow manages to be both stressful and deeply educational at the same time.We talked about the little errors people make at work, the things no one really prepares you for when you start running your own business, and how so much of adulthood is honestly just learning through awkward admin situations.Because behind every polished business or successful person is usually a trail of tiny mistakes, confusing paperwork, and “wait… can I fix this?” moments.In this episode:having a check made out to the wrong LLCsmall business owner mistakes and learning curveswork errors everyone secretly makesand the reality of figuring things out as you goThis Morning, with Tiff Potter is short daily companion audio — rooted in Cincinnati, made for wherever you are.If you want company, press play.

Happy Hard Topic Tuesday.Today we talked about the phrases we repeat to ourselves — the little mantras that quietly shape the way we move through life.What’s the sentence you come back to when things feel uncertain? The phrase that somehow helps you trust your life a little more?One of mine has become:“I’m the luckiest girl in the world, and things are always working out for me.”And today we talked about why I actually started believing that more deeply after my trip to Asia— the moments, timing, coincidences, and experiences that felt like evidence of what can happen when you move through the world expecting good things instead of waiting for everything to go wrong.Not in a perfect-life way. Just in a noticing-your-life-differently way.We also talked about the phrases other people carry with them, and how certain thoughts slowly become part of your identity over time.In this episode:personal mantras and grounding phrases“I’m the luckiest girl in the world” energystories and moments from Asia that reinforced that beliefand the way our internal language shapes what we notice in our livesThis Morning, with Tiff Potter is short daily companion audio — rooted in Cincinnati, made for wherever you are.If you want company, press play.

Today’s episode was a little Mother’s Day weekend debrief.We talked about what the weekend looked and felt like for different people — the joy of celebrating moms, the complicated emotions the day can bring up, and how holidays like this are rarely just one thing.And then we got into a very specific relationship scenario:what do you call it when your boyfriend plans a Mother’s Day celebration… but provides absolutely zero details?No timeline. No location. No context. Just “be ready.”Which opened up a conversation about surprise plans, personality types, and whether vague planning feels exciting… or mildly stressful depending on who you are.In this episode:Mother’s Day weekend reflectionshow the holiday can hold different emotions for different peoplethe “I planned something but won’t tell you anything” boyfriend phenomenonand whether mystery plans are romantic or anxiety-inducingThis Morning, with Tiff Potter is short daily companion audio — rooted in Cincinnati, made for wherever you are.If you want company, press play.

Today’s episode was a quick little morning check-in that somehow covered a lot of emotional ground in a short amount of time.We started with the internet question of the day:whyyyyy was he in a landfill???Which honestly felt like the exact kind of headline that makes your brain stop for a second.Then we shifted into something a little deeper — what it actually means to feel aligned and alive in your real life, and the small things that quietly bring you back to yourself.We also celebrated an important seasonal milestone: the heated pool opening.And with Mother’s Day here, we spent a moment acknowledging that the day can hold a lot of different emotions depending on your story. If you’re celebrating, grieving, missing someone, navigating complicated feelings, or carrying both joy and sadness at the same time — we’re with you.In this episode:the landfill headline we could not stop talking aboutfeeling aligned, grounded, and alive againheated pool season officially arrivingand a gentle Mother’s Day check-in for everyone carrying something this weekendThis Morning, with Tiff Potter is short daily companion audio — rooted in Cincinnati, made for wherever you are.If you want company, press play.

Today’s episode started with a story that immediately activated everyone’s biggest fears: a stranded cruise ship in Spain. Which quickly turned into a conversation about the situations that make people instantly say: absolutely not, could not be me.Then we got into why so many millennials (and honestly everyone else lately) seem to be feeling nostalgic right now — from hearing I Want It That Way unexpectedly in public to realizing how comforting familiar music, old routines, and throwback moments feel during chaotic times.And before the morning ended, we moved into an extremely important category of discussion: your favorite gas station snacks. Because everybody has a go-to combo, and somehow those choices say more about a person than they probably should.In this episode:the stranded cruise ship story in Spaineveryone’s “absolutely not” fear scenarioswhy nostalgia feels especially strong right nowBackstreet Boys and millennial emotional conditioningand the gas station snacks people will defend foreverThis Morning, with Tiff Potter is short daily companion audio — rooted in Cincinnati, made for wherever you are.If you want company, press play.

Today’s episode started with the very important question of whether sleeping on the couch overnight actually changes you as a person.From there, we got into a headline I saw that said: “I read my boyfriend’s ChatGPT and it ended our relationship.” Which opened up a surprisingly interesting conversation about what our AI threads actually say about us.Because for a lot of people, those chats are becoming something oddly personal — part search engine, part diary, part late-night thought spiral. A modern-day journal, just written out loud to a machine instead of tucked into a notebook.We talked about what it means to have a place where your unfiltered thoughts, questions, insecurities, and curiosities all live in one thread — and whether that says something deeper about how we process our lives now.Also: may the Cinco de Mayo hangover not find you today.In this episode:sleeping on the couch overnightthe viral “I read my boyfriend’s ChatGPT” headlinewhy AI chats are starting to feel like modern journalswhat our threads probably reveal about usand surviving the day after Cinco de Mayo 🌮This Morning, with Tiff Potter is short daily companion audio — rooted in Cincinnati, made for wherever you are.If you want company, press play.

