You Gotta Try This!

Happy First Friday! Today we are back with another installment of You Gotta Read This!This month we are reading (or more specifically, listening to) The Dutch House, by Ann Patchett. The audiobook is read by national treasure, Tom Hanks. Find it and all the other books we’ve ever recommended on the show in our Bookshop, which is a great place to buy books from independent booksellers and support our show. Let us know what you think! Send in your thoughts, questions, recommendations and delights to [email protected]. This episode was edited by Belle Battista.

It's the First Friday of the month, so that means a new book recommendation!This month I am choosing Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. It's a high-stakes interstellar adventure about saving the world. It's been turned into a blockbuster film starring Ryan Gosling that's out now, so get yourself a copy and read this while it's still in theaters!You can find Project Hail Mary and all the other books we've ever recommended in our Bookshop. (We get a small commission from any books purchased through the site.)Send in your reactions, questions, recommendations, and delights to [email protected]. Please remember to follow the show, and leave us a rating and a review. We appreciate your support!This episode was edited by Belle Battista.

It's the first Friday of the month, and you know what that means! Time for another installation of our podcast book group, You Gotta Read This!This month we're reading Theo of Golden by Allen Levi. It’s a beautiful novel about a stranger who comes to town and changes lives through art, generosity, and kindness. Find it and all the other books we’ve ever recommended on the show in our Bookshop, which is a great place to buy books from independent booksellers. (We do get a little kickback from any books purchased through the site.)Let us know what you think of it. Send in your thoughts, questions, recommendations and delights to [email protected]. This episode was edited by Belle Battista.

Happy First Friday! It's time for another installment of You Gotta Read This!This month we are reading Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall. It's a twisty and suspenseful novel about love, loss and buried secrets.Find it and all the other books we’ve ever recommended on the show in our Bookshop, which is a great place to buy books from independent booksellers. (We do get a little kickback from any books purchased through the site.)Let us know what you think of it. Send it your thoughts, questions, recommendations and delights to [email protected]. This episode was edited by Belle Battista. 

Announcing the 2025 Kathy Awards! In today’s episode, Katherine announces her personal awards, celebrating her favorite things from the last year. The Kathys are a tradition that helps her savor her life and share her delights. Maybe you’ll be inspired to start your own personal awards!Learn more about the inspiration for the Kathys here: The Bobbys episode on Radio Lab. Check out our affiliate page at Bookshop.org to get any of the books we mention on the podcast and support localbookstores. (We get a small commission for any books purchased there.) Thanks to today’s guest, Emily Venn, and our editor, Belle Battista.  Remember to email us with your delights:  [email protected] the show on Instagram:  Yougottatrythispodcast  Thanks for listening!  Thanks so much for listening to our show!  If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.   Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast app.Leave us a reviewRatings and reviews from listeners are extremely valuable to me and greatly appreciated. They help my podcast rank higher, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review. 

First Friday of the month means a new book recommendation! This month I am choosing a compilation by William Sieghart called The Poetry Pharmacy: Tried and True Prescriptions for the Heart, Mind, and Soul. The author has selected poems to "treat" all manner of emotional conditions. Feeling yourself reflected in someone else's words is such a gift; no matter what you are experiencing, it's a relief to know you are not alone. You can find The Poetry Pharmacy and all the other books we've ever recommended in our Bookshop. (We get a small commission from any books purchased through the site.)Let us know which poem was your favorite. Check out our Instagram page to see one of my favorites read by actor Andrew Scott (Fleabag's own Hot Priest!). Send in your reactions, questions, recommendations, and delights to [email protected]. Please remember to follow the show, and leave us a rating and a review. We appreciate your support!This episode was edited by Belle Battista.

Happy First Friday! It's time for this month's book club pick for You Gotta Read This!This month we're reading The River is Waiting by Wally Lamb. It's a heartbreaking novel about love, addiction, and perseverance. Just out this spring, it's a strong contender for a 2025 Kathy Award! :)You can find it in our Bookshop, along with all the other books we've ever recommended on the show. It's a great way to support local bookstores, and we get a small commission for all books purchased through the site.Let us know what you think. Send in your reactions, questions, recommendations and delights to [email protected]. Find us on Instagram @yougottatrythispodcast.Remember to follow the show, and leave us a rating and a review.This episode was edited by Belle Battista.

TW: Domestic violence, sexual assault. This episode contains some profanity.Welcome to back to You Gotta Try This! This is the final episode in our latest series, Waking Up to the Patriarchy. Thisseason, we’re pulling back the curtain to see how patriarchy is functioning under the surface, shaping our entire society. In the finale, we’ll explore how patriarchy harms women: through design that overlooks us, through medical research that has excluded us, through marriage expectations that drain us, andthrough norms that perpetuate domestic violence and sexual assault. Check out our Bookshop to find Invisible Women by Caroline Criado-Perez, as well as all the books we’ve mentioned thus far on the podcast.  Find us on Instagram at Yougottatrythispodcast. Watch our story for videos and posts that will help you start to see the patriarchy hiding in plain sight.  Tell us what stuck with you!  Send in your experiences, questions and delights to [email protected]. If this episode stirred something in you, don’t keep it to yourself!·       Follow the show so you don’t miss what’s next·       Leave a review (it really helps!)·       Share it with someone who needs to hear itThanks to Belle Battista for editing and production support. And thanks to you for listening.

