Edit Your Life | Simplify + Declutter Your Home, Time, and Mental Space

Pleasure & Empowerment in Midlife (with Gabriella Espinosa)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0000

Struggling to center yourself and find joy and pleasure in midlife? Christine chats with Gabriella Espinosa about common challenges in midlife, destigmatizing pleasure, how to view midlife as a time of empowerment instead of burden, and more. For links and related episodes, visit the show notes.

Edit Your Life is an award-winning podcast that offers tips, recommendations, and expert advice to simplify and declutter your home, schedule, to-do list, relationships, and mental space. Connect with host Christine Koh at edityourlifeshow@gmail.com, DM @edityourlifeshow or @drchristinekoh, and subscribe on Substack to the Edit Your Life newsletter and Christine’s personal newsletter.

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Mini Edit: Books About Resilient Women

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0000

Christine shares four wonderfully written stories centered on resilient women. For book links, visit the show notes.

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How To Nurture Relationships When Time is Tight

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0000

Tending to our relationships is important, but sometimes it feels impossible to schedule time. In this episode brought forth from the locked archive, Christine and Asha share 9 recommendations for small yet meaningful relationship touchpoints. For links and related episodes, visit the show notes.

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Mini Edit: 7 Digital Decluttering Tips

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0000

Overwhelmed by your digital dumpster fire? These 7 digital decluttering tips are all about progress over perfection. For links and resources, visit the show notes.

The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where host Christine Koh answers your questions about everything from self-care to parenting to relationships to home and more. Send your Mini Edit questions to edityourlifeshow@gmail.com, DM @edityourlifeshow or @drchristinekoh, and subscribe to the Edit Your Life newsletter and Christine’s personal newsletter.

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Connecting to Creativity in Motherhood (with Heidi Fiedler)

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0000

Are you struggling to find space for creativity as a mom? Christine chats with Heidi Fiedler about redefining creativity, grounding your practice, guiding mantras, and more. For links and related episodes, visit the show notes.

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Mini Edit: March Micro Delights

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0000

Christine shares five delightful things. For links and resources, visit the show notes.

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Living with Intention (with Ali Edwards) [Encore!]

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0000

Whether it’s due to our current political dumpster fire, overwhelm due to AI—apparently AI “brain fry” is a thing—or just the incessant tide of life, everything can feel like a lot. Christine and Ali Edwards talk about living with intention and authenticity, guiding life mantras, how to simplify life amidst chaos, and more. For links and resources, visit the show notes.

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Mini Edit: Books Anchored in Women’s Stories

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0000

Christine shares about 4 compelling books she has read that are anchored in women’s stories. For links, visit the show notes.

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How to Leave a Mess-Free Legacy (with Tracy Hoth)

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0000

Eager to get organized in the present and avoid burdening your kids with a giant mess in the future? Christine chats with Tracy Hoth about downsizing, empty nest goals, decluttering sprints, and more. For links and related episodes, see the show notes.

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Mini Edit: 12 Tips for When You’re Feeling Sick

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0000

Simple yet restorative actions to help you muddle through ailments. For links and resources, visit the show notes.

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Minimalist Parenting

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0000

Minimalist Parenting came out 11 years ago and is still quoted and referenced today. In this episode brought forth from the locked archive, Christine and Asha talk about the (still evergreen today!) concepts in their book. For a wealth of resources and related episodes, check out the show notes!

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Mini Edit: 8 Tasty + Comforting Recipes

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0000

Looking for a way to keep your hands busy (and avoid doomscrolling) while connecting to creativity, purpose, and care for others? Try one or more of these 8 recipes. For links and resources visit the show notes.

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Why You Don't Need A Budget (with Dana Miranda)

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Do you want financial ease and flow—instead of stress? Christine talks with personal finance educator and author Dana Miranda about reframing your perspective on money. They talk about dismantling budget culture, why it’s important to seek ease instead of control as it relates to finances, debt, investing, and more. For resources, visit the show notes.

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How to Handle Heated Conversations

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Struggling to stay grounded and civil? In this conversation brought forward from the locked archive, Christine and Asha share 8 tactics to handle heated conversations that are anchored in respectful communication, setting boundaries, and more. For further resources visit the show notes.

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Mini Edit: February Micro Delights

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Christine shares five delightful things. For links and resources visit the show notes.

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Reshaping Your Career (with Reena Ninan)

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Thinking about pivoting? Inspired by a series of listener requests about transforming one’s work life—restarting, reshaping, or changing your career—Christine talks with Reena Ninan, a journalist turned production company creative. They talk about money, the power of partnerships, why she believes it’s beneficial to build slowly, non-negotiables in work, and more. For links and resources, visit the show notes.

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Mini Edit: 4 Books with Complex Characters

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Christine shares about four books replete with fascinating characters. For links, see the show notes.

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Navigating Big Feelings + Hard Conversations (with Dr. Katie Hurley) [Encore!]

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Everything is a lot right now. Christine shares framing for elevating this 2022 episode, in which she and Dr. Katie Hurley talk about the layers of logistical and emotional complexity kids are facing right now, how to up your own emotional fluency as a parent, navigating uncertainty, big feelings, and hard conversations with kids (and ourselves!), and more. For links and resources, visit the show notes.

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Mini Edit: 5 Tiny Habits I Am Cultivating

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Christine shares about 5 tiny well-being habits she is cultivating, inspired by the reframe “maintenance is love.” For links and resources, see the show notes.

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How to Heal & Thrive in Challenging Times (with Dr. Suzan Song)

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000

How do you find your way in the world when everything feels on fire? Christine talks with Dr. Suzan Song about reframing instability, the power of purpose, narratives, and rituals in healing, and more.

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Mini Edit: 5 Nonfiction Book Picks

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Christine shares a grab bag of nonfiction books that she has enjoyed. For links and resources, visit the show notes.

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Winter Wellness Tips: Food & Drink

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000

In a winter food slump? In this episode brought out of the locked archive, Christine and Asha share six recommendations for food and drink in the season of hibernation. For resources, visit the show notes.

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Mini Edit: January Micro Delights

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Christine shares 5 delightful things. For links and resources, visit the show notes.

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What You Need to Know About Menopause (with Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas)

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Struggling with the transition before and after menopause? Christine talks with Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas about finding agency both in everyday life and at the doctor’s office, reframing what it means to take care of yourself through transition periods around menopause, and more. For resources and related episodes, visit the show notes.

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Mini Edit: My Favorite Screen Time Busters

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Christine shares 5 favorite ways to replace screen time with fun, nourishing activities. For resources, visit the show notes.

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Winter Wellness Tips: Movement

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Are you struggling to move in the cold temperatures? You’re not alone. In this episode brought out of the locked archive, Christine leads with thoughts about the evolution of movement as we age, and then Christine and Asha share 9 tips for shaking things up during the winter. For links, visit the show notes.

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Mini Edit: 3 Feats of Historical Storytelling

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Christine shares about three books that transported her back in time. For links and related resources, visit the show notes.

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How to Build a Better Brain (with Julie Fratantoni, PhD)

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000

“The human lifespan has doubled, but the brainspan has not. Who wants to live to be 100 if your brain starts declining at 60?” Christine talks with cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Julie Fratantoni about simple brain health tactics involving rest, brain exercises, neuroprotective foods, technology, and more. For resources and related episodes, visit the show notes.

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Mini Edit: My New Planning Routine

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Christine details her new planning practice as it relates to family, relationships, work, home, and hobbies/fun, inspired by a recent conversation with Sarah Hart-Unger. For resources visit the show notes.

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Mini Edit: How to Prioritize Joyful Activities

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

In response to a listener request, Christine shares 6 ideas for how to prioritize joyful activities.

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Navigating Holiday Grief + Joy [Reprise!]

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Holidays can be complicated. This reprised episode from 2020 captures a holiday season like no other, but the threads of trying to muddle through and find light amidst dark times persist. Christine opens by reflecting on the power of lasting lessons and glimmers of hope, as well as the parallels of uncertainty, overwhelm, and fear given our current political/cultural conditions.

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Mini Edit: 4 Thrillers for Your Book List

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Christine shares four thrillers she couldn’t put down.

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Simple Planning Systems & Rituals (with Sarah Hart-Unger)

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Who doesn’t want more joy and less angst when it comes to their calendar? In this conversation, Christine and Sarah Hart-Unger talk about how to plan days, weeks, months, seasons, and years with intention, flexibility, and plenty of breathing room for rest and fun.

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Mini Edit: Holiday Comfort Foods & Drink

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Christine shares six cozy recipes from her recipe binder.

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How to Edit Your Holiday Gift List

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Is there a less stressful way to do holiday gifting? YES. In this episode brought out of the locked archive, Christine and Asha share 8 practical recommendations for how to edit out the stress of gifting without tamping down generosity or losing the fun and delight.

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Mini Edit: Establishing Caring Holiday Boundaries

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Inspired by a listener email, Christine shares four ways to edit your holiday gatherings and establish boundaries with care.

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Mini Edit: November Micro Delights

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Christine shares 5 delightful things from November. For links, visit the show notes.

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Exploring Shadow Work for Self-Discovery + Healing (with Jor-El Caraballo, LMHC, LPC)

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000

We all could benefit from ongoing self-reflection. Christine chats with mental health expert and licensed therapist Jor-El Caraballo about shadow work and how it can fuel personal transformation, as well as some of the pragmatics of approaching challenging, self-guided work in a grounded manner. For links, visit the show notes.

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Mini Edit: 3 Books About Forgiveness

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Christine shares about a trio of books that she couldn’t put down. For links, visit the show notes.

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Gratitude in the Hard Seasons (with KC Davis, LPC) [Reprise!]

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Hard seasons are ever present. In this incredible reprised episode from 2023, KC Davis talks with Christine about reframing perspectives on gratitude, flexing emotional muscles, accounting for lived experiences, practical coping skills, and more. Visit the show notes for resources.

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Mini Edit: Disrupting the Holiday “Shoulds”

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Christine shares four favorite tactics to help spur your thinking about what steps you can take to create a holiday season that feels true to your values and wishes, versus operating from a place of guilt or resentment.

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Navigating Career & Life Transitions (with Ann Imig)

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Are you struggling to navigate career and life transitions? Based on the volume of requests for this topic in Christine’s mailbag, you are not alone. Christine chats with certified positive psychology coach Ann Imig about the overthinking trap, identifying your strengths, and navigating transitions across a variety of work and life situations.

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Mini Edit: Glass Jar Decanting 101

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Christine shares about her obsession with glass jar decanting, which feeds the useful practices of recycling and minimizing plastics. She shares jar sourcing and prep tips, as well as five of her most common items to decant.

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Phone it in Dinner Ideas [Encore!]

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Even if you enjoy cooking, dinnertime can feel like a slog, especially at certain times of the year. Christine brings back 9 easy dinner ideas from a back catalog episode, and adds 5 new encore ideas.

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Mini Edit: October Micro Delights

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Christine shares 5 delightful things from October.

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Embracing Amateurism (with Karen Walrond)

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Struggling to put your interests and curiosity at the center? Christine chats with Karen Walrond about why it is important to embrace amateurism without the expectations of productivity or money, getting past roadblocks such as guilt and a capitalist mindset, the connection between values and being intentional about amateurism, and more.

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Mini Edit: 4 Things I’m Cultivating

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Amidst reflection around her birthday, Christine shares four things she is cultivating this year.

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Mini Edit: 3 Compelling Historical Books

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Christine shares about three dramatic stories (that she couldn’t put down!) based on real people.

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Everyday Stress Management Tactics

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The collective exhaustion and stress is no joke. In this episode brought out from the locked archive, Christine and Asha share eight immediate tactics to help break the immediate cycle of stress.