Happy Hard Topic Tuesday.We started the morning with a quick check-in on the Met Gala — because it’s fashion’s biggest night and always feels like its own little universe for a day.Then we moved into today’s topic, inspired by something I picked up while reading Slowing Down to the Speed of Joy by Matthew Kelly — the word leisure.Not leisure as in vacation or doing nothing, but the deeper idea of it — the space to actually be present, to think, to notice your life instead of just moving through it.We talked about how different that feels from the way most of us move day to day, and why creating even small moments of that kind of time might matter more than we realize.In this episode:a quick Met Gala check-inthe meaning of “leisure” beyond rest or downtimewhat it looks like to slow down in a real, everyday wayand why presence might be something we have to practice, not just hope forThis Morning, with Tiff Potter is short daily companion audio — rooted in Cincinnati, made for wherever you are.If you want company, press play.

Today’s episode felt like a little weekend reset.We talked about sleeping on the ground while camping (and how that somehow always sounds more romantic in theory), and the return of horse girl energy with Derby season officially here.We also checked in on the Miami Grand Prix and the anticipation around fashion’s biggest night — the Met Gala — because this time of year really does feel like everything is happening at once.And then we ended on a question that turned into something bigger than expected:are you the kind of person who fills your tank at half… or do you wait until you absolutely have to?Not really about gas — more about how we move through the things we know we should do. The small ways we either stay ahead of life… or let it catch up to us.In this episode:camping and the reality of sleeping on the groundDerby season and horse girl energyMiami Grand Prix weekendMet Gala anticipationand the “half tank vs. empty tank” question (and what it says about us)This Morning, with Tiff Potter is short daily companion audio — rooted in Cincinnati, made for wherever you are.If you want company, press play.

Today’s episode was one of those mornings where the conversation moved in a lot of directions — the internet kind.We started with the leggings my mother-in-law found online that supposedly help burn calories (which raises a lot of questions), aThen we talked about the very relatable moment of running into an ex after seeing Alix Earle share that exact experience at a party — because honestly, we all know what that feeling is like.From there, it turned into a quick tour of the things everyone seems to be noticing this week:Devil’s Channel shoes, snd the one that wears Prada the Met Gala energythe Flying Pig Marathon weekend aheadand Kentucky Derby season arriving right on scheduleWe also talked about the surprisingly persistent cultural realization that the characters in Mean Girls are only 22 now… while SpongeBob SquarePants is somehow 27, which feels impossible but true.And in between all of that, there was a moment that stayed with me — noticing kids in a parking lot and thinking about how easy it is to move through a day without realizing what someone else’s day might look like.In this episode:leggings that claim to burn calories (and the CRZ dupe conversation)running into an ex and why everyone relates to that momentDevil’s Channel shoes and current internet fashion energyMean Girls vs. SpongeBob timeline shockMet Gala seasonFlying Pig and Derby weekend arriving togetherand the small moments that shift how you see the people around youThis Morning, with Tiff Potter is short daily companion audio — rooted in Cincinnati, made for wherever you are.If you want company, press play.https://www.instagram.com/p/DXxO-I3k6_E/

Today’s episode is a bit of a catch-up after a few days of travel and being sick — which raises the annual question: is it allergies… or is it a cold?We also officially introduced two new personalities that seem to have emerged recently: off-season beach girl and horse girl, which honestly feel related but not identical.We celebrated a listener’s new job through a voice note (one of my favorite kinds of updates to get), and talked about what it’s like navigating the first family vacation in a long time — including strategies people actually use to survive them. One suggestion on the table: edibles.We also checked in on the very important local situation here in Cincinnati: the gas prices. Because at some point that becomes everyone’s personality for a week.And we ended the morning with something unexpectedly interesting — how many words a day we actually say out loud, and why that number might matter more than we think.In this episode:allergies vs. a cold (the seasonal mystery)the arrival of off-season equestrian girl and horse girla listener’s new-job celebration via voice notesurviving your first family vacation in a whileCincinnati gas price energyand how many words you’re speaking each day — and why it mattersThis Morning, with Tiff Potter is short daily companion audio — rooted in Cincinnati, made for wherever you are.If you want company, press play.

Today’s episode is a quiet one.Instead of talking, I spent a few minutes painting and letting the sounds of nature carry the morning. No conversation, no topic to solve — just a slower start and a little space to sit together in it.Sometimes that’s what a morning needs. Not more information. Just a moment to notice what’s already around you.If you pressed play today while getting ready, driving, walking, or making coffee, this one was meant to feel like company without words.This Morning, with Tiff Potter is short daily companion audio — rooted in Cincinnati, made for wherever you are.If you want company, press play. 🌿🎨

Today’s episode is coming to you from Phippsburg, Maine — a short check-in from the road and a reminder of how different places change the pace of a morning.We talked about something small but familiar: how dads always seem to be the ones reading every roadside sign out loud, like part narrator, part tour guide, part historian of wherever you happen to be passing through. And somehow, that becomes part of the memory of the place itself.It also felt like a good day to think about the idea of slowing down to the speed of joy — letting a place set the rhythm instead of rushing through it.Sometimes travel isn’t about what you see. It’s about what you notice when you finally move slowly enough to see it.In this episode:a quick check-in from Phippsburg, Mainedads reading roadside signs (and why that always feels familiar)what it means to slow down to the speed of joyand letting travel change the pace of a morningThis Morning, with Tiff Potter is short daily companion audio — rooted in Cincinnati, made for wherever you are.If you want company, press play. 🌊

