The Curious, Fascinating, and Practical Podcast

Our very first "Quarantine" episode where Amanda Roberts and I discuss how things have changed and some practical things that are helping us stay sane! Click over to the podcast website for the links and resources mentioned in this episode: https//www.heatherlhernandez.com/podcast/ep-18-quarantine-life-1       This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit heatherlhernandez.substack.com

Amanda Roberts and I are using The Tech-Wise Family by Andy Crouch as a starting point to talk about practical ways to put tech in it's proper place and take back our agency to cultivate a family culture that is actually in line with our priorities. Click over to the podcast website for the links and resources mentioned in this episode: https://www.heatherlhernandez.com/podcast/ep-17-techwise-family   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit heatherlhernandez.substack.com

Amanda Roberts and I use Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport as a starting point for our conversation about the benefits of digital minimalism and practical steps to take back our agency over our interactions with technologies and social media platforms. Click over to the podcast website for the links and resources mentioned in this episode: https://www.heatherlhernandez.com/podcast/ep-16-digital-minimalism This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit heatherlhernandez.substack.com

Using The Glass Cage by Nicolas Carr as a jumping off point, we talk about the hidden costs of automation and how to be intentional about being present and connected to the real world. Click over to the podcast website for the links and resources mentioned in this episode: https://www.heatherlhernandez.com/podcast/ep-15-automation   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit heatherlhernandez.substack.com

Amanda Roberts is back with me to talk about Then vs. Now. So join us as a couple of old grizzled millennials talk and laugh about the differences between growing up without cell phones, the internet, Google maps, and social media and our lives now! Click over to the podcast website for the free download, links and resources mentioned in this episode: https://www.heatherlhernandez.com/podcast/ep-14-then-vs-now     This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit heatherlhernandez.substack.com

We are more connected (digitally speaking) than ever and yet we as a culture are lonelier than ever.  Real in person connection and community can feel overwhelming to try to find, but it’s so worth it!  We’ll talk about steps to help you find your potential community opportunity, and how it’s played out in my life lately. Click over to the podcast website for the free download, links and resources mentioned in this episode: https://www.heatherlhernandez.com/podcast/ep-13-finding-community This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit heatherlhernandez.substack.com

Breezy Brookshire is an artist and illustrator whose lovely whimsical, nature work just make me happy every time I see them. In this episode, we have a conversation about art, creating space and margin for creativity and wonder, the church and community, calling and purpose. We top it off with some people whose work she is loving and wants to support and something curious about, finding fascinating, and a practical thing that’s making her life better. It was such a good conversation and I appreciated her perspective and thoughts about these topics. Take a listen! Click over to the podcast website for the free download, links and resources mentioned in this episode: https://www.heatherlhernandez.com/podcast/ep-12-breezy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit heatherlhernandez.substack.com

Get ready to dive into how to use the Enneagram as a tool for growth with coach Amanda Roberts and myself! Click over to the podcast website for the links and resources mentioned in this episode: https://www.heatherlhernandez.com/podcast/ep-11-enneagram-growthpaths This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit heatherlhernandez.substack.com

Join Enneagram coach Amanda Roberts and I as we dive into what the Enneagram is, how it can be used as a tool for personal growth and an overview of the 9 personality types! Click over to the podcast website for the links and resources mentioned in this episode: https://www.heatherlhernandez.com/podcast/ep-10-enneagram-overview This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit heatherlhernandez.substack.com

A quick pep talk on reflecting and assessing your season BEFORE setting goals and an introduction to Season 2! Click over to the podcast website for the free download, links and resources mentioned in this episode: https://www.heatherlhernandez.com/podcast/ep-09-reflecting   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit heatherlhernandez.substack.com

Minimalism seems like a funny thing to connect to curiosity or creativity. And I’m not saying you have to be a minimalist to be curious or creative. But for a lot of people, I think that our stuff whether physical, mental, or even emotional can have a dampening effect on our ability to have the white space or margin to give ourselves over to wondering and creating. Listen to this episode as we discuss why minimalism might be important for you and how it can help.   Click over to the podcast website for a list of the books and resources mentioned in this episode: https://www.heatherlhernandez.com/podcast/ep-08-minimalism-to-create-space-for-curiosity     This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit heatherlhernandez.substack.com

In this episode I share my Fall Reading list, tips for reading on a budget, and ways to use your libraries and the Kindle app that you may not know.  Click over to the podcast website for books and links mentioned in this episode: https://www.heatherlhernandez.com/podcast/ep-07-fall-reading-list-amp-library-tips This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit heatherlhernandez.substack.com

In this episode we are talking about intentional ways to embrace fall and some things that I’m loving that are making it feel like fall even though it’s still 95 degrees! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit heatherlhernandez.substack.com

In this episode, we’ll be talking about how to evaluate and embrace your season.  It’s so easy to get caught up fighting against our season, looking back at past seasons, or always longing for a future season.  And when we do, it hinders us from being present and cultivating curiosity and wonder in our lives. And check the show notes to download the 7 Steps to Embracing Your Season printable! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit heatherlhernandez.substack.com

I didn't know I had this much to say about Jigsaw Puzzles! This episode will go over the benefits of kids doing puzzles, how to incorporate them into your home and season, practical tips for putting together a jigsaw, and some of our favorites! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit heatherlhernandez.substack.com

In this episode we will discuss the amazing benefits of reading aloud to our kids, avoiding the Mom guilt, practical tips to make it easier, and some of our favorite read aloud books in our home. Also mentioned: The Read Aloud Family by Sarah McKenzie. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit heatherlhernandez.substack.com

In this episode we are going in depth in how 911 works, some behind the scenes, and what you need to know before you call so you can get help faster! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit heatherlhernandez.substack.com

Introducing The Curious, Fascinating, and Practical Podcast, and the importance of reclaiming our curiosity, wonder, and love of learning so we can flourish in our everyday lives right where we are at. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit heatherlhernandez.substack.com