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Mini Edit: Why Making Photo Books is Delightful

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Christine shares about 5 unexpected discoveries in making photo books for her kids for the first time.

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Transforming Toddlerhood + Beyond (with Devon Kuntzman)

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The toddler years don’t have the best reputation, and it’s time to reframe the narrative. Christine talks with Devon Kuntzman about using positive, effective, and developmentally appropriate tools to nurture development and foster connection with kids. Devon and Christine talk about how to navigate the adult baggage that inherently informs our parenting, reframing expectations, discipline, and more. This episode is anchored in toddlerhood but so many of the lessons extend through the longer parenting runway.

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Mini Edit: September Micro Delights

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Christine shares 5 delightful things from September.

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College Application Reality Check [Encore!]

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Fall can be an incredibly stressful time of year for high school seniors if they are considering college as a future path. Christine shares eight tips from her original 2022 college application reality check episode, preceded by encore notes in the form of four pieces of advice that have resonated both in the college and post-graduate application processes for her daughter Laurel (now a college senior).

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Mini Edit: 10 Re-entry Tips

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Christine shares 10 tactics that help with establishing boundaries, tackling small goals, and engaging in loving touchpoints amidst re-entry. Visit the show notes for resources.

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What You Need to Know About Your Cycle (with Dr. Sarah Hill)

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Do you feel crappy before getting your period? Christine chats with Dr. Sarah Hill about the biological explanation for feeling depleted in the second half of the menstrual cycle, how our cycle impacts everything from nutrition to exercise to relationships to sex, and practical tips for how to best care for yourself and support your body across the cycle.

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Mini Edit: 6 Lessons About Creativity

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Christine shares lessons learned in the nearly 20 years since leaving academia to forge a creative career.

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Parenting Passionate Kids

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Do you have a kid who is intensely passionate about an activity? Are you struggling with the demands and expectations as a result? In this episode brought out from the locked archive, Christine and Asha share 9 recommendations for how to balance supporting, and sometimes questioning, when it comes to passionate kids. They also share a level setting, compassionate perspective in the—totally normal—instance that your kid hasn’t found their passion.

Edit Your Life is an award-winning podcast that offers tips, recommendations, and expert advice to simplify and declutter your home, schedule, to-do list, relationships, and mental space. Connect with host Christine Koh at edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM @edityourlifeshow or @drchristinekoh. Subscribe to Christine’s personal newsletter at Substack.

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Mini Edit: Bulk + Batch Prepping 101

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Christine shares about the life changing magic of bulk and batch prepping, including six examples from her kitchen.

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Living Intentionally & Minimizing Consumption (with Laura Fenton)

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Wondering how to live small (or smaller) in a consumer world? Christine chats with Laura Fenton, author of “The Little Book of Living Small.” They talk about becoming mindful about and making the most of what you have, as well as how to minimize consumption and edit habits that can feel deeply ingrained and hard to change.

Edit Your Life is an award-winning podcast that offers tips, recommendations, and expert advice to simplify and declutter your home, schedule, to-do list, relationships, and mental space. Connect with host Christine Koh at edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM @edityourlifeshow or @drchristinekoh. Subscribe to Christine’s personal newsletter at Substack.

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Navigating School Achievement Pressure

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

It’s a new school year, and with that can come pressure. In this episode brought out from the locked archive, Christine and Asha share about the challenges we bring in our own histories, as well as the very real struggle between encouraging our kids and not micro-managing. They follow to share seven recommendations for navigating the challenging school achievement pressure waters.

Edit Your Life is an award-winning podcast that offers tips, recommendations, and expert advice to simplify and declutter your home, schedule, to-do list, relationships, and mental space. Connect with host Christine Koh at edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM @edityourlifeshow or @drchristinekoh. Subscribe to Christine’s personal newsletter at Substack.

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Mini Edit: August Micro Delights

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Christine shares 5 delightful things from August.

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Making the Most of Life (with Casey Brown)

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Want to be inspired to live life with frankness, thoughtfulness, humor, and love for your family and community? Christine chats with Casey Brown, a parent of two and full-time city employee who makes the most of life in all the small and big moments. Christine and Casey talk about what has changed with a 14-year gap between their toddler and teen, the power of challenging yourself to use what you have, intentionally opting for less choice, and more.

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Mini Edit: Glorious Witch Update

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Christine shares an update on what's growing and what she's brewing.

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Creating Intentional Space (with Lizzie Johnson)

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Time is the most scarce resource, especially when you have young kids and are an independent business owner. Christine chats with bakery owner Lizzie Johnson about creating intentional space amidst a very full life. They talk about community, the power of outsourcing and playing to your strengths, staying present with your kids when your to-do list is a mile long, picking your battles with decluttering, and more.

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Mini Edit: A Simple, Low-Bar Holistic Daily Practice

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Christine shares about a simple daily practice that can help you feel like you have made holistic progress in life in a half hour or less.

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Being in the Moment (with Amy Joyce)

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Is it possible to be in the moment when life feels a little (or a lot) chaotic? Christine digs into this question with former Washington Post journalist turned bookshop owner Amy Joyce. They chat about Amy’s big leap, the power of living in a connected community, how to stay focused on the moment, letting go in service of reducing mental load, and more.

Edit Your Life is an award-winning podcast that offers tips, recommendations, and expert advice to simplify and declutter your home, schedule, to-do list, relationships, and mental space. Connect with host Christine Koh at edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM @edityourlifeshow or @drchristinekoh. Subscribe to Christine’s personal newsletter at Substack.

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Mini Edit: 4 Books About Family Dynamics

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Christine shares her thoughts on 4 books about family dynamics.

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Elevating Others + Manifesting Lightness (with Roxanna Sarmiento)

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

What does life look like when you are focused on elevating others? (Spoiler alert: pretty amazing.) Christine talks with Roxanna Sarmiento about her work at We Are ALX, her favorite lifestyle edits and micro delights, and how she is working to manifest lightness.

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Mini Edit: July Micro Delights

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Christine shares 5 delightful things from July.

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Mini Edit: 15 High-Impact Life Skills to Teach Kids

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Christine shares her favorite “go the distance” life skills, curated from her and Asha Dornfest’s viral list of 100 chores you can teach kids in 5 minutes or less.

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Anchoring Into Real Life (with Sarah Powers)

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Are you looking for inspiration to reduce your digital connections in favor of IRL ones? Christine talks with Sarah Powers about her digital disconnection journey and how she is intentionally anchoring into real life and her immediate community.

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Mini Edit: Basement Micro Goals

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Christine shares 5 decluttering and 4 organizational basement micro goals.

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Cultivating Relationships + Community (with Natasha Nicholes)

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Are you ready to be inspired to cultivate life on the daily? Christine chats with Natasha Nicholes, who has transformed her neighborhood in Chicago to create community, increase beautification, and connect humans to produce. Christine and Natasha go deep talking about relationships, trauma, the connection of loss to material goods and mental load, the critical nature of community, and more.

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Mini Edit: Morning Micro Gardening

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Christine shares about an accidental discovery + 4 tips that have led to a lot of daily joy, especially when the weather doesn’t always cooperate. For related episodes, visit the show notes.

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Summer of Small Delights [Encore!]

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The little things are the big things. Christine shares her original 10 summer small delights, then follows with an update on what she is prioritizing this summer, including 4 additional delights. For links and resources visit the show notes.

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Why + How to Build Community (with Katherine Goldstein)

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Building your community is a lot more accessible than you might think. Christine talks with Katherine Goldstein about the power of investing in community, why we need to edit down “busyness,” a surprising exercise to ramp up social skills, and more. For links and related episodes, visit the show notes.

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Mini Edit: Visioning + Manifesting the Future

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Inspired by the prompt, “What do I want my everyday life to look like when I’m in my 60s, 70s, and 80s?” Christine shares 5 visions she has for older years and how she is manifesting them now. For links and related episodes visit the show notes.

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Tiny Moments of Self-Love [Encore!]

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Are you in need of some compassion and care? Christine shares 10 examples of tiny moments of self-love (originally shared in 2022 when she was in a very tough season), then follows with reflections on some of the changes in the last three years, and 10 additional sources for tiny moments of self-love in the present. For links and resources, visit the show notes.

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Mini Edit: How To Feel Better in Your Body Right Now

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes references to abusive relationships, suicide, and disordered eating. Please take care and feel free to pass on this episode.

Christine reflects on body stories, shares 5 ways to feel better in your body right now, and includes recommendations for how to help dismantle negative body narratives. For links and resources, visit the show notes.

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Navigating Parenting Imbalances + Double Standards (with Mary Catherine Starr)

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Even if you have a partner who is a competent, functional human being, imbalances and double standards are common. Christine talks with Mary Catherine Starr about her compelling comic artistry related to subconscious beliefs, double standards, maternal gatekeeping, and more. For links and resources visit the show notes.

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Mini Edit: How To Enjoy + Support Libraries

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Christine shares 8 reasons to love libraries and how to support this crucial community resource. For links and resources, visit the show notes.

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Mini Edit: May Micro Delights

Mon, 26 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Christine shares 5 delightful things from May. For links and resources, visit the show notes.

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Simple Friendship Reboot Tactics [Encore!]

Thu, 22 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Struggling to stay connected to your friendships? Christine shares 8 friendship reboot tactics followed by 4 encore notes related to making social gatherings with your favorite people happen more readily.

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Mini Edit: How to Ease End-of-School-Year Chaos

Mon, 19 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Christine shares 8 tactics to manage the logistical end-of-school year chaos so you can enjoy the actual moments. For links, visit the show notes. The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where host Christine Koh answers your questions about everything from self-care to parenting to relationships to home and more. Send your Mini Edit questions to edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM @edityourlifeshow or @drchristinekoh. Subscribe to Christine’s personal newsletter at Substack.

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Raising Awe-Seekers (with Deborah Farmer Kris)

Thu, 15 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Did you know that awe has superpowers? Christine chats with Deborah Farmer Kris, a former educator turned child development expert and author of “Raising Awe-Seekers: How the Science of Wonder Helps Our Kids Thrive.” They talk about finding awe in the everyday, and cover practical tactics around slowing down, dealing with technology, the power of looking for the good in hard times, and more.

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Mini Edit: 4 Page Turners

Mon, 12 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Christine shares four books that she couldn’t put down. For links, visit the show notes.

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Navigating Challenges + Insecurities

Thu, 08 May 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Are you in a moment of struggle or dealing with imposter syndrome? Christine and Asha share 7 tips for navigating challenges and insecurities. For links and related episodes, visit the show notes.

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Mini Edit: 6 Adulting Life Lessons

Mon, 05 May 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares 6 life lessons that she hopes will help you along your journey of less FOMO and insecurity, and more authenticity.

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How To Let Kids Go and Embrace What's Next (with Meagan Francis)

Thu, 01 May 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Does the prospect of moving from having your arms full of kids to being hands free worry you? Christine chats with Meagan Francis about “lasts” with kids and the fact that they can be sad, scary, and confusing as well as freeing, exciting, and wonderful. They talk about this duality related to dealing with uncertainty, identity shifts, aging, and more—and ultimately, how to let kids go and embrace what’s next. For links and related episodes, see the show notes.

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Mini Edit: April Micro Delights

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares 5 delightful things from April. For resources mentioned in this episode visit the show notes.

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How to Declutter with Kids

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Are you struggling with the volume of kid stuff? Christine and Asha share 9 tips for how to declutter with kids in a way that is respectful and compassionate while also being tactical. Many of the recommendations also apply to decluttering with household members. For links and resources mentioned during the episode, visit the show notes.