It’s Hard Topic Tuesday, and today’s topic might be the most important one we’ve covered yet: The Atlantic published a list of the best free restaurant bread in America, and naturally, we had to talk about it.Because free bread says more about a place than you think. It’s the first impression. The tone-setter. The quiet signal of what kind of night you’re about to have.So we went through what makes restaurant bread memorable in the first place — the warm basket moments, the unexpected favorites, the ones you still think about years later — and whether free bread is actually disappearing more than we realized.Also: where do you stand on this? Are you there for the sourdough, the biscuits, the brown bread, the breadsticks? This felt like a conversation worth having.In this episode:the best free restaurant bread in America (according to The Atlantic)why the bread basket still matters more than expectedwhat restaurant bread says about a placeand the unofficial ranking system we all carry around without realizing itPossibly the most important Hard Topic Tuesday yet. 🥖This Morning, with Tiff Potter is short daily companion audio — rooted in Cincinnati, made for wherever you are.If you want company, press play. https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/05/best-free-restaurant-bread-america/686582/?gift=1_g8lnKkCeXvwhiRAbkDh6mfyeN39xetW84dPgotu-0&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share

Travelin' with Tiff ! Today’s episode is coming to you from Boston on Boston Marathon Monday — also known as Patriots’ Day, which is only celebrated in Massachusetts and marks the anniversary of Midnight Ride of Paul Revere.PS i think is ai dit was April 18th... it's the 20th We also talked about something surprisingly useful for everyday life: the phrases people say in group settings that can quietly signal whether someone is reliable or not. The small language cues that shape trust when plans are being made together.In this episode:being in Boston on Marathon Mondaywhat Patriots’ Day actually celebratesthe story behind Paul Revere’s midnight ridethe energy of experiencing a place on one of its most local daysand the phrases that can make someone seem unreliable in group settingsThis Morning, with Tiff Potter is short daily companion audio — rooted in Cincinnati, made for wherever you are.If you want company, press play. 🏃‍♀️https://parade.com/living/phrases-that-make-you-instantly-unlikable-in-groups-according-to-etiquette-expert

Today we talked about what it looks like to put yourself out there in a bold, brave way — especially when it comes to meeting people.I met a new gal pal at a birthday party this weekend who handed me a stack of business cards that said: “You should date my friend.” And honestly? It felt kind of genius. The card had her name, her email, and a few things she loves — simple, direct, and surprisingly low-pressure.It made me think about how rare it is to see people be that open and intentional about connection, and how refreshing it feels when someone makes the first move in a creative way.Sometimes putting yourself out there doesn’t have to be dramatic — it can just be thoughtful, a little playful, and clear about what you’re hoping for.In this episode:a birthday party introduction that came with matchmaking business cardswhat it looks like to be bold (without being awkward)why intentional connection feels different right nowand small ways people are finding each other again offlineThis Morning, with Tiff Potter is short daily companion audio — rooted in Cincinnati, made for wherever you are.If you want company, press play. 💌

Today we talked about the small, slightly random things that somehow follow you from home to home — the objects that don’t make sense on paper but still feel impossible to get rid of.A listener (and friend) shared one of my favorite examples: a very unique piece of movie history that’s traveled with her over the years and is now making an appearance as part of the theme for her son’s first birthday party. Which honestly feels like the perfect full-circle moment for something that’s been quietly along for the ride.And of course, this opened the door to an important question: what about the Beanie Babies? Did they move with you too? Because a surprising number of them seem to have survived multiple addresses, closets, and decades.It turns out the things we keep aren’t always the most valuable ones — they’re just the ones that somehow stayed.In this episode:the unexpected objects that move with us from home to homea listener’s piece of movie history showing up at a first birthday partythe quiet persistence of Beanie Babiesand why certain things are harder to let go of than we expectThis Morning, with Tiff Potter is short daily companion audio — rooted in Cincinnati, made for wherever you are.If you want company, press play.

Episode Summary (human, companion-tone, lightly SEO-friendly):Happy Tax Day to everyone who filed early… and a special shoutout to the neurodivergents who absolutely meant to and are maybe still working on it.We also celebrated a birthday around here — happy birthday to listener AB 🤍 thanks for spending part of your mornings with me.Then we checked in on a few voice notes from the community (and if you’ve ever thought about leaving one, you can always send them over at @thetiffpotter) — including one about imposter syndrome that felt very familiar, and another follow-up to our recent conversation about the kind of change that happens in your 30s.And in a completely different direction, we also looked at the top five places people say vending machines are most profitable, which honestly might be helpful information for any quiet entrepreneurs listening.In this episode:Tax Day energy (and grace for anyone running behind)a birthday shoutout to listener AB 🎉voice notes from listeners about imposter syndrome and life changeswhere vending machines actually make the most moneyand a reminder you can always send voice notes to @thetiffpotterThis Morning, with Tiff Potter is short daily companion audio — rooted in Cincinnati, made for wherever you are.If you want company, press play.https://www.instagram.com/p/DW2H2H3jWvn/?img_index=10&igsh=cWxrMTc3cG83eDZshttps://open.spotify.com/episode/2GyKrbwQOKc1jV9VVyaFtN?si=2aLKcisDSKaG468t32ggRwhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/3HFvKWJvOe1ToQjhKR3HRt?si=Y53TZ7y_RXe0jruvjy19cA