Happy First Friday! It's time for this month's book club pick for You Gotta Read This! This month we're reading Half the Sky by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn. As we come to the end of the Waking Up to the Patriarchy series on the main show, this book brings the real plight of women and girls into the light. It’s been called “a passionate call to arms against our era’s most pervasive human rights violation: the oppression of women and girls in the developing world.”You can find it in our Bookshop, along with all the other books we've ever recommended on the show. It's a great way to support local bookstores, and we get a small commission for all books purchased through the site.Let us know what you think. Send in your reactions, questions, recommendations and delights to [email protected]. Find us on Instagram @yougottatrythispodcast.Remember to follow the show, and leave us a rating and a review.This episode was edited by Belle Battista.

TW: This episode touches on violence and abuse (23-28:20).Hello everyone and welcome back to Waking Up to the Patriarchy, our latest series on You Gotta Try This! In today's episode, you'll hear a conversation with Katherine and Laura about the binary of masculinity and femininity, and the way our culture creates hierarchies that limit everyone's humanity.Find us on Instagram at yougottatrythispodcast. Watch our story for videos and posts to help you start to see the patriarchy hiding in plain sight. Make sure you're following the show, and please leave us a rating and review. Share it with a friend who might want to talk about it with you.Tell us what stuck with you! Send in your questions, experiences, and delights to [email protected] to Laura for sharing her experience, and to Belle Battista for editing the show. Thanks for listening!

Welcome back to Waking Up to the Patriarchy, our current series on You Gotta Try This. This season, we’re pulling back the curtain to see how patriarchy is functioning under the surface, shaping our entire society.In this episode, we tackle patriarchy in the church space. I have two brilliant guests who'll share about liberation theology, the intersection of race and gender, and their own experiences navigating faith spaces that have limited their gifts.Check out our Bookshop to find Robin Wall Kimmerer's Braiding Sweetgrass ,and all the books we’ve mentioned thus far on the podcast.  Find us on Instagram at Yougottatrythispodcast. Watch our story for videos and posts that will help you start to see the patriarchy hiding in plain sight. Tell us what stuck with you!  Send in your experiences, questions and delights to [email protected]. If this episode stirred something in you, don’t keep it to yourself!·       Follow the show so you don’t miss what’s next·       Leave a review (it really helps!)·       Share it with someone who needs to hear itThanks to all my guests for sharing theirexperience, and to Belle Battista for editing and production support. And thanks to you for listening!

(This episode contains some profanity.)Welcome back to Waking Up to the Patriarchy, our current series on You Gotta Try This. This season, we’re pulling back the curtain to see how patriarchy is functioning under the surface, shaping our entire society.In this episode, you’ll hear a conversation I had with Matt, Jonathan, and Aaron, three of my college friends. They’ll share about their experiences with fatherhood and partnership and about the messages they heard in childhood about what it means to be a man. Check out our Bookshop to find all the books we’ve mentioned thus far on the podcast. Find us on Instagram at Yougottatrythispodcast. That’s where you’ll find the video Matt mentioned of his daughter singing. Watch our story for videos and posts that will help you start to see the patriarchy hiding in plain sight.Tell us what stuck with you!  Send in your experiences, questions and delights to [email protected]. If this episode stirred something in you, don’t keep it to yourself!·       Follow the show so you don’t miss what’s next·       Leave a review (it really helps!)·       Share it with someone who needs to hear itThanks to all my guests for sharing their experience, and to Belle Battista for editing and production support. And thanks to you for listening!

On the first Friday of every month, I choose a new book for ourbook group, You Gotta Read This!This month we are reading The Power by Naomi Alderman. It’s an electrifying novel about what happens when the gendered power structure flips on its head almost overnight.  You can find it in our Bookshop, along with all the other bookswe've ever recommended on the show. (We get a small commission for all books you purchase through the site.) Let us know what you think! Send in your reactions, questions,recommendations and delights to [email protected]. Find us on Instagram @yougottatrythispodcast.Remember to follow the show, and leave us a rating and review.This episode was edited by Belle Battista.

Welcome back to Waking Up to the Patriarchy, our new series on You Gotta Try This. This season, we’re pulling back the curtain to see how patriarchy is functioning under the surface, shaping our entire society.In this episode, we're talking about women's sports. There's so much to say about intersectionality, equal pay, and how sexism plays out in the coverage. I'm delighted to have my friend Jamie with me to delve into this. You can find more from her on her podcast, Excavate. Check out our Bookshop to find all the books we’ve mentioned thus far on the podcast.Find us on Instagram at yougottatrythispodcast . Watch our story for videos and posts that will help you start to see the patriarchy hiding in plain sight.Tell us what stuck with you!  Send in your experiences, questions and delights to [email protected] again to my guest, Jamie Donne, and to my editor, Belle Battista.

Welcome back to Waking Up to the Patriarchy, our new series on You Gotta Try This. This season, we’re pulling back the curtain to see how patriarchy is functioning under the surface, shaping our entire society.In this episode, you’ll hear a conversation with my friend Kayleigh in which we talk about gendered classroom dynamics, dress codes, and new child leave. We'll also explore some historical milestones for women's equality.Check out our Bookshop to find all the books we’ve mentioned thus far on the podcast. Find us on Instagram at Yougottatrythispodcast. Watch our story for videos and posts that will help you start to see the patriarchy hiding in plain sight.  Tell us what stuck with you!  Send in your experiences, questions and delights to [email protected] episode was edited by Belle Battista.