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Mini Edit: Dismantling Fitness Narratives

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares how she addressed and reframed 7 barriers to entry in order to dismantle fitness narratives.

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Holistic Home Organization (with Ashley Hines)

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Overwhelmed by how to make changes to your home that align with how you truly want to live? Christine chats with holistic home organizer Ashley Hines about handling organizational overwhelm, decluttering wins, mindful home edits, system maintenance and more. For links and resources visit the show notes.

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Mini Edit: Gardening Plans + Newbie Tips

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Christine is fired up to experiment in the dirt this spring. She shares about her gardening plans for the spring and summer, plus four newbie tips. For links and resources visit the show notes.

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Why I Love Clothing Rental [Encore!]

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Have you ever wondered about clothing rental? Christine has rented since the fall of 2022 to the exclusion of buying clothes, with the exception of underwear and a couple of pairs of basic jeans. She shares her original “My Clothing Rental Experiment” episode and follows with encore notes about why she decided to stick with clothing rental after her professional transition, what she loves about it, and what she has learned in years since starting her membership. For links and resources, visit the show notes.

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Mini Edit: 4 Ways to Shift Noticing Patterns and Actions

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares 4 ways to shift noticing patterns and actions as a way to let go of aggravations and nurture relationships. For links and resources visit the show notes.

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Disrupting Traditional Fashion Advice + Finding Your Authentic Style (with Dacy Gillespie)

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Are you tired of feeling less than, simply existing in your body? Christine talks with Dacy Gillespie about body acceptance and drawing awareness to our body stories, dismantling the narrative around all manner of flattering advice, how to tune in and find your unique style, embracing your changing body, and more. For links and resources, visit the show notes.

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Mini Edit: March Micro Delights

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares 5 delightful things from March. For links and resources, visit the show notes.

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How to Talk + Learn About Race (with Amber Coleman-Mortley)

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0000

We all need need to do the work, and will be better for it. Christine talks with Amber Coleman-Mortley, who maintains a frame of you don’t know what you don’t know, recognizes that we all make mistakes and that things can get uncomfortable, encourages curiosity and empathy and connecting at a human level, and wants us to lift others up. She makes talking about race as easy as talking about sandwiches. Literally. This compassionate episode is loaded with practical advice.

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Mini Edit: The Power of Seasons Within Seasons

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares five reasons why she believes it is powerful to narrow the scope of focus within typical seasons of life—for example, childhood, young adulthood, midlife—to seasons within seasons. For links and resources visit the show notes.

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Helping Seniors Transition with Compassion (with Grace Rehman)

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Are you part of the sandwich generation, working to support a senior with a transition? Christine talks with Grace Rehman about how to compassionately approach senior downsizing and other transitions. They talk about how to hold a lens focused on dignity and respect, dealing with downsizing resistance and volume, and more. For links and resources visit the show notes.

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Nurturing Your Relationships Under Stress

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0000

When we’re stressed, all kinds of things can suffer, including our ability to communicate with other people. In this episode Christine and Asha share 7 tips for nurturing your relationship under stress, and then Christine follows with 5 additional recommendations. For links and resources, visit the show notes.

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Mini Edit: 4 Intriguing Relationship Reads

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares about four recent reads with intriguing and complex relationships threads. For links and related resources visit the show notes.

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Lighthouse Parenting (with Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg)

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0000

Wondering about how to parent in a way that increases trust, care, and communication while reducing hovering, distance, and conflict? Christine talks with Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg about lighthouse parenting. They discuss the importance of the long view in parenting, hovering vs. preparation, how to handle stumbles, and more. For links and resources, visit the show notes.

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Mini Edit: 7 Mood Boosting Tactics

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0000

Christine shares 7 mood boosting tactics for when you’re feeling meh. For links visit the show notes.

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Creating Change Through Conversation + Community (with Dr. Nilanjana Dasgupta)

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0000

Feeling overwhelmed and hopeless about how to enact change right now? Christine talks with Dr. Nilanjana Dasgupta about focusing on the power of how we make change at a more immediate, community level, starting right in our neighborhoods. They talk about how to keep going during overwhelming times, how to connect within your neighborhood, the power of storytelling, dealing with performative diversity practices in the workplace, and more. For links and resources, visit the show notes.

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Mini Edit: February Micro Delights

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0000

Christine shares 5 delightful things from February. For links and resources, visit the show notes.

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Weekend Food Prep Tactics + Ideas [Encore!]

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0000

Christine introduces a new periodic series: “Encore!” episodes won’t just be straight rebroadcasts, they will include fresh tweaks and hacks not in the original episode. Inspired by recent online chatter about her weekend food prep tactics, Christine brings back this weekend food prep episode and adds four encore notes. For links and resources, see the show notes.

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Mini Edit: 8 Ways to Prioritize Community

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0000

Christine shares why community building has been on her mind and 8 intentions she is working on to prioritize her community. For links and resources, visit the show notes.

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Quick Reading Hacks + Book Recommendations (with Traci Thomas)

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0000

Do you want to read more but can’t seem to find the time? Christine chats with Traci Thomas about the why and how around reading, how to handle book slumps, reading as a connective thread, and more—including Traci’s only true reading goal, which is shockingly doable. For links and resources mentioned during the episode, check out the show notes.

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Mini Edit: A Story About Redirecting Crappy Mojo

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0000

Christine shares about a simple tactic to redirect crappy mojo, and six observations that resulted. For links and related resources, visit the show notes.

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Making Room for Creativity

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0000

Now that we’re officially past the month of resolutions and starting new everything let’s talk about creativity. In this conversation from the locked archive, Christine and Asha share 8 evergreen recommendations for how to make room for creativity, whether through creation or consumption. For links and related episodes, visit the show notes.

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Mini Edit: 4 Key Digital Organization Tactics

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0000

Christine shares about 4 key digital organization tactics she executed right before her aged phone and laptop both died. For links visit the show notes.

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Simple Food Reset Tactics

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0000

Are you looking to engage in some simple food reset tactics? In this episode brought forth from the locked archive, Christine and Asha share 8 tips related to food-positive recalibration, thinking about your seasonal patterns, reminding yourself about food you love, and figuring out little ways to add nourishing and hydrating elements to your daily routine. For links and related episodes, visit the show notes.

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Mini Edit: January Micro Delights

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0000

Christine shares 5 delightful things from January. For links visit the show notes.

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Moving Past People Pleasing (with Amy Wilson)

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0000

Are you struggling to advocate for yourself, or are you tired of advocating for yourself and being met with advice to fix yourself? Christine chats with Amy Wilson about moving past people pleasing. They talk about self-awareness and self-acceptance, boundaries, opting out, and more.

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Mini Edit: 4 Captivating Bestselling Books

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0000

Christine shares 4 bestselling books that captivated her attention. For book links, visit the show notes.

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Morality, Politics, and How to Find Common Ground (with Dr. Kurt Gray)

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0000

Are you struggling with how to talk to people and find a way forward amidst the country’s divisiveness? Christine talks with Dr. Kurt Gray about the connection between our evolutionary past, modern day threats, and moral outrage and political disagreements. They cover tactics related to tough conversations, social media, parenting, and more.

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Mini Edit: 7 Ways to Disrupt Responsive Culture

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0000

Christine shares 7 tips for disrupting responsive culture with intention and care.

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Reframing + Planning Career Pauses (with Neha Ruch)

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0000

Are you tired of that (tired!) question, “What do you do?” as an at-home parent? Christine converses with Neha Ruch about career breaks after kids, household labor visibility, redefining success during a pause, positioning yourself to return to work, and more. For links, visit the show notes.

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Mini Edit: New Year’s Hello

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0000

Christine shares a personal update, reflecting on key observations from 2024 and what is on her mind for 2025. For links and related episodes, visit the show notes.

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Mini Edit: December Micro Delights

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Christine shares 5 delightful things from December. For links, visit the show notes.

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Mini Edit: 5 Fast, Entertaining Books

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Christine shares 5 fast, entertaining reads. See the show notes for links.

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Simple Ways to Orient Towards Gratitude

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Practicing gratitude can be challenging during tough, complicated times. And the holidays can be tough and complicated—fraught with everything from logistical to emotional to relational tension. In this episode brought forth from the locked archive, Christine and Asha share 8 recommendations for how to pivot towards gratitude in practical ways. For resource links, see the show notes.

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Mini Edit: Holiday Cookie Playlist

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Christine shares six holiday cookie favorites, plus two new recipes on her list to try this month. For recipe links, visit the show notes.

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Digital Decluttering Tactics (with Amanda Jefferson)

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Oh what a dumpster fire our digital files can be. Christine talks with Amanda Jefferson about shifting our mindset about digital clutter, ideal storage systems, consolidating services, how to handle photos, password security, and more. For resource links, see the show notes.

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Mini Edit: Favorite Clutter-Free Gifts

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Christine shares her favorite clutter-free options, handmade or bought, across a variety of categories.

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Intentional Living Tactics (with Shira Gill)

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Can home decluttering and organization tactics be applied to other areas of life? Yes. Christine chats with Shira Gill about intentional living tactics, including managing input volume, systems, habit building, and more. For links and related episodes, see the show notes.

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Mini Edit: How To Efficiently Tackle Adulting Tasks

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Christine shares 5 tips for tackling simple yet onerous feeling adulting tasks.

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Mini Edit: November Micro Delights

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Christine shares 5 delightful things from November. See the show notes for links.

LINKS:

My Journey to Becoming a Glorious Witch
Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner’s Guide by Rosemary Gladstar
Peaceful Kitchen by Catherine Perez
Once Upon a Chef homemade Caesar salad dressing
Ursa Major Green Slate Mineral Polish

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Getting Unstuck From Overthinking (with Dr. Patricia Zurita Ona)

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0000

How do we get out of our heads so we can do what works, what matters, and what we care about? Christine chats with Dr. Patricia Zurita Ona about identifying purpose, getting unstuck from overthinking, handling perfectionism and uncertainty, and more.

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Mini Edit: Reducing Decluttering Mental Load

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Christine shares 3 tips for reducing decluttering mental load.

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How to Reduce Entertaining Pressure

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0000

In this episode from the locked archive, Christine and Asha share 8 tips for reducing entertaining pressure. Christine also shares about the recent delight of a food demo from a friend (in advance of which she did not tidy a thing).

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Mini-Edit: What To Do Post-Election

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0000

In response to a listener request, Christine shares 6 recommendations for what to do next following the election.

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Election Week Healing Plan

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Realistic Time Management Tactics (with Kelly Nolan)

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0000

The time management struggle is real. Christine chats with Kelly Nolan about realistic time management tactics. They talk about big picture compassion around time struggles, digital calendars, boundaries, invisible labor, and more.

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Mini Edit: How to Handle Family Decluttering Guilt

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Christine welcomes home experts Shira Gill, Tracy McCubbin, Deanna Yates, and Rachel Rosenthal to weigh in about a listener’s letter related to family decluttering guilt.

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My Journey to Becoming a Glorious Witch

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0000

It’s been a year of magic and growth—literally. Christine shares about her adulting goal of learning about medicinal herbs, which she lovingly refers to as her journey to becoming a glorious witch. She talks about how the journey started, what she is growing and using, and what she has learned so far.

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Mini Edit: October Micro Delights

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares 5 delightful things from October. See the show notes for links.

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Easy Pantry Meal Ideas

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Even if you enjoy cooking, it can feel like a slog at the end of a busy day. In this episode brought forth from the locked archives, Christine and Asha talk about 13 of their favorite pantry meals that make meal prep easy. Following the conversation, Christine adds 5 additional staples on regular rotation in her house.