It’s Hard Topic Tuesday, and today started with a surprising idea I saw in a video: the person we lie to the most every day… is ourselves.And not just occasionally. Apparently, it happens a lot more than we think.So we talked about what those small, everyday self-lies actually sound like:“I’m fine.”“I’ll do it later.”“This doesn’t matter to me.”“I don’t really want that anyway.”The kind of things we say to keep moving, stay comfortable, or avoid admitting something might need to change.From there, the conversation opened up into what honesty with ourselves actually looks like in real life — and why it can feel so much harder than being honest with anyone else.In this episode:the surprising truth about who we lie to most each daythe quiet ways self-deception shows up in everyday decisionswhy honesty with ourselves can feel uncomfortable but importantand what it might look like to notice those moments instead of brushing past themIf you’ve ever had the feeling you already knew the answer to something but weren’t quite ready to admit it yet… this one’s for you.If you want company, press play. 🤍https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rS3gybNwf5A&t=2307s

Today we did a little weekend debrief together — from Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival sightings (including the truly wild cost of food out there) to golf weekend energy and another quick check-in on what’s happening with the Artemis II mission, which somehow keeps becoming part of our regular morning conversation now.Then we talked about a list of “popular life goals” that more and more people quietly don’t feel attached to anymore.Things like:– owning a big house– having a perfectly linear career– getting married by a certain age– hitting traditional milestones on someone else’s timelineIt turns out a lot of people are rethinking what success is supposed to look like — sometimes slowly, sometimes all at once.So the question became: which ones still matter to you, and which ones don’t?In this episode:weekend debrief: Coachella, golf, and Artemis updateshow expensive food at Coachella has gottenthe list of traditional life goals people are reconsideringand what it feels like to quietly build a different version of a good lifeThis Morning, with Tiff Potter is short daily companion audio — rooted in Cincinnati, made for wherever you are.If you want company, press play.

Today’s episode starts with a question I didn’t realize would be so revealing: what’s the most surprising thing in your fridge right now… or what’s your go-to snack?Listener answers ranged from the practical to the iconic (including someone who keeps red velvet cake on hand, which I respect deeply, even if I’m still deciding whether that’s my cake of choice).We also checked in on voice notes from around the community and did a quick name + neighborhood roll call — one of my favorite parts of the show lately.And I shared about being invited to a dinner with Kroger and their Private Selection line — which felt exciting and slightly surreal and, if I’m honest, brought up a little imposter syndrome that I’m actively trying to quiet instead of listen to.We also came back to something we talked about earlier this week while watching Love on the Spectrum — how no matter how someone presents socially, romantically, or neurologically, first dates tend to feel the same for all of us. The nerves, the hope, the wondering afterward. There’s something really grounding about realizing how universal the experience of wanting connection actually is.In this episode:what people are really keeping in their fridges right nowthe case for red velvet cake as a standby snackvoice notes from listeners (and neighborhood check-ins)navigating imposter syndrome at a Kroger + Private Selection dinnerand why dating nerves are more universal than we thinkThis Morning, with Tiff Potter is short daily companion audio — rooted in Cincinnati, made for wherever you are.If you want company, press play.

Episode Summary (human, engaging, lightly SEO-friendly):Today we talked about one of the most surprising discoveries from the Artemis II mission — the food situation onboard.Apparently astronauts are not just floating around with dehydrated mystery packets anymore. There are actual menus. Options. Variety. Which raises a very real question: I thought spacecraft were supposed to be light??So naturally we got into what the must-have foods in space should be if you were packing your own mission snacks (and what absolutely would not make the cut).Also: a gentle weekend heads-up — if you’re someone who accidentally falls asleep on the couch to quiet sports energy, The Masters are on, which means conditions are perfect for what could be the best nap of your life.In this episode:what astronauts are actually eating on Artemis IIwhy space food has come a long waythe question of what snacks you’d bring to spaceand preparing emotionally (and logistically) for Masters-weekend napsThis Morning, with Tiff Potter is short daily companion audio — rooted in Cincinnati, made for wherever you are.If you want company, press play. 🛰️⛳️😴

Today’s episode starts with a story I honestly don’t know what to do with — I’ve been getting text messages from a woman who believes I’m her daughter Annie… for almost two years.She sounds older. She sounds sincere. And I’ve never responded.So this morning I asked you: should I text her back? And if I do… what would I even say?If you have thoughts (or instincts about this), I’d really love to hear them. You can leave a voice note or comment — this feels like one we should figure out together. 📱Also, a special welcome today to two new This Morning listeners — Courtney and Cass 🤍 so happy you’re here.In this episode:the story behind the mystery “Annie” text messageswhether responding to a stranger after two years is kind… or complicatedhow we decide when something small might actually matterand a little community welcome moment for new listenersThis Morning, with Tiff Potter is short daily companion audio — rooted in Cincinnati, made for wherever you are.If you want company, press play.