(This episode mentions sexuality.)Welcome back to Waking Up to the Patriarchy, our new series on You Gotta Try This! This season, we’re pulling back the curtain to see how patriarchy is functioning under the surface, shaping our entire society.In this episode, you’ll hear a conversation with my friend Emily in which we talk about the matriarchy, periods, and how thepatriarchy impacts medical outcomes in maternal health. To learn more about the menstrual cycle, check out28ish Days Later, a fantastic podcast by the BBC that walks through the cycle day by day. In today’s episode we mentioned The Blood Book, What If We Get It Right, and Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution. Check out our Bookshop tofind all the books we’ve mentioned thus far on the podcast.  Find us on Instagram at Yougottatrythispodcast. Watch our story for videos and posts that will help you start to see the patriarchy hiding in plain sight.  Tell us what stuck with you!  Send in your experiences, questions and delights to [email protected]. If this episode stirred something in you, don’t keep it to yourself!·       Follow the show so you don’t miss what’s next·       Leave a review (it really helps!)·       Share it with someone who needs to hear itThanks to my guest Emily for sharing her experience, and to Belle Battista for editing and production support. And thanks to you for listening.

(This episode mentions sexuality.)Welcome back to Waking Up to the Patriarchy, our new series on You Gotta Try This. This season, we’re pulling back the curtain to see how patriarchy is functioning under the surface, shaping our entire society.In this episode, you’ll hear a conversation with my friend Becky in which we talk about early conditioning around gender, theBarbie movie, feminine power, and how hard it is to try to live outside the box of what people expect of you based on your sex.We suggested you watch the Barbie movie (2023) andSuffragette (2015). Check out our Bookshop to find all the books we’ve mentioned thus far on the podcast.  Find us on Instagram at Yougottatrythispodcast. Watch our story for videos and posts that will help you start to see the patriarchy hiding in plain sight.  Tell us what stuck with you!  Send in your experiences, questions and delights to [email protected]. If this episode stirred something in you, don’t keep it to yourself!·       Follow the show so you don’t miss what’s next·       Leave a review (it really helps!)·       Share it with someone who needs to hear itThanks to my guest Becky for sharing herexperience, and to Belle Battista for editing and production support. And thanks to you for listening.

Welcome back to our new series: Waking Up to the Patriarchy. This season, we’re pulling back the curtain on the hidden system shaping all of our lives: PATRIARCHY.In today's episode, we hear from guest Meghan Speer about how she started to see the patriarchy functioning under the surface in her life. We talk about what it's like to be the only woman in the room, why the lines are always so long for the women's bathrooms, and what NASA doesn't know about tampons. Check out our Bookshop to find all the books we’ve mentioned thus far on the podcast. Find us on Instagram at yougottatrythispodcast. Watch our story for videos and posts that will help you start to see the patriarchy hiding in plain sight. Tell us what stuck with you! Send in your experiences, questions and delights to [email protected] this episode stirred something in you, don’t keep it to yourself!Follow the show so you don’t miss what’s next Leave a review (it really helps!)  Share it with someone who needs to hear itThanks again to my guest, Meghan Speer, adn to Belle Battista for editing and production support. And thanks to you for listening.

On the first Friday of every month, I choose a new book for our book group, You Gotta Read This!This month I'm choosing Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation. It's written by historian Kristin Kobes DuMez (a professor at my alma mater, Calvin University!). It is a New York Times bestseller, and it was the publisher's "surprise hit" of 2020. It's a great complement to our new series, "Waking Up to the Patriarchy." Get yourself a copy and prepare for a wild ride through 75 years of masculinity, religion and politics in the United States.You can find it in our Bookshop, along with all the other books we've ever recommended on the show. (We get a small commission for all books you purchase through the site.)Let us know what you think! Send in your reactions, questions, recommendations and delights to [email protected]. Find us on Instagram @yougottatrythispodcast.Remember to follow the show, and leave us a rating and review. This episode was edited by Belle Battista.

Welcome to the first episode of our new series on You Gotta Try This, where we’re pulling back the curtain on the hidden system shaping all of our lives: PATRIARCHY.In this series, you’ll hear why patriarchy is bad for everyone, not just women. From everyday language to education, religion, sports, healthcare, and beyond, we’ll explore how patriarchy operates—often invisibly—and why it’s time to wake up and name it.This episode lays the foundation for what’s to come: stories, insights, truth-telling, and a collective awakening. As Angela Davis said, “I’m no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I’m changing the things I cannot accept.” Let’s create a new society in which women and men are truly equal.Check out our Bookshop to find all the books we’ve mentioned thus far on the podcast. Find us on Instagram at Yougottatrythispodcast. Watch our story for videos and posts that will help you start to see the patriarchy hiding in plain sight. Tell us what stuck with you! Send in your experiences, questions and delights to [email protected]. If this episode stirred something in you, don’t keep it to yourself!Follow the show so you don’t miss what’s next Leave a review (it really helps!)  Share it with someone who needs to hear itThanks to Belle Battista for editing and production support. And thanks to you for listening. We’re just getting started. 🔥Stay Connected

Welcome back to the YGTT Book Club, YouGotta Read This! I announce my pick on the first Friday of every month. It might be an old favorite or a new find. Grab a copy and we’ll read it together!This month I’m choosing a novel called Hello Beautiful, by Ann Napolitano. A New York Times bestseller, it’s an homage to Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women.You can find this book and all the books we’ve ever recommended on the show in our ⁠Bookshop⁠, which supports independent booksellers. (We get a kickbackfrom all purchases there too.)Let us know what you think about it! Send us your thoughts recommendations, and delights to us at ⁠[email protected]⁠. Find us on Instagram @ ⁠yougottatrythispodcast⁠. Remember to follow the show wherever you listen, and leave us a rating and a review.Invite your friends to join in too!This episode was edited by Belle Battista.