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Mini Edit: How to Handle Response Overwhelm

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares 5 tactics for handling response overwhelm.

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Rethinking Parenting Expectations & Pressure (with Ben & Gabrielle Blair)

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Stressed or freaked out by the immense pressures of modern parenting? Christine chats with Ben and Gabrielle Blair about their book, The Kids Are Alright: Parenting with Confidence in an Uncertain World. They talk about the power of listening, lowering the stakes, college stress, fostering independence in kids, and more.

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Birthday Reflections: Finding Contentment

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0000

On the week of her 51st birthday, Christine shares her reflections from a rather remarkable, publicly quiet year in which she found deep contentment in life.

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Mini Edit: Favorite Halloween Hacks

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares her 7 favorite Halloween hacks.

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Leveling Up Your Human Skills (with Dr. Jenny Woo)

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0000

We can all stand to level up our human skills, especially in this era of tech where we’re weirdly both hyper connected and also disconnected. Christine talks with Dr. Jenny Woo about how to find compassion in your current emotional fluency and intelligence baseline, current trends and research, tactics for leveling up human skills, and more.

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Mini Edit: September Micro Delights

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares 5 delightful things from September. For links to resources mentioned, check out the show notes.

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20 Parenting Lessons

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0000

In this momentous month—which signals Christine’s 20th year as a parent—Christine shares two birth stories and 20 parenting lessons learned.

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Mini Edit: 6 Book Recommendations

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares 6 book recommendations. For links to recommendations, see the show notes.

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At-Home Date Ideas (with Friends or Partners)

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Looking to reconnect with your partner or friends on a budget? In this episode brought forth from the locked archive, Christine and Asha share eight ideas for at-home dates. Christine introduces the conversation with fresh commentary on fostering mindful connections and modeling rest, relaxation, and fun in a low pressure, no-guilt, creative manner. For related episodes and links, visit the show notes.

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Mini Edit: 4 Healthcare Adulting Tips

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares 4 tips to make healthcare-related adulting less onerous.

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Simplifying + Evolving Birthday Celebrations

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Amidst a fresh wave of nostalgia and awe over the fact that her firstborn is now 20 years old, Christine shares 11 recommendations for simplifying and evolving birthday celebrations related to evaluating your own issues alongside your kid’s preferences and passions, setting boundaries, simplification tactics, and more.

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Mini Edit: How To Handle Homework

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares 8 tips for how to handle homework with kids.

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How to Nourish Your Gut Microbiome + More (with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz)

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Did you know that the gut impacts way more than digestion? Christine chats with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, an expert in digestive diseases and the gut. The conversation includes broad, top-level perspectives, cognitive reframes around nutrition and our role as change agents related to our gut microbiome, and tactical recommendations. For links and related episodes, visit this episode's show notes.

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Mini Edit: August Micro Delights

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares 5 delightful things from August. For links and resources mentioned, visit the show notes for this episode.

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Negotiating Time In Relationships

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Time can feel like the scarcest resource. In this episode from the locked archive, Christine and Asha respond to a listener's letter asking for advice about the very evergreen issue of negotiating time in relationships. Christine and Asha talk about conversational tactics and adjustments, fostering goodwill in small ways, and more.

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Mini Edit: Favorite School Lunch Tips

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares her 6 favorite school lunch tactics.

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Improving Nutrition Across the Lifespan (with Dr. Federica Amati)

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Are you looking to reorient your relationship with food to a joyful space of possibility? Christine chats with Dr. Federica Amati about reframing our perception of food as an ally not enemy, reconnecting to food as a way to nurture relationships, the impact of nutrition at different life stages, tactical nutrition tips, and more. See the show notes for links and resources.

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Mini Edit: 4 Planning Optimization Tips

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Inspired by a recent episode with Sarah Hart-Unger, Christine shares 4 planning tips she has implemented to orient towards calm and joy.

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Tips to Simplify Back-To-School Season

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Seasonal transitions can be both wonderful and challenging. Christine shares 7 tips to simplify back-to-school season, spanning shopping, schedules, routines, and transitions. She also includes a couple of financial life skill lessons.

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Mini Edit: Functional Feel-Good Fitness

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares 7 tips for prioritizing functional, feel-good fitness.

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Reimagining Midlife (with Katie Fogarty)

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0000

So much good is coming down the pike; it's time to rewrite the narrative. Christine chats with Katie Fogarty about reimagining midlife, including handling ageism, lessons learned through perspective and physical shifts, menopause advocacy, and more.

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Mini Edit: July Micro Delights

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares five delightful things from July.

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Simple Ways To Prioritize Your Partner

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0000

The little things can be the big things. Christine and Asha talk about simple ways to prioritize your partner, though many tips apply to all relationships.

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Mini Edit: 4 Fantastic Books

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares four fantastic reads.

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Preparing for + Embracing Midlife & Beyond (with Mimi Ison)

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Midlife often gets a bad rap but it’s an incredible window of life for exploration, learning to let go in order to move forward, and more. Christine talks to Mimi Ison about letting go of control, reframing ageist narratives, movement, perimenopause and more.

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Mini Edit: End of Work Day Transition Ideas

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares end of work day transition ideas across sensory modalities, including what specific tactics are working for her right now.

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Creating Tactical + Restorative Routines (with Sarah Hart-Unger)

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Should We Force Kids To Be Tidy?

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Messy room battles never seem to end, but may feel more aggravating during the summer when kids “should” have more time to declutter but likely have little to no interest in doing it. Christine and Asha discuss the act of decluttering as well as decluttering in relation to morality, anxiety, and more.

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Mini Edit: Getting Past Roadblocks

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares five recommendations for getting past roadblocks, related to creativity, hobbies, or other things you want to pursue.

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Mini Edit: Prioritizing Time for Yourself

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares 6 tips to help you prioritize time for yourself.

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Creating Tactical + Restorative Routines (with Sarah Hart-Unger)

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Routines can be a source of calm and comfort for kids and adults alike. Christine talks with Sarah Hart-Unger about how to create tactical and restorative routines.

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Perfectly Imperfect Planning (with Sarah Hart-Unger)
Seasonal Subtraction Tactics (with Amy Wilson & Margaret Ables)
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Mini Edit: June Micro Delights

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares five delights from this month.

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Ideas for Nurturing Friendships

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Friendships are so important and we all need encouragement in our busy lives to reorient towards relationships. Inspired by crowdsourcing for friendship ideas, Christine and Asha share 8 ideas for simple—sometimes unusual—ways to nurture friendships.

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Mini Edit: The Gifts of Time and Experiences

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares seven observations about the gift of time and experiences, following a trip to New York.

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Seasonal Subtraction Tactics (with Amy Wilson & Margaret Ables)

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0000

We know that less can be more. And sometimes it takes serious intention to subtract. Christine chats with Margaret Ables and Amy Wilson about the importance of subtraction tactics, especially in chaotic seasons.

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Mini Edit: 6 Delightful Foods

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares six foods she has delighted in making (some on major repeat).

The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where host Christine Koh answers your questions about everything from self-care to parenting to relationships to home and more. Send your Mini Edit questions to edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM @edityourlifeshow or @drchristinekoh.

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Essential Non-Spa Self-Care

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0000

To care for the self requires some essential adulting. Christine and Asha talk about eight areas of non-spa self-care in the medical, financial, and long-term planning domains. Christine also includes a few optimizations and updates she has implemented in the years since the original recording.

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Mini Edit: Kitchen Micro Goals

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares six micro goals she is tackling in her kitchen.

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Navigating the Caregiving Crisis (with Emily Kenway)

Thu, 30 May 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Caregivers often work tirelessly and bear their burdens silently, while not being supported by broader systems. Christine talks with author Emily Kenway about caregiver invisibility, anxiety about death, gender inequity, advocating at work, and more.

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Caregiving Across Generations (with Amy Goyer)
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How To Handle the Caregiving Rollercoaster (with Sherry Blake, PhD)

Thu, 23 May 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Are you struggling with all of the feelings around caregiving? Christine talks with Dr. Sherry Blake about emotional issues such as guilt, historical relationship baggage, self-care, finding your voice, and more.

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Caregiving Across Generations (with Amy Goyer)
Navigating the Caregiving Crisis (with Emily Kenway)

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Mini Edit: Finding and Articulating Purpose

Mon, 20 May 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares her thoughts on finding purpose in the world.

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Caregiving Across Generations (with Amy Goyer)

Thu, 16 May 2024 11:00:00 -0000

In response to an outpouring of requests for episodes on caregiving, today is the first in a multi-part series on the topic. Christine talks with caregiving expert Amy Goyer about long-distance caregiving, boundary setting, sandwich generation issues, challenges with siblings, parents who are resistant to reality, and more.

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Mini Edit: 5 Fantastic Books

Mon, 13 May 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares five recent books that she couldn’t put down.

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Workplace MicroSkills (with Adaira Landry, MD + Resa Lewiss, MD)

Thu, 09 May 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Work and home are more intertwined than ever so it takes further intention to draw boundaries, conserve energy, and be deliberate about rest. Christine talks with Drs. Adaira Landry and Resa Lewiss about micro skills you can bring into the workplace to make better use of your time, improve communication, find joy, deal with conflict, and more.

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MicroSkills: Small Actions, Big Impact by Adaira Landry & Resa Lewiss
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Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki

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Mini Edit: Living Area Micro Goals

Mon, 06 May 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares 6 micro goals she has tackled in her living area to immense satisfaction.

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Why Kids Should Get Jobs

Thu, 02 May 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Have you wondered whether kids should try to juggle work alongside homework, extracurriculars, and free time? Christine and Asha talk about the many skills kids can gain from jobs, including and beyond the financial payout.

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Mini Edit: April Micro Delights

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares 5 delightful things from April.

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Caring Communication with Animals (with Nancy Mello)

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Have you ever wondered about how to communicate in a more caring manner with your pet? Christine talks to animal communicator Nancy Mello about life lessons from animals, pet communication tactics, and more.

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Mini Edit: How to Opt for Less Choice

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares thoughts on how to curate a life with less choice.

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Mini Edit: Closet Decluttering Micro Goals

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares tactics and results related to her recent closet decluttering micro goals.

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What To Look For In A School Sex Ed Curriculum (with Rachael Gibson, PhD)

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Are you freaked out or overwhelmed by the prospect of sex ed in school? Are you unsure of what should be included in a school sex ed curriculum? Christine talks with Dr. Rachael Gibson about the ideal age to start sex ed, red and green terminology flags, key topics to include in a comprehensive sex ed curriculum, advocacy, and more.

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Mini Edit: A Tip for Your Next Doctor’s Visit

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares a tip for your next doctor’s visit. *Warning: this episode includes descriptions of an abusive relationship and disordered eating. Please take care when reading or skip if you are not in a space to process this subject matter.

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How To Have Sex Positive Conversations (with Melissa Pintor Carnagey, LBSW)

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Do you cringe at the prospect of talking to your kids about sex ed topics? In this expansive and compassionate conversation, Christine talks with Melissa Pintor Carnagey, LBSW, about destigmatizing conversations, when to start, communication tactics, creating space for kids who are coming out, pleasure, and more.

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Mini Edit: Spring Outdoor Micro Goals

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares about eight spring outdoor micro goals, including clean up action items and small additions.

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Doable Decluttering (with Deanna Yates)
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Simple Home Refresh Tactics (with Paige Lewin)

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Looking for ways to refresh your home without breaking the bank? Christine chats with Paige Lewin about the connection to home and our personal states, organizational tactics, small actions with big impact, where to score home bargains, and more.

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Mini Edit: March Micro Delights

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares 5 micro delights from March.