It’s Hard Topic Tuesday, and today we’re asking a real question:Can you experience the life-altering kind of change — the kind that actually grows you — in your 30s on your own… or does something usually force it?Also — a very exciting first for This Morning: we have our first listener engagement announcement (!!) which honestly feels like a milestone for this little community we’re building together.And because Hard Topic Tuesday can’t be only serious, we end with one delightful discovery: according to TikTok, there’s a DJ working at NASA, which raises several important questions about playlists in space.In this episode:– can major personal change happen in your 30s without being forced?– what growth actually looks like in adulthood– our first This Morning listener engagement announcement 🎉– and the unexpected role of a DJ on the Artemis II missionThis Morning, with Tiff Potter is short daily companion audio — rooted in Cincinnati, made for wherever you are. If you want company, press play. 🚀https://www.tiktok.com/@scientificamerican/video/7625042636176510239?_r=1&_t=ZP-95L3lY60m8Ehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWoTyfPsqbE&t=81s

Happy Monday! Today we’re debriefing the Easter weekend together — including a surprise movie theater power outage (which somehow did not ruin my experience seeing Project Hail Mary… I loved it), a very important investigation into whether the Easter Bunny is handing out stolen KitKats, and the deeply healing news that Gmail might finally let us change our old email addresses. (Goodbye forever to hotchixxx4936282.)We also do a gentle Monday reset after a holiday weekend that can feel full, quiet, weird, fun, or all of the above — depending on how yours went.If your brain feels like it’s still in Sunday mode, this episode is a soft place to land. ☕🐣In this episode:Easter weekend recap energythe movie theater power outage storywhy Project Hail Mary surprised mea serious question about Easter candy ethicsand the possible end of embarrassing email addresses everywhereThis Morning, with Tiff Potter is short daily companion audio — rooted in Cincinnati, made for wherever you are. If you want company, press play.https://www.today.com/life/how-to-change-gmail-address-google-rcna266356https://nestlecorporate.qualifioapp.com/quiz/1776864_2455/CDCG-KITKAT-STOLEN-FORM.htmlhttps://plus.nasa.gov/scheduled-video/nasas-artemis-ii-crew-flies-around-the-moon-official-broadcast/

If the holidays ever sneak up on you and you realize… oh, I’m doing this one solo — this episode is for you. 🤍Today, your resident expert in single holidays (hi, it’s me) shares simple, real-life ways to make the day feel intentional instead of lonely. Think: how to plan something that actually feels good, what to avoid, and how to create your own version of celebration when the usual traditions don’t quite fit.We also catch up on a few pop-culture moments you’ll want to know about before the weekend, and one more thing I forgot to mention in the episode but absolutely belongs on your radar: City Flea is happening this weekend in Cincinnati — a perfect low-pressure wander if you’re looking for something to do. ☀️If you want company, press play.In this episode:solo holiday ideas that actually feel fun (not forced)how to plan a “single holiday” on purposepop culture moments to know this weekwhat’s happening around Cincinnati this weekend (including City Flea)Perfect for anyone navigating a holiday alone, building new traditions, or just figuring out what to do with their weekend.This Morning, with Tiff Potter is short daily companion audio — rooted in Cincinnati, made for wherever you are.this is a great account to find fun holiday activities : https://www.instagram.com/everythingcincy/https://x.com/foxnews/status/2039916372436590712?s=51&t=ON1wSzAzEegLhZcGelXcWwhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/4aMxWCwlFhca7GA8ILTVze?si=m58QAWTCTpWd8P2M8H5gpg

Good morning! Today is a big milestone for two reasons ☀️First — my dear friend Bobby just released his first album, Charmed. It’s 12 tracks he wrote, sang, and produced himself (!!). There’s something really special about hearing someone create for the sake of creating, and you can feel that all over this record. Also… listen closely for the Cincinnati references and see if you can spot where some of the songs are rooted around town. 🎧Second — today is my very first guest in the This Morning headquarters.When I started this show, I wasn’t sure how I’d recreate that community feeling I used to have on radio with phone calls and live guests. But slowly, surely, we’ve built it back together — with your voice notes, your messages… and now actual people sitting inside TM headquarters (aka my living room). Which feels very right and a little funny and very exciting. 🛋️✨Stream Charmed wherever you are.

Today’s episode starts with a question I did not expect to ask this week: would you go camping on a first date??One of our regular listeners did exactly that — like, woods, overnight, full commitment — and naturally I needed to know everything. Did it go well? Was there a second date? Are they married now?? We investigate together.We also check back in with another listener from our morning crew (which I love doing), because one of my favorite parts of this show is realizing we’re not just talking into the internet… we’re actually talking with each other.Press play if you’ve ever had a chaotic first date, a surprisingly good one, or one that immediately told you everything you needed to know.And if you’re here this morning, tell me your name and what neighborhood you’re in — it makes this feel like a real room we’re all sitting in together. 🎧