Welcome back to the YGTT Book Club, You Gotta Read This! I announce my pick on the firstFriday of every month. It might be an old favorite or a new find. Grab a copy and we’ll read it together!This month I’m choosing a novel about history’s deadliest female sniper. The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn is a New York Times Bestseller, and it’s based on the true story of a young Russian woman, Mila Pavlichenko, who becomes known as Lady Death. You can find this book and all the books we’ve ever recommended on the show in our ⁠Bookshop⁠, which supports independent booksellers. (We get a kickback from all purchases there too.)Let us know what you think about it! Send us your thoughts recommendations, and delights to us at ⁠[email protected]⁠. Find us on Instagram @ ⁠Yougottatrythispodcast⁠. Remember to follow the show wherever you listen, and leave us a rating and a review. Invite your friends to join in too!This episode was edited by Belle Battista.

Welcome back to the YGTT Book Club, You Gotta Read This! I announce my pick on the first Friday of every month. It might be an old favorite or a new find. Grab a copy and we’ll read it together!April is National Poetry Month, and I love poetry. This month’s selection is a new favorite: A Bit Much, by Lyndsay Rush. It’s been described as poetry for people who didn’t know they liked poetry, so if that’s you, give it a try! She’s clever and witty, and uses humor to describe the female experience. In this episode, you’ll hear the titular poem, “She’s A Bit Much,” which is one of my favorites.You can find this book and all the books we’ve ever recommended on the show in our ⁠Bookshop⁠, which supports independent booksellers. (We get a kickback from all purchases there too.)Let us know what you think about it! Send us your thoughts recommendations, and delights to us at ⁠[email protected]⁠. Find us on Instagram @ ⁠Yougottatrythispodcast⁠. Remember to follow the show wherever you listen, and leave us a rating and a review. Invite your friends to join in too!This episode was edited by Belle Battista.

Welcome back to the YGTT Book Club, You Gotta Read This! I announce my pick on the first Friday of every month. It might be an old favorite or a new find. Grab a copy and we’ll read it together.  This month, for Women’s History Month, I’m selecting abook that has been profoundly enlightening to me in that space. It’s called The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth. It’s written by Beth Allison Barr, who is a historian, a professor, and Baptist preacher’s wife. It’s about how the church developed the gendered hierarchy it calls biblical manhood and womanhood. Through historical and scriptural analysis, Barr shows how biblical womanhood isn’t biblical.You can find it and all the podcast recommendations in our ⁠Bookshop⁠, which supports independent booksellers. (We get a kickback from all purchases there too.)Let us know what you think about the book! Send us yourthoughts recommendations, and delights to us at ⁠[email protected]⁠. Find us on Instagram @ ⁠Yougottatrythispodcast⁠.Remember to follow the show wherever you listen, and leave us a rating and a review. Invite your friends to join in too!This episode was edited by Belle Battista.

We've got another bite-size episode today with a very effective sleep hack. It's called cognitive shuffling, and if you ever have trouble falling asleep, this one is for you.The technique was developed by Professor Luc Beaudoin in 2013, and it's so easy anyone can do it.Thanks for listening!  Thanks so much for listening to my podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.   Find us on Instagram ⁠Yougottatrythispodcast⁠. Remember you can always send in your suggestions,questions and delights to ⁠[email protected]⁠.Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast app.Leave us a reviewRatings and reviews from listeners are extremely valuable to me and greatly appreciated. They help my podcast rank higher, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review. 

Exciting news! Today we are launching our brand  new book club, You Gotta Read This! On the first Friday of every month, I’ll announce my pick. It might be an old favorite or a new find. Grab a copy and we’ll read it together.   Our very first You Gotta Read This book selection is one of my all time favorites: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society, by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows.  You can find it and all the podcast recommendations in our Bookshop , which supports independent booksellers. (We get a kickback from all purchases there too.) Let us know what you think about the book! Send us your thoughts recommendations, and delights to us at [email protected]. Find us on Instagram @ Yougottatrythispodcast. Remember to follow the show wherever you listen, and leave us a rating and a review. Invite your friends to join in too! This episode was edited by Belle Battista.

This is our first mini episode! While we work on Season 4, we’ll be putting out some bite-size episodes with little things to try.   This week, you gotta try a 2025 Bingo Board. Instead of making new year’s resolutions that will be a flop by next month, think about what things you really want to experience this year. Fill up your board with things that will bring you joy, fulfillment, and satisfaction.   Prioritizing your joy is a great way to build resilience and make you proud of the life you’re living. Let’s give it a go!   Thanks to Aurora McCausland for sharing this idea on her Instagram account, and to Belle Battista for editing this episode.   We’d love to hear what you put on your Bingo Board! You can find two blank templates on our Instagram page at Yougottatrythispodcast. Click the link in our bio to download and print your board. Post it and tag us! Remember you can always send in your suggestions, questions and delights to [email protected].   Check out our Bookshop to find all the books we’ve mentioned thus far on the podcast.   Thanks for listening!   Thanks so much for listening to my podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.     Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast app. Leave us a review Ratings and reviews from listeners are extremely valuable to me and greatly appreciated. They help my podcast rank higher, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review. 

Drumroll please... It's time for the long-awaited Kathy Awards! In today’s episode, Katherine announces her personal awards, celebrating her favorite things from 2024. The Kathys are a tradition that helps her savor her life and share her delights. Maybe you’ll be inspired to start your own personal awards!   Learn more about the inspiration for the Kathys here: The Bobbys episode on Radio Lab. Check out the highlight reel on Instagram to see all the nominees and winners, and nominate your own favorites in the categories for a People's Choice award! Also, here's when to run to the bathroom during Wicked in the theater. :) Try the Hoopla app to borrow audiobooks, ebooks, music and more from a huge network of libraries.   Check out our affiliate page at Bookshop.org to get any of the books we mention on the podcast and support local bookstores. (We get a small commission for any books purchased there.)   Thanks to today’s guest, Tracy Jansen, and our editor, Belle Battista.   Remember to email us with your delights:  [email protected] Follow the show on Instagram:  Yougottatrythispodcast    Thanks for listening!   Thanks so much for listening to my podcast!  If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.     Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast app. Leave us a review Ratings and reviews from listeners are extremely valuable to me and greatly appreciated. They help my podcast rank higher, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review. 