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Doable Decluttering (with Deanna Yates)

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Looking to declutter the mess, calm the chaos, and organize the stuff that’s left behind so you can focus on what truly matters? Christine chats with Deanna Yates about how we got to our overly cluttered culture, quick wins, spousal differences, regifting, and more.

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Mini Edit: 3 Fantastic Books

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares three recent reads that she couldn’t put down.

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How To Raise Thriving Teens (with Ellen Galinsky)

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Are you daunted by the prospect or experience of raising teens? Christine talks with Ellen Galinsky, author of “The Breakthrough Years: A New Scientific Framework for Raising Thriving Teens.” Christine and Ellen talk about dismantling negative teen narratives, communication tactics, achievement culture, and more.

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Mini Edit: 4 Tasty Bakes

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares four bakes worthy of a spot in her recipe binder.

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Raising Kids To Love Reading (with Amy Mascott)

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Do you want to support your kid’s love of reading or encourage reluctant readers? Christine chats with reading specialist, educator, and author Amy Mascott about nonjudgmental, everyday tactics to make reading fun.

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Mini Edit: Focusing on the Now

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Christine shares a call to do away with false certainty and urgency in parenting.

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The Work Happiness Method (with Stella Grizont)

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Are you struggling to find purpose, passion, and joy at work? Christine talks to Stella Grizont about inner skills, finding agency, navigating uncertainty, toxic people, and more.

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Mini Edit: February Micro Delights

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Christine shares 5 micro delights from February. For links, visit the show notes.

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Mini Edit: 4 Book Recommendations

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Christine shares four fantastic books she couldn’t put down.

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Finding Connection + Community Through Creativity (with Dan Blank)

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0000

How do we get over fear and center our creative interests? Christine talks to Dan Blank about working through negative narratives, moving past fear, tuning out the noise, fostering human connection, and more.

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Mini Edit: A Quick “Ugly Funk” Tactic

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Christine shares a quick tactic to deal with “ugly funks.”

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Real-Life Meal Planning Tips (with Jane Maynard)

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Meal planning need not be onerous. Christine chats with Jane Maynard about her holistic view of meal planning and integrating it into real life, practical meal planning tactics, reframing food allergies and aversions, and more.

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Mini Edit: My Recipe Binder System

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Christine shares her magical recipe binder system.

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Positive + Proactive Budgeting Tips (with Allison Baggerly)

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Struggling with confidence and guilt about finances? Christine welcomes Allison Baggerly for a compassionate, proactive conversation about money. They cover financial shame and guilt, values-anchored budgeting, simple systems, Allison’s favorite budgeting app, and more.

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Mini Edit: January Micro Delights

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Christine shares 5 micro delights from January.

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Lessons From A Month Of Radical Rest

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Christine shares seven lessons from a month of radical rest, which are relevant whether you have 15 minutes or a longer stretch.

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Mini Edit: How to Build A Charcuterie Board

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Christine answers a listener question about how to create charcuterie boards.

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How To Improve Partner Communication (with Jonathan Baxter, LMHC)

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0000

In response to a vulnerable listener letter, Jonathan Baxter, LMHC, addresses gender roles, power, accountability, humility, communication tactics, trauma, compassion, and more.

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Centering Yourself in the Sandwich Generation (with Asha Dornfest)

Learning To Compromise Well (with Jonathan Baxter, LMHC)

Mental + Physical Load Management (with Jonathan Baxter, LMHC)

Weathering Pandemic Stress & Uncertainty (with Jonathan Baxter, LMHC)

Hello Relationships

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Mini Edit: 3 Quick “While You Wait” Exercises

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Christine shares three micro exercises that she opts for in lieu of scrolling. For links and related episodes, visit the show notes.

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Centering Yourself in the Sandwich Generation (with Asha Dornfest)

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Christine welcomes Asha Dornfest back for a conversation about finding the space to center yourself amidst the energy and time spent caregiving in the sandwich generation. For links and related episodes, visit the show notes.

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Mini Edit: How To Fit Reading Into Your Day

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Christine answers a listener question about how to fit reading into your day beyond pre-bedtime reading and commuting.

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The Addiction Inoculation (with Jessica Lahey)

Untangling Overparenting (with Jessica Lahey)

Finding Your Fringe Hours (with Jessica Turner)

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Tips for Gentle Entry Into the New Year

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Christine shares a reflective piece on radical rest + seven tips for gentle entry into the new year related to time, relationships, wellness, and more.

LINKS/RELATED EPISODES:

Christine’s Substack: The radical act of rest + What on earth are you doing?

Mini Edit: How To Use Todoist

Mini Edit: DIY Fire Starters

Mini Edit: December Micro Delights

Yoga with Adriene

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2023 Year in Review

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Christine looks back on 2023 and reports out on top downloads by country and state, as well as the episodes that resonated most deeply with listeners this year.

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Mini Edit: December Micro Delights

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Christine shares 5 micro delights from December. Visit the show notes for resources.

The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where host Christine Koh answers your questions about everything from self-care to parenting to relationships to home and more. Send your Mini Edit questions to edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM @edityourlifeshow or @drchristinekoh.

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Creating Simple Holiday Rituals

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Sometimes the simplest rituals can be the most meaningful and magical. Christine and Asha share 10 ideas for experimenting with new and embracing existing holiday rituals.

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Tips for Mindful Holiday Gift Giving

Reducing Guilt Around Holiday Gatherings

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Mini Edit: Simple Dog Routines + Systems

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Christine answers a listener's question about streamlined routines and systems for dog ownership.

The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where host Christine Koh answers your questions about everything from self-care to parenting to relationships to home and more. Send your Mini Edit questions to edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM @edityourlifeshow or @drchristinekoh.

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Reducing Guilt Around Holiday Gatherings

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Humans are complicated, which means holiday gatherings can be complicated. Christine and Asha share 9 tips for reducing guilt around holiday gatherings so you can still be generous of spirit while maintaining boundaries and doing what feels right to you.

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Tips for Mindful Holiday Gift-Giving

Smart + Simple Holiday Food Planning

Restful Holiday Ideas

Holiday Gift Giving

Navigating Holiday Grief + Joy

Gratitude in the Hard Seasons, Part 2 (with KC Davis, LPC)

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Mini Edit: Tips for Getting Outside in Inclement Weather

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Christine answers a listener's question about getting outside as the weather gets colder and wetter.

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Tips for Mindful Holiday Gift Giving

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Overwhelmed by the holiday consumer chaos? You can do things a different way. Christine and Asha share tips for relaxing the frenzy around holiday gift giving without tamping down generosity, feeling stingy, or taking joy out of holidays.

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Mini Edit: November Micro Delights

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Christine shares 5 micro delights from November.

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Mini Edit: 5 Micro Wellness Tweaks

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Christine shares 5 micro wellness tweaks following an escape to the desert.

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Gratitude in the Hard Seasons, Part 2 (with KC Davis, LPC)

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Hard seasons are ever present. In a pair of conversations on Struggle Care and Edit Your Life, KC Davis and Christine Koh talk about reframing perspectives on gratitude, flexing emotional muscles, accounting for lived experiences, practical coping skills, and more.

LINKS/RELATED EPISODES:

KC Davis: Struggle Care, “How to Keep House While Drowning''
Struggle Care 63: Gratitude in the Hard Seasons, Part 1 with Christine Koh
Struggle Care 52: When Mindfulness Doesn’t Work with Dr. Raquel Martin
Embracing Micro Goals
Tiny Moments of Self-Love
Navigating Holiday Grief + Joy
Identifying Your Values
The Power of Expressing Gratitude (with Nancy Davis Kho)
Tips for Simplifying Thanksgiving

Edit Your Life is an award-winning podcast that shares practical ideas for decluttering your home, schedule, and mental space without getting bogged down by perfection. Visit edityourlifeshow.com for show notes and to connect with host Christine Koh.

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Mini Edit: Pie Tips & Recommendations

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Christine shares pie tips and recommendations from three Thanksgivings of only making pie! Send your questions to Christine at edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM or comment on a post on Facebook or Instagram at @edityourlifeshow.

LINKS/RELATED EPISODES:

The Book on Pie by Erin McDowell + online recipes including all-buttah pie dough
Mini Edit: How To Get Kids Functional In the Kitchen
Mini Edit: Favorite Baking Tools
28” x 20” counter rolling mat
Christine's epic pie planner

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Tips for Simplifying Thanksgiving

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Thanksgiving feels like it ought to be simple—gratitude, togetherness, food—but it gets complicated. In this throwback episode, Christine and Asha share 8 tips for simplifying Thanksgiving oriented NOT around getting mega efficient to do more in less time, but to figure out how to edit and do less.

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Mini Edit: Favorite Foods to Prep & Freeze

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Christine shares about her favorite foods to prep and freeze. Send your questions to Christine at edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM or comment on a post on Facebook or Instagram at @edityourlifeshow.

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Preparing For The Empty Nest (with Meagan Francis)

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0000

The empty nest can feel like it comes on suddenly, despite the fact that it takes many years. Christine chats with Meagan Francis about supporting kids who are at home and out of the nest, as well as how to orient towards your anticipated empty nest with intention.

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Mini Edit: October Micro Delights

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares five micro delights from October. Send your questions to Christine at edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM or comment on a post on Facebook or Instagram at @edityourlifeshow.

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How To Help Teens Thrive (with Dr. Ken Ginsburg)

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0000

How do we best support teens in their development? Christine talks to Dr. Ken Ginsburg about flipping the script on raising teens, supporting teens in using their voices, how to truly listen to kids, helping kids harness idealism, developing resilience, and more.

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Mini Edit: Taming Reusable Container Clutter

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares about the process she developed to finally tame reusable container clutter. Send your questions to Christine at edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM or comment on a post on Facebook or Instagram at @edityourlifeshow.

LINKS/RELATED EPISODES:

Mini-Edit: The Magic of Kitchen Batch Prepping

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Pursuing A Life of Good Work (with Danielle Coke Balfour)

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0000

How can we show up to do good work while respecting the many complex dimensions of our humanity? Christine talks with artist, activist, and author Danielle Coke Balfour about expanding the definition of creativity, values alignment, living with intention, tapping into hope while respecting grief, and more.

LINKS/RELATED EPISODES:

Danielle Coke Balfour: website (including shop) + A Heart on Fire: 100 Meditations on Loving Your Neighbors Well
Cultivating Hobbies + Interests
Identifying Your Values
Finding Adult Friendships + Community (with Melody Warnick)
Modeling Imperfection
Living with Intention (with Ali Edwards)

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Mini Edit: The Magic of Kitchen Batch Prepping

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares about the magic of kitchen batch prepping. Send your questions to Christine at edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM or comment on a post on Facebook or Instagram at @edityourlifeshow.

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Mini Edit: My 13-Week Calendar System

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares about how poster board changed her calendaring life. Send your questions to Christine at edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM or comment on a post on Facebook or Instagram at @edityourlifeshow.

LINKS/RELATED EPISODES:

Serendipity Space
Making Time for What Matters (with Laura Vanderkam)
Perfectly Imperfect Planning (with Sarah Hart-Unger)
Finding Your Fringe Hours (with Jessica Turner)
Intentional Pauses
Time Management + Productivity (with Laura Vanderkam)

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How To Talk To Kids About Anything (with Robyn Silverman, PhD)

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Do you struggle with conversations with your kids? Christine chats with author and podcaster Dr. Robyn Silverman about key communication tips, identity formation, emotional expression, handling mistakes and failure, and more.