I finished Breaking Bad last night… and honestly, I’m still thinking about it. Not just the ending — but how someone becomes Walter White in the first place. Because he didn’t wake up one day as a villain. It was a thousand tiny decisions that all made sense at the time.So today we’re talking about that slippery slope feeling in real life — the moments where you realize you might be following a path you didn’t exactly choose… you just kept saying yes to what came next.Also, it’s April Fools’ Day and my boyfriend fully thinks I’m messing with him about finishing the series (which feels fair, honestly). But I did finish it. And now I have thoughts. Many thoughts. 😅Press play if you’ve ever looked back at a decision and thought, oh… that’s where things shifted.And if you’re listening today, tell me your name and what neighborhood you’re in — I love seeing where everyone’s starting their morning from. It makes this feel a little more like we’re all here together. ☀️🎧

Today is a historic day.On this Hard Topic Tuesday, I’m officially announcing the death of the death grip — you know, that tight-fisted way we try to control outcomes, timelines, relationships, decisions, and sometimes entire imaginary futures that haven’t even happened yet.Gone. Retired. Laid gently to rest. 🪦In this episode, we talk about what it actually means to loosen your grip on the things you really care about (which, unfortunately, are always the hardest things to loosen your grip on). Not giving up. Not checking out. Just learning how to stop white-knuckling your life like you’re landing a plane you were never trained to fly.There’s relief in it. There’s honesty in it. There’s also a little humor in realizing how exhausting it is to try to manage everything all the time.If you’ve been holding on very tightly to something lately… this one’s for you.If you want company, press play.https://open.substack.com/pub/thetiffpotter/p/the-death-of-the-death-grip?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=post%20viewerhttps://maria201429.substack.com/p/let-love-happen-slowly?utm_source=multiple-personal-recommendations-email&utm_medium=email&triedRedirect=true

Apparently the Midwest is having a moment… and honestly? It’s about time. Today we talk about why cities like Cincinnati are quietly becoming the it-girl places to live (affordable! friendly! emotionally stable seasons!), and why the secret might finally be out.We also get into the energy of Cincinnati’s Opening Day — which is less of a baseball game and more of a regional personality trait — plus a very real TSA moment that made me question everything about airport timing and human behavior before coffee.And, of course, a little weekend recap: where I’ve been, what I noticed, and the small things that stuck with me more than expected.Basically: Midwest pride, airport chaos, baseball optimism, and a soft landing back into the week together. If you want company, press play. ✈️⚾️🌤️https://www.theatlantic.com/family/2026/03/midwest-migration-sun-belt/686468/?gift=1_g8lnKkCeXvwhiRAbkDh_RyH0LrKO7hzQioAF0gJsw&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share

This Morning: Opening Day, Boston Roots, and the Invisible String Between Them ⚾️✨Opening Day in Cincinnati always feels like a holiday — the kind where the whole city wakes up together. Today, I’m thinking about what it means to love the Cincinnati Reds while still carrying a piece of Boston Red Sox history with me too. Being from Boston and building a life here in Cincy sometimes feels like living between two baseball stories at once.So this morning, I’m following the idea of the invisible string theory — the quiet belief that certain places, people, and moments are connected long before we understand why. Maybe it’s the string that brought me from Fenway energy to Opening Day on the riverfront. Maybe it’s the one tying all of us to the cities that shape us. 🧵We talk about hometown identity, choosing where you belong, and why baseball has a way of making those connections feel louder than usual.If you want company, press play.

In today’s episode, we’re celebrating Joey Votto and his gift to Cincinnati just in time for Reds Opening Day tomorrow (which honestly feels like a holiday around here ❤️⚾).Then we shift into a bigger question:When’s the last time you inconvenienced yourself for a friend?Not in a dramatic way. Just the small stuff. Moving the couch. Making the drive. Staying a little longer than planned. Showing up when it would’ve been easier not to.We talk about why those moments matter more than we think, what it actually means to have a village, and why being part of someone else’s support system is one of the most human things we get to do.Also: a few silly examples, a little Opening Day energy, and a reminder that sometimes community looks like carrying the other end of the couch.If you want company, press play. 🎧https://x.com/cammillerfilms/status/2036590330913362149https://www.instagram.com/p/DWR6-fTEffV/?img_index=1https://www.tiktok.com/@itsahmadtalks/video/7609821040298003742?_r=1&_t=ZP-94z6Unbxs1m

This morning’s Hard Topic Tuesday question was:What do you desire most in this life?Which honestly feels like kind of an aggressive question.But we looked at it a different way — not just what you want, but where your “desire rating” might be low for the things you say you care about. The habits, goals, or directions you keep saying matter… but aren’t getting your energy right now. And what that might be telling you.We also debriefed spring break travel chaos, specifically the TSA lines, airport energy, and the full process of trying to go anywhere this time of year.And I shared about my camping trip this weekend… which was 15 minutes from my house. Still counts. Still an adventure. Still a personality choice.Big question, local camping, airport survival season.If you want company, press play. 🎧

This morning we’re catching up on what’s actually happening around us — from the new Ohio cannabis laws (what changed, what didn’t, and why it’s not as simple as “it’s legal now”) to a quick pop culture stop with Cardi B popping up in Cincinnati.We’re also officially entering one of the most Cincinnati weeks of the year — Reds Opening Day is right around the corner… and yes, there’s a slight Boston accent moment in there for no real reason other than vibes.Plus — a first for the show — we welcomed our very first contributor (!!) with a Pop News check-in covering… The Bachelorette (a topic I do not care about, but you might).It’s a little local, a little chaotic, a little “wait what?” —but mostly, it’s something to keep you company.If you want company, press play.