How much time do you spend on your phone? Most Americans spend a little over 5 hours staring at their phones every day. But what kind of impact does that have on your life and mental health?   In today’s solo episode, Katherine shares some tips for a digital detox. Learn how to be more intentional with your screen time to free up more space for the people and things you love.   This is the last episode in our Essentials series! Tell us what stuck with you. Send in your experiences, questions and delights to [email protected].   Check out our Bookshop to find all the books we’ve mentioned thus far on the podcast.   Thanks to my editor, Belle Battista.   Follow the show on Instagram at Yougottatrythispodcast. Watch our story for other tips, and let us know if you try them!   Thanks for listening!   Thanks so much for listening to my podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.     Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast app. Leave us a review Ratings and reviews from listeners are extremely valuable to me and greatly appreciated. They help my podcast rank higher, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review. 

When is the last time you played? Too many adults stopped playing a long time ago. But what if play is not frivolous and immature? What if it’s innovative and generative and interesting and delightful actually makes your life and even your work better, more fulfilling, and more fun?   Today, I’ve invited my friend Dave Bindewald to join me. He runs the Center for Play and Exploration, and he’ll tell us about the work he does around curiosity, divergent thinking, and the freedom to fail.   If you would like to learn more about Dave’s work at the Center for Play and Exploration, you can find his website here.   Send in your questions and delights to [email protected].   Check out our Bookshop to find all the books we’ve mentioned thus far on the podcast.   Thanks to Dave, and to my editor, Belle Battista.   Follow the show on Instagram at Yougottatrythispodcast. Watch our story for other tips, and let us know if you try them!   Thanks for listening!   Thanks so much for listening to my podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.   Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast app. Leave us a review Ratings and reviews from listeners are extremely valuable to me and greatly appreciated. They help my podcast rank higher, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review.

Have you heard the adage, “You are what you eat?” In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to nourish your body with good food and mindful eating.   Today, I’ve invited a health coach, my friend Allie Gray, to share some tips for feeding yourself healthier food. She recommends fulfilling your dietary needs by prioritizing your food in this order: vegetables, fruits, nuts, beans, seeds, dairy, carbs, meat, treats, and spices.   If you would like to contract with Allie for health coaching, you can find her website here. Tell her you found her through the show for $20 off your coaching sessions! Here’s the sweet potato and black bean stew recipe she mentioned. Send in your favorite recipes and your delights to [email protected].   Check out our Bookshop to find all the books we’ve mentioned thus far on the podcast, including all my favorite cookbooks back in Season One.   Thanks to Allie, and to my editor, Belle Battista.   Follow the show on Instagram at Yougottatrythispodcast. Watch our story for other tips, and let us know if you try them!   Thanks for listening!   Thanks so much for listening to my podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.   Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast app. Leave us a review Ratings and reviews from listeners are extremely valuable to me and greatly appreciated. They help my podcast rank higher, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review.

This season, we’re talking about the essential things that make life more livable. This week, I want to talk about how to engage in our communities to make things more livable for everyone. Today, I’ve invited two of my most civically engaged friends, Leeann Younger and John Rhoades. We’ll hear them share about what motivated them to get involved in their communities, and their tips to help you decide where and how to plug in. Decisions are made by those who show up. How can you get more engaged in your community? It’s almost time for the election. You can register to vote or check your status at www.vote.gov.  Find out what will be on your ballot at www.vote411.org (a resource from the League of Women Voters). Here’s the Walt Whitman poem we mentioned.  Check out our Bookshop to find all the books we’ve mentioned thus far on the podcast.  Thanks to Leeann and John for being with us today, and to my editor, Belle Battista. Remember to email us with your delights:  [email protected] Follow the show on Instagram at Yougottatrythispodcast. Watch our story for other tips, and let us know if you try them! Thanks for listening!   Thanks so much for listening to my podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.   Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast app. Leave us a review Ratings and reviews from listeners are extremely valuable to me and greatly appreciated. They help my podcast rank higher, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review. 

This week we are celebrating ONE YEAR of You Gotta Try This! I believe life is always more fun when we mark these milestones and special occasions. In fact, I’ll even go so far as to call celebration an essential part of a life well-lived. In today’s episode, we introduce one my favorite birthday traditions: the Birthday Questions. Whenever I celebrate someone’s birthday, I ask these questions. They are an invitation to reflect on the last year. What did you love? What did you learn? How did you grow? What do you regret? What are you proud of? What are you looking forward to?   For today’s YGTT birthday celebration, my editor Belle Battista and I each answer the questions about our first year of making this podcast.   At the end I share some tips for cultivating this practice in your life.   ***To celebrate our first year, we’re doing a birthday giveaway! If you want to enter to win, go to our Instagram page. Follow our account, like the post about the birthday questions, and tag a friend in the comments. We’ll choose a winner at the end of a week.***   Check out our Bookshop to find all the books we’ve mentioned thus far on the podcast.   Thanks to my editor, Belle Battista, for joining me on this journey!   Remember to email us with your delights:  [email protected]   Follow the show on Instagram at Yougottatrythispodcast. Watch our story for other tips, and let us know if you try them!   Thanks for listening!   Thanks so much for listening to my podcast!  If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.   Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast app. Leave us a review Ratings and reviews from listeners are extremely valuable to me and greatly appreciated. They help my podcast rank higher, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review. 