LINKS/RELATED EPISODES:

Dr. Robyn Silverman: podcast host of How To Talk To Kids About Anything + author of the forthcoming book How to Talk to Kids about Anything: Tips, Scripts, Stories, and Steps to Make Even the Toughest Conversations Easier
Mini Edit: Talking To Kids About Death + Afterlife
Identifying Your Values
Mini Edit: Beginning Sex Ed Conversations
Navigating Big Feelings + Hard Conversations (with Katie Hurley, LCSW)
Helping Kids Handle Disappointment
Letting Kids Experience Risk
Supporting Kids Through Continued Uncertainty & Stress (with Dr. Lisa Damour)
Boston Globe Magazine: My parents bought our family burial plots years ago. But my plans might change.

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Mini Edit: How To Get Kids Functional In the Kitchen

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares 7 tips for how to get kids functional in the kitchen. Send your questions to Christine at edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM or comment on a post on Facebook or Instagram at @edityourlifeshow.

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The 30-50% Decluttering Target Report

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Are you ready for a satisfying approach to micro decluttering? Christine shares the results of her experiment testing out a 30-50% decluttering target, including what worked, what didn’t, and what surprised her.

LINKS/RELATED EPISODES:

Fall Edits (+ A New Decluttering Target)
Organized Living Solutions (with Shira Gill)

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Mini Edit: Puzzle Tips & Recommendations

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Christine responds to a listener question about puzzle sourcing, materials, and approach. Send your questions to Christine at edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM or comment on a post on Facebook or Instagram at @edityourlifeshow.

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Organized Living Solutions (with Shira Gill)

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Why is it important for your home to be a living, breathing reflection of you and your values? Christine chats with Shira Gill—a bestselling author, home organizing expert, and mom—about why a values-based frame for organizing and living is a crucial starting point, as well as common organizing pitfalls, living with kids, sustainable solutions, and more.

RELATED EPISODES (for additional links, visit the show notes):

Pandemic Home Decluttering + Styling (with Paige Lewin)
Decluttering For Everyday Living (with Rachel Rosenthal)
Guilt-Free Decluttering (with Tracy McCubbin)
Fall Edits (+ A New Decluttering Target)
Identifying Your Values
Embracing Micro Goals

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Mini Edit: Minimalist Packing Tips

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares her top minimalist packing tips. Send your questions to Christine at edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM or comment on a post on Facebook or Instagram at @edityourlifeshow.

LINKS:

Substack: Minimalist packing tips
Base carry-on options: A small duffel like this one or this lightweight roller luggage
Madewell Transport Tote
Coach wristlet
gold Birkenstocks
Birdies flats
Woosh Beauty fold out face kit

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Editing Out Extracurricular Pressure

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0000

How do you go against the tide of overscheduling or extracurricular expectations? In a conversation from the closed archive, Christine and Asha talk about the perception of extracurriculars as a responsibility not a choice, untangling personal baggage, level setting on what extracurriculars really mean, prioritizing family balance, and more.

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Mini Edit: How To Be A Good Human Being on the Sidelines

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Mini Edit: How To Be A Good Human Being on the Sidelines

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares tips for being a good supporter on the sidelines of kids sporting events. Send your questions to Christine at edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM or comment on a post on Facebook or Instagram at @edityourlifeshow.

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Editing Out Extracurricular Pressure

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Growing Up In Public (with Devorah Heitner, PhD)

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0000

How do we best help kids navigate growing up in public, especially if parents and caregivers have overstepped on privacy issues? Christine talks with Devorah Heitner about best practices, mentorship, boundary setting, school portals, and more.

LINKS/RELATED EPISODES:

Devorah Heitner
Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in Their Digital World
Growing Up in Public: Coming of Age in a Digital World
Raising Middle Schoolers (with Phyllis Fagell, LCPC)
Raising Teenagers (with Mary Dell Harrington)
How To Improve Communication with Kids (with Ned Johnson)
Raising Functional + Kind Kids (with Catherine Newman)
Untangling Overparenting (with Jessica Lahey)
Dealing With Technology Fatigue (with Leticia Barr)
How To Talk Tech Safety + Citizenship With Kids

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Fall Edits (+ A New Decluttering Target)

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0000

After a couple of months deep in the emotional and mental decluttering zone, Christine is ready to tackle her house chaos, with a refined lens on what she can (and cannot) control and a new decluttering target.

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A New Beginning
Embracing Micro Goals
My Clothing Rental Experiment
Questioning The KonMari Decluttering Method
Guilt-Free Decluttering (with Tracy McCubbin)
Decluttering For Everyday Living (with Rachel Rosenthal)
Pandemic Home Decluttering + Styling (with Paige Lewin)
Small Yet Powerful Home Edits
Organized Living Solutions (with Shira Gill)

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Mini Edit: Trader Joe’s Quick Meal + Snack Favorites

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares her favorites from Trader Joe’s, with a lens towards quick meals and snacks since the fall is often chaotic. Send your questions to Christine at edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM or comment on a post on Facebook or Instagram at @edityourlifeshow.

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Mini Edit: How To Handle Food Allergies
Food Reframes + Practical Tactics (with Stacie Billis)
Weekend Food Prep
Back-To-School Food Tactics (with Laura Fuentes)
Phone It In Dinner Ideas

The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where host Christine Koh answers your questions about everything from self-care to parenting to relationships to home and more. Send your Mini Edit questions to edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM @edityourlifeshow or @drchristinekoh.

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Work From Home Productivity Tips (with Sarah Powers)

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0000

How do you get things done when you are surrounded by a relentless run of household tasks? Christine and Sarah Powers talk about to-do lists, prioritizing, boundaries, side hustles and passion projects, outsourcing, energy patterns, juggling kids during summer and more.

LINKS/RELATED EPISODES:

Cultivating Hobbies + Interests
Advocating For Your Needs At Work (with Leslie Forde)
Compartmentalizing Remote Work (with Amy Nelson)
Managing Anxiety with Self-Awareness & Compassion (with Morra Aarons-Mele)
Tackling Dreaded or Mundane Tasks
Mini Edit: How To Use Todoist
Perfectly Imperfect Planning (with Sarah Hart-Unger)
The Mom Hour

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Mini Edit: Easing College Transitions

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares about how she and her college freshman stayed connected through the challenging transition. Send your questions to Christine at edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM or comment on a post on Facebook or Instagram at @edityourlifeshow.

LINKS/RELATED EPISODES:

Raising Teenagers (with Mary Dell Harrington)
How To Be An Adult (with Julie Lythcott-Haims)
College Application First Steps
College Application Reality Check
Mini Edit: Handling College Admissions Feelings

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A New Beginning

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Recorded from an unprecedented week-long creative and restorative retreat with herself, Christine shares about a recent leap into uncertainty and what has happened as a result.

LINKS/RELATED EPISODES:

Mini Edit: Toxic Friendships
Finding Adult Friendships + Community (with Melody Warnick)
Christine’s Substack essays: Facing uncertainty? Finding a new gear Season of noticing

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Mini Edit: School Lunch Life Skills

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares tips on how to get kids in the school lunch making game. Send your questions to Christine at edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM or comment on a post on Facebook or Instagram at @edityourlifeshow.

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Prioritizing Joy + Optimism (with Katherine Center)

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0000

We all could use more joy in life. Christine chats with best-selling novelist Katherine Center about positive vs. negative valence theory, why prioritizing happiness and joy matters, amazing women writers, and more.

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Mini Edit: Talking To Kids About Death + Afterlife

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Christine answers the question, “What do you tell the kids about the afterlife, what happens after you die, etc.” Send your questions to Christine at edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM or comment on a post on Facebook or Instagram at @edityourlifeshow.

LINKS/RELATED EPISODES:

Mini Edit: Beginning Sex Ed Conversations
Dr. Robyn Silverman’s forthcoming book, How to Talk to Kids about Anything: Tips, Scripts, Stories, and Steps to Make Even the Toughest Conversations Easier

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Mini Edit: Quick Mood Boost Ideas

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Christine answers the listener question, “What are your best quick mood boosts?” Send your questions to Christine at edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM or comment on a post on Facebook or Instagram at @edityourlifeshow.

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The Power of Cognitive Reframing
Managing Anxiety with Self-Awareness & Compassion (with Morra Aarons-Mele)
Cultivating Hobbies + Interests
Tiny Moments of Self-Love
Simple Friendship Reboot Tactics

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Raising Middle Schoolers (with Phyllis Fagell, LCPC)

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Middle school isn’t always easy, but it’s also a time where kids can develop superpowers. Christine chats with licensed clinical professional counselor, author, and freelance journalist Phyllis Fagell about resilience, letting go of parental baggage, boundary setting, and more.

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Untangling Overparenting (with Jessica Lahey)
Simple + Compassionate Parenting Tactics (with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson)
Navigating Big Feelings + Hard Conversations (with Katie Hurley, LCSW)
Raising Differently Wired Kids (with Debbie Reber)
How To Improve Communication with Kids (with Ned Johnson)
How To Raise Kids To Be Thrivers (with Dr. Michele Borba)
How To Be An Adult (with Julie Lythcott-Haims)

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Mini Edit: Favorite Baking Tools

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares about the baking tools that make her life happier and easier. Send your questions to Christine at edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM or comment on a post on Facebook or Instagram at @edityourlifeshow.

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See additional product links at the show notes.

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Untangling Overparenting (with Jessica Lahey)

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Figuring out how to step back in a culture of involvement is hard but doable. Christine chats with educator and author Jessica Lahey about letting go of control, how ignoring the grade portal actually encourages learning, how lovingly stepping back doesn’t have to feel like walking away, and more.

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Raising Teenagers (with Mary Dell Harrington)
Simple + Compassionate Parenting Tactics (with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson)
Supporting Kids Through Continued Uncertainty & Stress (with Dr. Lisa Damour)
Raising Differently Wired Kids (with Debbie Reber)
How To Improve Communication with Kids (with Ned Johnson)
Raising Functional + Kind Kids (with Catherine Newman)
How To Raise Kids To Be Thrivers (with Dr. Michele Borba)
The Addiction Inoculation (with Jessica Lahey)
Modeling Imperfection
Raising Middle Schoolers (with Phyllis Fagell, LCPC)

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Mini Edit: Identifying The Best Time To Exercise

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Christine addresses a question from a listener about when to prioritize movement during the day. Send your questions to Christine at edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM or comment on a post on Facebook or Instagram at @edityourlifeshow.

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Cultivating Hobbies + Interests

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Prioritizing curiosity and learning through everyday interests is powerful. Christine asked her community “What hobbies/passion projects light you up at present, or do you want to try?” and received nearly 200 responses! She shares about the responses with the hope that they will provide inspiration for your next pursuits.

RELATED EPISODES:

Summer of Small Delights
Making Space for Passion Projects
The Power of Curiosity (with Rachel Koh)
Letting Go of the Hero Role
Simple Friendship Reboot Tactics
Finding Adult Friendships + Community (with Melody Warnick)
Mini Edit: Gluten-Free Favorites
Creating A Self-Directed Practice
Mini Edit: Movement Routine Reboot

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Mini Edit: Embracing Role Shifts

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0000

At the request of a listener/reader, Christine shares an essay about embracing changing roles with your kids as they grow. Send your questions to Christine at edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM or comment on a post on Facebook or Instagram at @edityourlifeshow.

LINKS/RELATED EPISODES:

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Learning To Compromise Well (with Jonathan Baxter, LMHC)

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Compromise doesn’t mean giving in or giving up. Christine talks with Jonathan Baxter, LMHC, about how to identify what kind of compromiser you are, the importance of being honest and articulating what you want (both to yourself and to your partner), negotiation tactics, and why it’s actually powerful to be vulnerable and ask for help.