This morning we kicked things off by celebrating Miami’s big win — because we love a moment.Then I made a little ask: tell me your name and what neighborhood you’re listening from.The whole idea behind This Morning has always been “thanks for stopping by,” and it reminded me of my best friend’s mom who used to work at my fav coffee/donut shop — people would stop in, say hi, grab a coffee, and head out to start their day. That’s the vibe I want this to be.We also got into something a little more real: the complicated relationships millennial daughters have with their moms.Because… mine really pissed me off with a text this morning.And yes, I’m talking about it while wearing a very silly shirt she bought me that says “BE” followed by a bunch of ridiculous words. Which honestly feels fitting.A little community, a little chaos, a little honesty.And this one’s a video episode.If you want company, press play. 🎧

This morning we talked about the meteor in Ohio… which, yes, everyone is talking about… but still feels insane?? Like we’re all just casually going about our day while things fall from the sky.New personality unlocked: slightly obsessed with space.And then I shared a quick, real moment — it’s the 5-Month. anniversary of losing my job.Which feels weird to say out loud. Not in a heavy way… just one of those moments where you realize how much life can change, and how certain chapters shape you more than you expected.A little chaos, a little reflection, very where I’m at.If you want company, press play. 🎧https://x.com/gma/status/2034228131351978074?s=51&t=ON1wSzAzEegLhZcGelXcWwhttps://www.tampabay.com/news/florida/2019/12/23/remember-when-the-virgin-mary-appeared-on-a-clearwater-building/https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/17/weather/fireball-meteor-boom-ohio-cleveland-climate

This morning we leaned into a little St. Patrick’s Day energy.We started with a very important question: is Guinness actually good for you… or is that just something people say to justify drinking it? (some fun facts were shared… conclusions are questionable)Then we got into some St. Paddy’s Day trivia and traditions, and why this holiday always feels a little chaotic in the best way.And of course, we couldn’t not reminisce about college celebrations — the early mornings, the questionable decisions, the outfits, the energy… all of it.If you want company, press play. 🎧https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-64CaD8GXw&list=RDx-64CaD8GXw&start_radio=1https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PN2dAGWjUBU&list=RDPN2dAGWjUBU&start_radio=1https://www.wlwt.com/article/guinness-health-benefits-risks-2026/70766805

This morning we talked about wild first date stories — the kind that are chaotic in the moment but later become the stories that make us laugh and remember we’re all just human figuring it out.Inspired by my friend Kelsey, who went on a first date in California this weekend and ended up having her car towed mid-date. Not exactly the romantic ending she planned… but definitely a memorable one.We also debriefed the Oscars, talked about some of the big winners, and shared a few movie recommendations if you’re looking for something good to watch.Then we checked in on Cincinnati basketball, some big wins around the city, and the excitement building with March Madness right around the corner.And of course we touched on the major news story from Friday — the car explosion on the 471 bridge that had a lot of people in the city talking.A little pop culture, a little local news, and a reminder that sometimes the messy, unexpected moments in life are the ones that make the best stories later.P.S. i did NOT go camping this weekend, too windy and wet. If you want company, press play. 🎧

and a special hello to my new listeners in Willmington This morning we talked about the random, slightly ridiculous life things that somehow remind you… we’re all just human figuring it out as we go.Like my best friend having to retake her driver’s test because her license expired.Or my friend Kim texting me in a panic because she thought she had some big official “jury duty thing”… which turned out to just be regular jury duty.Those silly little moments that make you stop and think: oh right… nobody actually knows what they’re doing.We’re also back in the sound booth studio today, which means we have video again.I played some voice notes from listeners that honestly made my morning, talked about the idea of winter camping, and shared the latest development in my house: my boyfriend has become completely obsessed with ordering random winter camping gear from Amazon.At this point I’m mostly just along for the ride.Thanks for being here.If you want company, press play. 🎧

This morning started with a text I received that said: “I hope you have the best day ever.”And it actually made me stop and think.Not just because it was kind — but because it reminded me that even in a season of a lot of change, I can still decide to have a good day. It starts with me.So we unpacked that a little this morning — the power of small things people say to us, and how sometimes the right sentence at the right moment can shift your mindset.Also, Cincinnati had a pretty big visitor yesterday. The President was in town, which meant a lot of traffic, a lot of security, and a lot of people wondering why it suddenly took 45 minutes to get anywhere.And since overthinking loves to sneak in during times of change, I also shared 6 tips to help stop the spiral — which might just help you… have the best day ever.Thanks for being here.If you want company, press play. 🎧Quick note: my apologies for the audio quality on today’s episode. I’m working through some growing pains with new equipment and a new camera setup as things continue to evolve around here. I appreciate you rolling with me while I get everything dialed in.https://www.self.com/story/how-to-stop-overthinking-tips