This season, we’re focusing on essentials: basic things that make life more livable. This week, we’re learning about the importance of hydration.   How much water do you drink every day? The average American drinks about 2.5 cups, or the equivalent of one bottled water a day. Suffice it to say, that’s not enough.   Today we will learn how much water you really need, and what water is doing in and for your body. We’ll hear from my guest, trauma therapist and podcast host Ethan Tuxill, about how important hydration is. You can find him on Instagram @thelaughingmindpodcast.   Check out our Bookshop to find all the books we’ve mentioned thus far on the podcast.   Thanks to Ethan for sharing his story, and to my editor, Belle Battista.   Remember to email us with your delights:  [email protected]   Follow the show on Instagram at Yougottatrythispodcast. Watch our story for other tips, and let us know if you try them!   Thanks for listening!   Thanks so much for listening to my podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.     Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast app. Leave us a review Ratings and reviews from listeners are extremely valuable to me and greatly appreciated. They help my podcast rank higher, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review. 

This season, we’re focusing on essentials: basic things that make life more livable. This week, we’re talking about some of the best medicine: movement.   Your body is an incredible machine, with all its systems working together in brilliant harmony. If it’s going to continue working well into your old age, you need to MOVE. Jim Rohn said, “Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” In today’s episode, we’ll hear from body expert Dr. Cheryl Ferris. She has a PhD in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. She’s a massage therapist, athletic trainer, lymph drainage specialist, and Bowenwork practitioner, and she’ll help us understand why the body needs to move, and how to incorporate more movement into your days.   You can learn more about Cheryl’s work here, and find her on Instagram at luciahealth4u.   Click here to find the videos she mentioned about The Big 6 manual lymphatic drainage with Dr. Perry.   Click here to see the rest postures she referred to.   Check out the at-home yoga practice video library from Yoga with Adriene here.   Here’s the poem, “Why I Wake Early,” by Mary Oliver.   Check out our Bookshop to find all the books we’ve mentioned thus far on the podcast.   Thanks to Cheryl for sharing her expertise, and to my editor, Belle Battista.   Remember to email us with your delights:  [email protected]   Follow the show on Instagram at Yougottatrythispodcast. Watch our story for other tips, and let us know if you try them!   Thanks for listening!   Thanks so much for listening to my podcast!  If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.     Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast app. Leave us a review Ratings and reviews from listeners are extremely valuable to me and greatly appreciated. They help my podcast rank higher, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review. 

This season, we’re focusing on essentials: basic things that make life more livable. Today’s episode is all about the best thing you can do for your health and life: sleep. How much sleep did you get last night? Adults need 7-9 hours of good sleep every single night, but a lot of us aren’t getting it. In today’s episode, you’ll hear friend Sarah tell us about her struggle with insomnia, and an conversation with my friend Amy about the science of sleep. You’ll learn what is happening in your body when you shut your eyes, and get some good tips for increasing the amount and quality of your sleep.   You can find Why We Sleep by James Nestor, the book I recommended, in our Bookshop, as well as the Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child book that Amy mentioned.   Thanks to Sarah for sharing her experience, to Amy for convincing me (and you??) to read the sleep book, and to my editor, Belle Battista.   Remember to email us with your delights:  [email protected]   Follow the show on Instagram at Yougottatrythispodcast. Watch our story for other tips, and let us know if you try them!   Thanks for listening!   Thanks so much for listening to my podcast!  If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.     Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast app. Leave us a review Ratings and reviews from listeners are extremely valuable to me and greatly appreciated. They help my podcast rank higher, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review. 

This season, we’re focusing on essentials: basic things that make life more livable. Today’s episode is all about breath. Today you’ll learn how changing the way you breathe can help you balance your nervous system, improve your immune system, sleep better, lower your blood pressure, and even live longer. I’m going to tell you about two easy practices you can do right now that will help you breathe better. I have an expert guest, breath work practitioner Nicole Rager, who will tell us about different breath techniques you can experiment with. You can check out her website here.   Check out Nicole’s videos on YouTube!   You can find Breath by James Nestor, the book I recommended, in our Bookshop.   Thanks to Nicole for sharing her expertise, and to my editor, Belle Battista.   Remember to email us with your delights:  [email protected]   Followthe show on Instagram at Yougottatrythispodcast. Watch our story for videos of different breath techniques you can experiment with, and let us know if you try them! Thanks for listening!   Thanks so much for listening to my podcast!  If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.    Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast app. Leave us a review Ratings and reviews from listeners are extremely valuable to me and greatly appreciated. They help my podcast rank higher, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review. 

Today is the first episode of season three! The fall is a great time to set some new rhythms for yourself. This season, we’re focusing on essentials: basic things that make life more livable. Today we’re revisiting a main theme of this podcast: delight!   We find more of what we look for. What makes you smile? What can you savor? What charms your heart, thrills your senses, tickles your fancy, fills you with glee? And who can you share it with?   This week I have my husband David with me to tell you about our summer of delight. You’ll hear about the Cleveland Art Museum, stargazing, and raising monarch butterflies.   Click here to learn more about how YOU can raise monarch butterflies.   You can see David’s paintings at www.davidwadsworthartwork.com, and follow him on Instagram at davidwadsworthartwork. If you’re local in Pittsburgh, his next show is September 6-8 in Mellon Park.   Thanks to David, my love, for doing life with me and coming on today to talk about it, and to my editor, Belle Battista.   Remember to email us with your delights:  [email protected]   Follow the show on Instagram at Yougottatrythispodcast. This week you’ll see some pictures and a bonkers video about a monarch caterpillar’s amazing transformation. It’s crazy!   Thanks for listening!   Thanks so much for listening to my podcast!  If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.     Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast app. Leave us a review Ratings and reviews from listeners are extremely valuable to me and greatly appreciated. They help my podcast rank higher, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review. 

