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Podcast 132: Best Books of 2025!
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 132 of Life On the Brink! It’s time once again for one of my favorite episodes of the year, the always-beloved “favorite-books-i-read-last-year” episode. I was fortunate in encountering so many 5-star reads in 2025, and it seems no book on this list is like another- though I can’t recommend this list of books enough. After ending last year in a bit of a busy-season reading-slump, I’m so excited to get back into a new year of books. Now’s th
Jan 8


Podcast 131: Holiday Gatherings + a few Christmas favorites
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 131 of Life On the Brink! Happy Thanksgiving! No matter where you are, the holiday season is hereby upon us, and I couldn’t be more excited. This year I’m choosing to focus on streamlining my calendar of events and finding pockets of time to gather in a casual, meaningful way. Especially during the holidays, social gatherings can feel draining, but today I’m bringing some interesting resources and lots of creative ways to reinvent what gath
Nov 27, 2025


Podcast 130: A Crochet Deep-Dive, early Christmas vibes + adjusting to toddler life
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode130 of Life On the Brink! October has gone by quickly and wonderfully, filled with so many autumnal moments and gatherings, as well as a few cozy hobbies that I’ve particularly been enjoying. Today I’m sharing all about my love of crocheting- how it began, why it’s THE BEST, and how to get started- along with how I’m prepping for the upcoming holiday season and adjusting to having a full-on toddler! A lot has changed since last fall, but wit
Oct 30, 2025


Podcast 129: Fall favorites: cozy hobbies, new recipes, books + autumn with a toddler
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 129 of Life On the Brink! Autumn is officially here and I couldn’t be more excited! This is such a...
Sep 26, 2025


Podcast 128: Favorite New Cookbooks + a summer recap
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 128 of Life On the Brink! Welcome to Season Six… I took a bit of a summer break to enjoy lots of time...
Sep 5, 2025


Podcast 127: Summer TBR, bucket list, and baby's 1st birthday recap
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 127 of Life On the Brink! It’s summer! After a long and wonderful spring season, the warm glow of...
Jun 26, 2025


Podcast 126: Lessons From My First Year of Motherhood
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 126 of Life On the Brink! It has now been nearly one year since I became a mom and WOW what a year it...
May 29, 2025


Podcast 125: Spring gatherings, garden updates + the HOME LIBRARY of my dreams
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 125 of Life On the Brink! April is such a special month- in fact, today is my birthday! I’m...
Apr 23, 2025


Podcast 124: Springtime inspiration: TBR, crafts, garden plans, and baby's first spring!
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 124 of Life On the Brink! I can’t believe I’m saying it, but spring has finally arrived. After what...
Mar 20, 2025


Podcast 123: Taking Care of Yourself PART 2: seasonal depression, postpartum, grief, etc.
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 123 of Life On the Brink! I’m calling this episode a Part 2 as it sort of relates to one of the most...
Feb 28, 2025


Podcast 122: Best Books of 2024!
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 122 of Life On the Brink! It’s time once again for one of my favorite episodes of the year, the...
Jan 23, 2025


Podcast 121: A Restful Christmas at Home: slowing down, simplifying, and enjoying holiday comforts
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 121 of Life On the Brink! Every Christmas is unique, but this year is so unlike any other. This year...
Dec 12, 2024


Podcast 120: Foodie Movie Night w/ my sister Sarah!
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 120 of Life On the Brink! We're back again with another installment of the Movie Night series, this...
Dec 9, 2024


*MINI* Podcast 119: A Podcast Update + happy halloween!
Hello hello, welcome to Episode 119, a little mini episode with an update and links to episodes from the archive for this fine Halloween...
Oct 31, 2024


Podcast 118: My (positive) Birth Story + fourth trimester challenges
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 118 of Life On the Brink! This past June I had the craziest, most surreal experience: I gave birth to...
Oct 17, 2024


Podcast 117: Autumn Bucket List: books, recipes, and fall firsts with my baby
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 117 of Life On the Brink! It’s that magical time of year! The autumn season is upon us and I for one...
Sep 26, 2024


Podcast 116: I’m back! Life as a mom and preparing for a new season
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 116 and Season Five of Life On the Brink! It’s been a while- I hope your summer was lovely, because...
Sep 12, 2024


A little summer update...
Hello hello, and welcome back to Life On the Brink! Today I'm giving a little update, because much has changed since the season finale....
Jul 22, 2024


Podcast 115: Season Four Finale: Expectations in Parenthood w/ my husband!
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 115 and the Season Four finale of Life On the Brink! We’ve finally arrived at the finale, which marks...
May 23, 2024


Podcast 114: Pregnancy Q&A- Part 2: third trimester, nesting, birth plan, etc.
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 114 of Life On the Brink! I’m officially entering the ninth month of pregnancy, which is totally wild...
May 9, 2024
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