This morning started with a headline I truly cannot stop thinking about: a man in Florida who says he was kidnapped by dolphins. Honestly? If dolphins kidnapped me I might just go with it.But then we got into the real stuff.I talked honestly about job loss again — which I know has weirdly become part of my identity lately. I don’t love that… but it’s where I am, and pretending otherwise wouldn’t feel honest.I almost didn’t record this episode. I showed up in my pajamas, hit record anyway, and now this video podcast will live on the internet forever. Cool!We also talked about something I’ve been noticing: how job loss and ADHD can intersect in really complicated ways — motivation, shame, identity, and figuring out what the next step even is.So today’s episode is a little giggly, a little messy, and very real.If you needed permission to show up exactly as you are today… this might be it.If you want company, press play. 🎧https://www.tiktok.com/@ablz0359297/video/7615201408710823181?_r=1&_t=ZP-94bjLQmiYUp

This morning we get into a Hard Topic Tuesday that a lot of empathetic people might recognize: taking on other people’s problems like they’re our own.When someone we care about is struggling, it’s easy to slide from caring… into carrying. We talk about the subtle ways this shows up in relationships, work, and family — and how many of us quietly pick up emotional weight that was never actually ours to hold.I share a simple way to notice when it’s happening, one question that can help you put the “backpack” back down, and what you can do with the energy you get back when you stop trying to solve everyone else’s life.If you’re someone who listens deeply, cares a lot, and sometimes feels emotionally drained by other people’s situations — this conversation might hit home.If you want company, press play. 🎧

This episode is a little different… and a little more honest than I expected.I went to Bockfest here in Cincinnati — one of those events that reminds you how special this city and its traditions really are. I was excited all day to go, soak it in, and be part of it.But on the drive home, something unexpected happened. I cried.Not because anything went wrong — but because I realized this season of life and career transition isn’t unfolding the way I imagined it would. And sometimes those feelings sneak up on you in the quiet moments after the fun.So this episode turned into a real-time reflection on transitions, expectations, and what it feels like when life looks different than the plan.Also… big update: the show now has video. 🎥 It's not perfect, but let me know your thoughts!! We’re experimenting and evolving over here.If you’re navigating change, feeling a little emotional about where you are vs. where you thought you’d be — this one might feel like company.If you want company, press play.

Have you ever noticed how differently girls and boys communicate? Girls tend to talk things through, replay conversations, and process emotions together. Boys often keep things simple, direct, and a lot less… analyzed. In this episode, Tiff reflects on the funny and fascinating differences between girlhood and boyhood communication — and what those differences reveal about how we connect, process life, and show up for each other. Happy Friday!

Bockfest weekend in Cincinnati always delivers — and this year was no exception. Today we’re debriefing the chaos, the beer, the baby goat yelling competition (yes, that’s a real thing… and also where I accidentally met my boyfriend). It’s proof that sometimes the most random Cincinnati traditions can lead to the most unexpected love stories.We also unpack the new Gen Z word that apparently everyone is saying now — and decide whether it’s something we should adopt… or respectfully leave to the youth.And just when the weekend felt wrapped up nice and tidy, a very dramatic Cincinnati thunderstorm rolled in like it had something to say.Basically: Bockfest recaps, weird traditions, new slang, surprise weather, and the reminder that you never really know what a weekend in Cincinnati might bring.https://www.today.com/parents/teens/mogging-meaning-slang-rcna260953https://www.bockfest.com/

Today we’re talking about something I’ve gotten pretty comfortable with over the years: doing things solo in Cincinnati. I share a few of my favorite tips for getting out in the city on your own — whether that’s grabbing coffee, trying something new, or learning how to enjoy your own company a little more.We also get into a new development in the lawsuit involving Ticketmaster and Live Nation — and what it could mean for the future of buying concert tickets and going to live shows.Quick heads up: the “This Morning headquarters” is currently under construction, so the audio might sound a little different than usual. Thanks for rolling with me while things get dialed in over here.If you want a little company while you start your day — press play. 🎧

What would make your 10-year-old self really excited?Today we’re revisiting a topic from last week talking about the small, specific things that would’ve felt like magic back then. For me? A tie-dye T-shirt I bought on a whim last year — the kind we made at home for my surprise 10th birthday party. And somehow, buying one as an adult felt like a full-circle moment I didn’t see coming.I asked you (especially my Cincinnati people) to send voice notes, and you did. We hear from listeners about the jobs, apartments, routines, freedoms, and tiny wins that would’ve absolutely blown their 10-year-old minds.And we chat about the 4th Street Bridge —RIPIt’s thoughtful, local, and a little playful.If you want company, press play. 🎧

This morning we’re talking about Cincinnati doing its classic “is it winter or spring?” thing, the outfits none of us got right because of this weather, and the moments from the SAG Awards that had everyone texting their group chats. We’ll also mentally prepare for daylight saving time this weekend (why is it already here?), and I’ll give you one small thing to look forward to so your brain has something good to hold onto. If you want company, press play.

Today we’re asking the question that quietly lives in all of our brains at least once a day: am I doing this right? From career choices to friendships to folding fitted sheets (??), we talk about the weird pressure to get life “correct,” why nobody actually knows what they’re doing, and how maybe the point is just to keep showing up anyway. Light, honest, a little chaotic — and a reminder that you’re probably doing better than you think.

Today I’m saying goodbye to my Traveling with Tiff era and heading back to Cincy. I share a few things I learned on the road, including the one question that’s been keeping me grounded lately: What in your life right now would make your 10-year-old self lose her mind?