Surprise! We’ve got one more episode in our Enneagram series. Today we have a special guest, Lisa Slayton, to tell us about how each Enneagram number responds to change.   We are almost constantly in flux: whether it’s a new job, relational shifts, or seasonal change: it seems like as soon as you adjust to a new rhythm, everything changes again. When we’re stressed, we fall back into our old coping patterns and end up stuck right back where we were.   In today’s episode, we’ll offer some tips and suggestions for each number about how you can navigate seasons of change differently.   Thanks to Lisa for sharing her wisdom and experience, and to my editor, Belle Battista.   Lisa’s book, Life in Flux, comes out on August 20. You can pre-order it here: www.lifeinflux.co. When it drops, you’ll also find this Enneagram and Change resource on that site.  Check out our affiliate page at Bookshop.org for more recommended resources to go deeper. (We get a small commission for any books purchased there.)   Remember to email us with your delights:  [email protected] Follow the show on Instagram:  Yougottatrythispodcast    Thanks for listening!   If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.     Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast app. Leave us a review Ratings and reviews from listeners are extremely valuable to me and greatly appreciated. They help my podcast rank higher, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review. 

Today is the last episode in our Enneagram series! This week we are learning about Type Nine. Nines are incredible peacemakers. They are receptive and reassuring, and they can be complacent and stubborn. In this episode, you’ll hear a more in-depth description of the type, and then an interview with three Nines who will tell you all about what the world looks like from their perspective.   Thanks to Anya, Amy, and Belle for sharing their wisdom and experience, and to Belle Battista again for editing the show.   Check out our affiliate page at Bookshop.org for recommended resources to go deeper. (We get a small commission for any books purchased there.)   Remember to email us with your delights:  [email protected] Follow the show on Instagram:  Yougottatrythispodcast    Thanks for listening!   Thanks so much for listening to my podcast!  If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.     Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast app. Leave us a review Ratings and reviews from listeners are extremely valuable to me and greatly appreciated. They help my podcast rank higher, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review. 

Welcome back to our Enneagram series! In today’s episode, I’ll introduce you to Type Eight. Eights have the most energy of any type on the Enneagram. They are powerful, intense, and confident people who hate feeling vulnerable.   In this episode, you’ll hear a more in-depth description of the type, and then an interview with three Eights who will tell you all about what the world looks like from their perspective.   Here’s a link to the Sleeping At Last podcast episode with the song that Stephanie mentioned. Make sure you check out the rest of the series too!   Thanks to Kathy, Natalie, and Stephanie for sharing their wisdom and experience, and to my editor, Belle Battista.   Check out our affiliate page at Bookshop.org for recommended resources to go deeper. (We get a small commission for any books purchased there.)   Remember to email us with your delights:  [email protected] Follow the show on Instagram:  Yougottatrythispodcast    Thanks for listening!   Thanks so much for listening to my podcast!  If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.     Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast app. Leave us a review Ratings and reviews from listeners are extremely valuable to me and greatly appreciated. They help my podcast rank higher, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review. 

Welcome back to our Enneagram series! This week we’re learning about my type, Seven! Sevens are the life of the party. They are spontaneous and versatile, and they can be scattered and escapist.   In this episode, you’ll hear a more in-depth description of the type, and then an interview with two Sevens (plus me!) who will tell you all about what the world looks like from their perspective.   Here’s a link to the paid Enneagram test Matt mentioned. (Please remember that assessment results are just a jumping off point for further self-reflection!)   Here’s Khalil Gibran’s poem, “On Joy and Sorrow.”   Thanks to Genna and Matt for sharing their wisdom and experience, and to my editor, Belle Battista.   Check out our affiliate page at Bookshop.org for recommended resources to go deeper. (We get a small commission for any books purchased there.)   Remember to email us with your delights:  [email protected] Follow the show on Instagram:  Yougottatrythispodcast    Thanks for listening!   Thanks so much for listening to my podcast!  If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.    Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast app. Leave us a review Ratings and reviews from listeners are extremely valuable to me and greatly appreciated. They help my podcast rank higher, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review. 

Welcome back to our Enneagram series! Today I’ll introduce you to Type Six. Sixes are incredibly loyal. They are engaging and responsible, and they tend to be anxious and suspicious.   In this episode, you’ll hear a more in-depth description of the type, and then an interview with two Sixes who will tell you all about what the world looks like from their perspective.   Thanks to Amber and Jamie for sharing their wisdom and experience, and to my editor, Belle Battista.   Check out our affiliate page at Bookshop.org to find the book about the What If Monster, as well as other recommended resources to go deeper. (We get a small commission for any books purchased there.)   Remember to email us with your delights:  [email protected] Follow the show on Instagram:  Yougottatrythispodcast    Thanks for listening!   Thanks so much for listening to my podcast!  If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.     Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast app. Leave us a review Ratings and reviews from listeners are extremely valuable to me and greatly appreciated. They help my podcast rank higher, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review. 