RELATED EPISODES:

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Mini Edit: Three Books For Your Booklist

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0000

In honor of Juneteenth, Christine shares three incredible books for your booklist. Send your questions to Christine at edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM or comment on a post on Facebook or Instagram at @edityourlifeshow.

LINKS/RELATED EPISODES:

The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth
How to properly celebrate Juneteenth in the age of commercialization
Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson (also see Young Readers version for ages 12+)
How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi (Antiracist Baby Picture Book, How to Raise an Antiracist, How to Be a (Young) Antiracist)
Master Slave, Husband Wife by Ilyon Woo

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Summer of Small Delights

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0000

We all deserve a life that involves more joy and ease. Christine shares how she will be reorienting, calibrating, and crafting her personal and work life to this effect, including what she is calling the Summer of Small Delights.

RELATED EPISODES (see show notes for additional links):

Mini Edit: My Simple Holistic Wellness Tracker
The Power of Curiosity (with Rachel Koh)
Making Space for Passion Projects
Tiny Moments of Self-Love
Simple Friendship Reboot Tactics
Mini Edit: Gluten-Free Favorites
Finding Adult Friendships + Community (with Melody Warnick)
Guilt-Free Decluttering (with Tracy McCubbin)
Cultivating Hobbies + Interests

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Mini Edit: Favorite Baking Soda Hacks

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0000

As we move into the season of stink, Christine shares about her favorite uses for baking soda. Send your questions to Christine at edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM or comment on a post on Facebook or Instagram at @edityourlifeshow.

LINKS/RELATED EPISODES:

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Raising Teenagers (with Mary Dell Harrington)

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Parents often think that once kids become teenagers and are more independent, they need you less, but they actually need you more than ever. Christine chats with Mary Dell Harrington about navigating teen reticence, high school stress, mistakes, different paths, and more.

RELATED EPISODES (visit the show notes for additional links):

College Application Reality Check
Identifying Your Values
Modeling Imperfection
Simple + Compassionate Parenting Tactics (with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson)
Raising A Screen-Smart Kid (with Juliana Miner)
Untangling Overparenting (with Jessica Lahey)

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Mini Edit: My Simple Holistic Wellness Tracker

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Christine shares about the new holistic wellness tracker she developed and has been using with great delight since mid-April. Send your questions to Christine at edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM or comment on a post on Facebook or Instagram at @edityourlifeshow.

LINKS/RELATED EPISODES:

The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where host Christine Koh answers your questions about everything from self-care to parenting to relationships to home and more. Send your Mini Edit questions to edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM @edityourlifeshow or @drchristinekoh.

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Finding Adult Friendships + Community (with Melody Warnick)

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0000

How do you forge new relationships amidst life shifts? Christine chats with author Melody Warnick about place attachment, how to align your location to your values, practical steps to forge new friendships and anchor into your community, and developing friendships outside of parenting relationships.

LINKS + RELATED EPISODES:

Melody Warnick | www.melodywarnick.com, author of This Is Where You Belong (2016) and If You Could Live Anywhere (2022)
Simple Friendship Reboot Tactics
Identifying Your Values
Anne Bogel: Don’t Overthink It

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Making Space for Passion Projects

Thu, 25 May 2023 11:00:00 -0000

How do you make space for passion projects, especially when there isn’t a monetary goal or your partner isn’t supportive of your endeavors? Christine offers recommendations for how to identify new passion projects and internal goals, create and protect that space, and communicate the importance of them with your partner.

LINKS + RELATED EPISODES:

Creating A Self-Directed Practice
Healing Through Expression (with Kristen Mei Chase)
The Power of Expressing Gratitude (with Nancy Davis Kho)
Making Time for What Matters (with Laura Vanderkam)
Advocating For Your Needs At Work (with Leslie Forde)
Healing and transformation
Chapter 15 announcement

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Mini Edit: Favorite Family Games

Mon, 22 May 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Christine answers the question, “What are your favorite family games?”

Send your questions to Christine at edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM or comment on a post on Facebook or Instagram at @edityourlifeshow.

LINKS/RELATED EPISODES:

21 Family Games (That Are Actually Fun For Adults Too)
(5+) Qwirkle
(8+) Dragonwood, Guesstures, Clue, Ticket to Ride
(10+) Catan, Codenames

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How To Deal With Difficult People (with Kristen Howerton, MFT)

Thu, 18 May 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Because we live among people, it’s inevitable that some of them will be difficult. Christine talks with therapist Kristen Howerton about how to handle friendship conflict, toxic family members, strained family relationships, difficult co-workers, and more.

LINKS + RELATED EPISODES:

Kristen Howerton: book, podcast
Christine’s episode with Kristen on Introversion and Self-Care
Advocating For Your Needs At Work (with Leslie Forde)
Identifying Your Values
Reframing the Abortion Narrative (with Gabrielle Blair)
Mini Edit: Toxic Friendships

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Mini Edit: How To Handle Food Allergies

Mon, 15 May 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Christine answers the question, “How do you handle food allergies with kids, navigating school functions, birthday parties, and other situations?”

The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where host Christine Koh answers your questions about everything from self-care to parenting to relationships to home and more. Send your Mini Edit questions to edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM @edityourlifeshow or @drchristinekoh.

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Advocating For Your Needs At Work (with Leslie Forde)

Thu, 11 May 2023 11:00:00 -0000

The workplace has changed a lot over the last few years. It’s also become more complicated given that work and home life is more blended than ever. Christine talks to Leslie Forde about common challenges for people juggling caregiving, work, and personal needs, and how to advocate for yourself at work.

LINKS + RELATED EPISODES:

Leslie Forde: Mom’s Hierarchy of Needs + Allies @ Work
Tackling Dreaded or Mundane Tasks
Making Time for What Matters (with Laura Vanderkam)
Finding Your Fringe Hours (with Jessica Turner)
Managing Anxiety with Self-Awareness & Compassion (with Morra Aarons-Mele)
Christine’s Substack essay: Coupon to chill

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Mini Edit: Finding New Books To Read

Mon, 08 May 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Christine answers the question, “How do you get out of a book rut or find your next book?”

LINKS/RELATED EPISODES:

Christine’s essay Making a case for slow reading
Why Kids Aren't Falling in Love With Reading
Bookpage.com
KJ Dell’Antonia and Mary Laura Philpott on Instagram
Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club

The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where host Christine Koh answers your questions about everything from self-care to parenting to relationships to home and more. Send your Mini Edit questions to edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM @edityourlifeshow or @drchristinekoh.

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The Power of Expressing Gratitude (with Nancy Davis Kho)

Thu, 04 May 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Gratitude has the power to heal and delight. Christine talks with Nancy Davis Kho, author of The Thank-You Project: Cultivating Happiness One Letter of Gratitude at a Time” about personal lessons learned and the science behind the power of expressing gratitude.

The Thank-You Project: Cultivating Happiness One Letter of Gratitude at a Time by Nancy Davis Kho
Greater Good Science Center at Berkeley: Nancy’s recommendation for resources on the power of positive psychology

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Mini Edit: Simple Skincare Routines

Mon, 01 May 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Christine answers the question, “What is your skincare routine?”

For the links to the products Christine talks about, head to the show notes.

The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where host Christine Koh answers your questions about everything from self-care to parenting to relationships to home and more. Send your Mini Edit questions to edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM @edityourlifeshow or @drchristinekoh.

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Tackling Dreaded or Mundane Tasks

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0000

There is just so much minutia in life. Christine talks about how she tackles dreaded or mundane tasks with intention and an efficiency lens, so she can get to the other side and do the things she is excited to do.

LINKS + RELATED EPISODES:

Mini Edit: How To Use Todoist
Todoist productivity app
Christine’s Adulting Fridays
Perfectly Imperfect Planning (with Sarah Hart-Unger)
Making Time for What Matters (with Laura Vanderkam)

The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where host Christine Koh answers your questions about everything from self-care to parenting to relationships to home and more. Send your Mini Edit questions to edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM @edityourlifeshow or @drchristinekoh.

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Mini Edit: How To Use Todoist

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Christine answers the question, “How do you use Todoist?”

LINKS/RELATED EPISODES:

Todoist productivity app
Simple Friendship Reboot Tactics
Perfectly Imperfect Planning (with Sarah Hart-Unger)
Making Time for What Matters (with Laura Vanderkam)

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Guilt-Free Decluttering (with Tracy McCubbin)

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Decluttering often feels overwhelming, but it can be simple, especially when you address your emotional blocks. Christine and professional declutter Tracy McCubbin talk about reframing your thinking about clutter, letting go of shame, and moving through emotional blocks related to your stuff. They also talk about tactics related to clothes, kids stuff, and more.

LINKS + RELATED EPISODES:

Tracy McCubbin | website | “Make Space for Happiness: How to Stop Attracting Clutter and Start Magnetizing the Life You Want” | “Making Space, Clutter Free”
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
Identifying Your Values
The Power of Cognitive Reframing
My Clothing Rental Experiment; visit https://edityourlifeshow.com/rent and use code “CHRISTINEKRTR” for 40% off

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Mini Edit: Handling College Admissions Feelings

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Christine answers the question, “How do I handle all of the feelings around college results?”

LINKS/RELATED EPISODES:

Christine’s Substack essay, College results season baggage
College Application Reality Check
Christine’s Boston Globe Magazine article College rejection season doesn’t have to hurt this much
Identifying Your Values

The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where host Christine Koh answers your questions about everything from self-care to parenting to relationships to home and more. Send your Mini Edit questions to edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM @edityourlifeshow or @drchristinekoh.

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Finding Your Fringe Hours (with Jessica Turner)

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0000

When you claim space and time in your life, you have an opportunity to use that space to beautiful effect. Christine talks with author and digital content creator Jessica Turner about finding fulfillment in tiny pockets of time, setting boundaries, getting past the shoulds, and more.

LINKS + RELATED EPISODES:

Jessica Turner: The Fringe Hours, The Mom Creative
Minimalist Parenting
Making Time for What Matters (with Laura Vanderkam)
Serendipity Space
Identifying Your Values
Mini Edit: How To Handle Chores

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Mini Edit: Gluten-Free Favorites

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Christine answers the question, “Can you share ideas for gluten-free mealtime options?”

LINKS/RELATED EPISODES:

Weekend Food Prep
Winter Comfort Foods & Beverages (includes links to lentil + chicken and wild rice soup recipes)
Shalane Flanagan superhero muffins
Christine’s green smoothies
Martha Stewart salmon cakes
Purple Carrot energy bites

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The Power of Cognitive Reframing

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Shifting your perspective is powerful. Inspired by a listener’s letter about the power of pivoting, Christine shares about her journey with cognitive reframing, including three tactics she uses to guide her practice.

LINKS + RELATED EPISODES:

Identifying Your Values
Letting Go of the Hero Role
What Is Cognitive Reframing? (Verywell Mind)
Managing Anxiety with Self-Awareness & Compassion (with Morra Aarons-Mele)
Simple + Compassionate Parenting Tactics (with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson)
Weekend Food Prep
Simple Friendship Reboot Tactics
Tiny Moments of Self-Love
Mini Edit: Toxic Friendships
Making Time for What Matters
Christine’s Substack (a paid subscription gives access to her mantras series)

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Mini Edit: How To Handle Chores

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Christine answers the question, “How do you handle chores?”

LINKS/RELATED EPISODES:

The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where host Christine Koh answers your questions about everything from self-care to parenting to relationships to home and more. Send your Mini Edit questions to edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM @edityourlifeshow or @drchristinekoh.