Welcome back to our Enneagram series! This week, we are learning about Type Five. Fives are deeply thoughtful and knowledgeable. They are perceptive and innovative, and they can be secretive and isolated.   In this episode, you’ll hear a more in-depth description of the type, and then an interview with two Fives who will tell you all about what the world looks like from their perspective.   Thanks to Ruth and Evonne for sharing their wisdom and experience, and to my editor, Belle Battista.   Check out our affiliate page at Bookshop.org for recommended resources to go deeper. (We get a small commission for any books purchased there.)   Here’s a link to the Enneagram Institute website Evonne mentioned.   Remember to email us with your Enneagram questions and delights:  [email protected] Follow the show on Instagram:  Yougottatrythispodcast    Thanks for listening!   If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.     Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast app. Leave us a review Ratings and reviews from listeners are extremely valuable to me and greatly appreciated. They help my podcast rank higher, which exposes our show to more listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review. 

Welcome back to our Enneagram series! Today’s episode is about Type Four. Fours are committed to authenticity, and they feel things very deeply. They tend to be expressive and dramatic, and they can appear self-absorbed and temperamental.   In this episode, you’ll hear a more in-depth description of the type, and then an interview with two Fours who will tell you all about what the world looks like from their perspective.   Thanks to Sarah and Susan for sharing their wisdom and experience, and to my editor, Belle Battista.   Check out our affiliate page at Bookshop.org to see Susan’s recommendation, Getting Things Done, as well as other recommended resources to go deeper. (We get a small commission for any books purchased there.)   Remember to email us with your delights:  [email protected] Follow the show on Instagram:  Yougottatrythispodcast    Thanks for listening!   Thanks so much for listening to my podcast!  If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.   Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast app. Leave us a review Ratings and reviews from listeners are extremely valuable to me and greatly appreciated. They help my podcast rank higher, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review. 

Welcome back to our Enneagram series! This week, we are learning about Type Three. Threes are incredibly motivated achievers. They are adaptable and driven, and they tend to be image-conscious and performative.   In this episode, you’ll hear a more in-depth description of the type, and then an interview with two Threes who will tell you all about what the world looks like from their perspective.   Here’s a link to the Sleeping At Last podcast episode with the song that Ryan mentioned. Make sure you check out the rest of the series too!   Thanks to Katie and Ryan for sharing their wisdom and experience, and to my editor, Belle Battista.   Check out our affiliate page at Bookshop.org for recommended resources to go deeper. (We get a small commission for any books purchased there.)   Remember to email us with your delights and questions:  [email protected] Follow the show on Instagram:  Yougottatrythispodcast    Thanks for listening!   If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.     Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast app. Leave us a review Ratings and reviews from listeners are extremely valuable to me and greatly appreciated. They help my podcast rank higher, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review.

Welcome back to our Enneagram series! In today’s episode, I’ll introduce you to Type Two. Twos will give you the shirt off their back. They are generous and demonstrative, and they can be people-pleasing and possessive.   In this episode, you’ll hear a more in-depth description of the type, and then an interview with three Twos who will tell you all about what the world looks like from their perspective.   Here’s a link to the Sleeping At Last podcast episode with the song that Abby mentioned. Make sure you check out the rest of the series too!   Thanks to Merritt, Abby, and Tyler for sharing their wisdom and experience, and to my editor, Belle Battista.   Check out our affiliate page at Bookshop.org for recommended resources to go deeper. (We get a small commission for any books purchased there.)   Remember to email us with your delights:  [email protected] Follow the show on Instagram:  Yougottatrythispodcast    Thanks for listening!   Thanks so much for listening to my podcast!  If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.     Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast app. Leave us a review Ratings and reviews from listeners are extremely valuable to me and greatly appreciated. They help my podcast rank higher, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review. 

Today we kick off the type episodes in our series on the Enneagram! This week I’ll introduce you to Type One. Ones are some of the best people we know. They are principled, purposeful, and self-controlled, and they can be critical and perfectionistic. You’ll hear a more in-depth description of the type, and then an interview with three Ones who will tell you all about what the world looks like from their perspective. Thanks to Sarah, Amy, and Leeann for sharing their wisdom and experience, and to my editor, Belle Battista. Check out our affiliate page at Bookshop.org for recommended resources to go deeper. (We get a small commission for any books purchased there.) Remember to email us with your delights: [email protected]. Follow the show on Instagram: Yougottatrythispodcast Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to my podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast app. Leave us a review Ratings and reviews from listeners are extremely valuable to me and greatly appreciated. They help my podcast rank higher, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review.

Welcome back for Season Two! Today we’re starting a series on one of my favorite things: The Enneagram. This is a tool to grow in empathy and self-awareness. It will help you understand your core motivations and unlock so much more freedom and potential in your life. In today’s episode, I’ll introduce you to the system and get us all on the same page for the rest of the series. We’ll talk about the wings, the lines, and the social styles.   Follow along on Instagram @yougottatrythispodcast to see a diagram of the Enneagram, and for more Enneagram content throughout the series. Check out our Bookshop for recommended resources to go deeper.   If you’d like to take an Enneagram assessment (as a jumping off point for your self-discovery, not as the final word on your type!), here is a link to the RHETI assessment I mentioned. If you’re interested in the Integrative Enneagram Solutions one I use with clients, email us at [email protected].   Thanks to Ginger for coming back to help out today, and to my editor, Belle Battista.   Remember to email us with your delights:  [email protected] Follow the show on Instagram:  Yougottatrythispodcast    Thanks for listening!   Thanks so much for listening to my podcast!  If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.     Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast app. Leave us a review Ratings and reviews from listeners are extremely valuable to me and greatly appreciated. They help my podcast rank higher, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review. 

We'll be back May 7 with Season 2! We are kicking off a 10-episode series on one of my favorite things: The Enneagram. This is a fantastic tool to grow in empathy and self-awareness. It will help you understand your core motivations and unlock so much more freedom and potential in your life. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Make sure you're following the show so you don't miss out!