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Letting Go of the Hero Role

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0000

We all need reminders that we don’t need to do it all. Inspired by a listener's voice memo about the power of creating intentional pauses in life and letting go of feeling the need to keep all the plates spinning, Christine shares an archived episode about the power of letting go of the hero role.

LINKS + RELATED EPISODES:

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Mini Edit: Toxic Friendships

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Christine answers the question, “How do you move on from a toxic friendship?”

LINKS/RELATED EPISODES:

The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where host Christine Koh answers your questions about everything from self-care to parenting to relationships to home and more. Send your Mini Edit questions to edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM @edityourlifeshow or @drchristinekoh.

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Identifying Your Values

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0000

The reason it’s important to think about and articulate your values is that they will help you edit your life. Christine shares about her key values, an exercise to help you identify yours, and framing for the connection between values and creating a life that feels true to you.

LINKS + RELATED EPISODES:

Managing Anxiety with Self-Awareness & Compassion (with Morra Aarons-Mele)
The Power of Curiosity (with Rachel Koh)
Why Edit Your Life?
Serendipity Space
Embracing Micro Goals
Saying Yes To Saying No
Modeling Imperfection
Becoming More Present
Elevating Small Comforts
Tiny Moments of Self-Love
Self-Care for Stubborn People
Creating A Self-Directed Practice
Simple Friendship Reboot Tactics
Details about Christine’s new mantras series
Christine’s Substack

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Mini Edit: DIY Fire Starters

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Christine answers the question, “How do you make homemade fire starters?”

LINKS/RELATED EPISODES:

The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where host Christine Koh answers your questions about everything from self-care to parenting to relationships to home and more. Send your Mini Edit questions to edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM @edityourlifeshow or @drchristinekoh.

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Managing Anxiety with Self-Awareness & Compassion (with Morra Aarons-Mele)

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0000

How do you find traction and move forward in the face of anxiety? Christine chats with award-winning speaker, author (including the new book, “The Anxious Achiever”), podcaster, and entrepreneur Morra Aarons-Mele about anxiety management tactics, toxic bosses, authenticity of feelings at work, boundary setting, and more.

LINKS + RELATED EPISODES:

Morra Aarons-Mele: website | Books: Hiding in the Bathroom + The Anxious Achiever
Are Women Punished For Being Emotional At Work? (The Anxious Achiever podcast)
Digging Deeper on Perfectionism (The Anxious Achiever podcast)
Modeling Imperfection
Making Time for What Matters (with Laura Vanderkam)

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Mini Edit: Beginning Sex Ed Conversations

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Christine answers the question, “What are the first sex ed conversations I should have with my kid?”

LINKS/RELATED EPISODES:

Simple + Compassionate Parenting Tactics (with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson)
Advocates for Youth
AMAZE.org

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Favorite Things Right Now

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Christine shares about her current favorite things spanning home, entertainment, work, beauty, and apparel. She also talks about a new short-form Edit Your Life series: the Mini Edit! Send your Mini Edit questions to edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM @edityourlifeshow or @drchristinekoh.

LINKS + RELATED EPISODES:

Christine’s Substack newsletter, including Making a case for slow reading and Is the second-semester ache a thing?
Embracing Micro Goals
My Clothing Rental Experiment + Rent The Runway; use code CHRISTINEKRTR for 40% off
Navigating Divorce + Single Parenting (with Jessica Ashley)
Thriving In Midlife (with Lizzie Bermudez)
See this episode's show notes for the remaining links to things discussed during this episode

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Mini Edit: Movement Routine Reboot

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Christine answers the question, “How do you recommend getting back into a movement routine?”

LINKS/RELATED EPISODES:

Embracing Micro Goals
Why Self-Care Is Hard + How To Make It Happen
Making Time for What Matters (with Laura Vanderkam)

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Thriving In Midlife (with Lizzie Bermudez)

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0000

There’s a lot of grousing about midlife AND there are many gifts this stretch of life brings. Christine talks with Lizzie Bermudez, an Emmy winning TV journalist and co-host of the forthcoming podcast Our Halftime Show. Christine and Lizzie talk about midlife pain points, the upsides around boundary setting and handling judgment, menopause, and more.

LINKS + RELATED EPISODES:

Lizzie Bermudez: website, Instagram, Our Halftime Show podcast
Untamed by Glennon Doyle (book recommendation by Lizzie)
Lizzie’s beauty picks: Kosas: Air Brow Tinted Clean Volumizing Eyebrow Gel, Natura Bisse: Stabilizing Cleansing Mask, Tatcha: The Rice Polish Foaming Enzyme Powder
Christine’s eye cream: MIZON Snail Line Snail Repair Eye Cream
Saying Yes To Saying No
The Power of Curiosity (with Rachel Koh)
Christine’s CNN article: Experiencing Hulk rage and terrible sleep? It may be perimenopause — here’s what to do

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Simple + Compassionate Parenting Tactics (with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson)

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0000

The days are long but the years are short. And the stress and pressures in everyday parenting seem greater than ever. Christine talks with mom of three, best-selling author, and psychotherapist Dr. Tina Payne Bryson about the brain’s natural developmental runway. Dr. Bryson shares a slew of practical and compassionate parenting tactics and also talks about what kids need in order to thrive, and how to let go of the baggage that gets in the way of us seeing our children for who they are, not what we want them to be.

LINKS + RELATED EPISODES:

Dr. Tina Payne Bryson
Books mentioned: The Power of Showing Up, The Whole-Brain Child, No-Drama Discipline
Christine’s CNN article: 5 ways to support tweens' and teens' developing brains
The Case for Sleepovers via The Atlantic
How to Teach Kids Life Skills
Supporting Kids Through Continued Uncertainty & Stress (with Dr. Lisa Damour)
Simple, Everyday Coping Tactics (with Janine Halloran, LMHC)
Navigating Big Feelings + Hard Conversations (with Katie Hurley, LCSW)
How To Improve Communication with Kids (with Ned Johnson)
Raising Functional + Kind Kids (with Catherine Newman)
How To Raise Kids To Be Thrivers (with Dr. Michele Borba)

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Winter Comfort Foods & Beverages

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0000

What foods and beverages bring you comfort and delight during the cold winter months? Christine shares about her seasonal intake patterns, preferred beverages, and the baked goods and mealtime items that are on high rotation right now. She also shares a favorite recipe collection hack and an update on her micro goals.

LINKS + RELATED EPISODES:

Christine’s Substack newsletter, There's Always A Story
@drchristinekoh on Instagram
Embracing Micro Goals
Self-Care for Stubborn People
The Power of Curiosity (with Rachel Koh)
Simple Friendship Reboot Tactics
Yoga with Adriene 30-day “Center” journey
Video on Christine’s random calendar invite drops; she’s 2 for 2!
Christine’s recipe binder system
Sally’s Baking Addiction Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Shalane Flanagan’s Superhero Muffins
Chocolate Chunk Pumpkin Bread
Mark Bittman’s How To Cook Everything
Mushroom Barley Soup via Food & Wine *Increase the richness by adding cornstarch slurry, balsamic vinegar, and Trader Joe’s Multipurpose Umami Seasoning Blend
Lentil Soup via Cookie & Kate
Chicken and wild rice soup via Food & Wine
Magic salt
Eric Kim’s Korean American cookbook
Mark Bittman’s baked sweet potato fries
@halfbakedharvest: Pull Apart Christmas Tree Garlic Bread + Roasted Balsamic Parmesan Brussels Sprouts

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How To Prioritize Romance & Connection (with Thien-Kim Lam)

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Prioritizing connection time is important all year round, but it can be a challenge amidst the busyness of everyday life. Christine chats with author and entrepreneur Thien-Kim Lam about simple ways to be intentional about relationships and find ways to show your partner you care without needing a ridiculous amount of money or time.

LINKS + RELATED EPISODES:

Thien-Kim Lam: website + books Happy Endings, Full Exposure, subscription service Bawdy Bookworms
Simple Friendship Reboot Tactics
Tiny Moments of Self-Love
Embracing Everyday Moments (with LaShawn Wiltz)
Becoming More Present
Love Languages quiz
Thien-Kim’s book recommendations: Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski + Love Lettering by Kate Clayborn
Christine’s examples of “spicy” level by authors Helen Hoang: The Bride Test, The Kiss Quotient (high spice) Jasmine Guillory: The Wedding Date (medium spice), Christina Lauren: The Unhoneymooners (mild spice)
Thien-Kim’s recent book pick: The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa (high spice!)
Thien-Kim’s recommended romance book blogs and podcasts: Love in Panels, Smexy Books, Smart Bitches Trashy Books, RomBkPod

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Living with Authenticity + Compassion (with Rebecca Woolf)

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Giving another person the safety to express themselves limitlessly and honestly is a gift. Christine chats with writer and mom of four Rebecca Woolf about her compelling memoir, “All of This: A Memoir of Death and Desire.” Christine and Rebecca talk about the power of honesty, the ability to love and loathe with compassion, the interplay between authenticity and shame, and more.

LINKS + RELATED EPISODES:

Rebecca Woolf: website, memoir All of This: A Memoir of Death and Desire, Substack: the braid
Healing Through Expression (with Kristen Mei Chase)
Finding Your Confidence + Voice (with Wendi Aarons)
Living with Intention (with Ali Edwards)
Embracing Vulnerability + Power In Sharing (with Laura Tremaine)
Reframing the Abortion Narrative (with Gabrielle Blair)

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Simple Friendship Reboot Tactics

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Friendships are wonderful and necessary, and can be a source of stickiness and conflict. Christine details her historical issues around friendships, how she has grown over the years and what she still wrestles with, and shares 8 simple tactics to find moments of reconnection with friends.

LINKS + RELATED EPISODES:

Embracing Micro Goals
How To Talk About Gender Identity (with Casey Brown)
Navigating Big Feelings + Hard Conversations (with Katie Hurley, LCSW)
Living with Intention (with Ali Edwards)
Reviving & Rethinking Friendships
Jane Fonda, on friendships
Master Slave Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom by Ilyon Woo
The results from a holiday session with Christine’s Sprinkles Scientist friend Kristen

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Healing Through Expression (with Kristen Mei Chase)

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0000

We all need to heal, and healing can come through many forms of expression. Christine chats with former creative arts therapist and writer Kristen Mei Chase about different ways to work through logistical and emotional barriers, including the many ways in which writing her debut novel “A Thousand Miles to Graceland” helped her heal and find empathy for both herself and others. They talk about narrative busting on old patterns in relationships, becoming brave, Asian American representation, and more.

LINKS + RELATED EPISODES:

Kristen Mei Chase: website, Cool Mom Picks, Spawned with Kristen and Liz
Kristen’s debut novel, “A Thousand Miles to Graceland”
The Power of Creativity (with Rachel Koh)
Finding Your Confidence + Voice (with Wendi Aarons)
Embracing Micro Goals
Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng
Sheri Gurock’s temperature blanket

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The Power of Curiosity (with Rachel Koh)

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Curiosity can be healing and it is important to disrupt the narrative that you are too busy, old, etc., to consider trying new things that could bring joy or fulfillment to your life, or returning to things that used to help you in different stages of life. In this episode, Christine talks to her mother, Rachel Koh, who has lived a bright life replete with curiosity.

RELATED EPISODES:

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Embracing Micro Goals

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Setting high bars and aggressive goals can be paralyzing. Enter, micro goals. Christine talks about the power of focusing on the small things that may not be as sexy from a big goal setting perspective, but that are just as crucial to address to improve everyday quality of life. She walks through big picture concepts, some of the micro goals she is planning on tackling, and also shares an exciting announcement.

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2022 Reflections

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0000

What were your highs and lows of 2022? Christine reflects on the good, bad, and the ugly of 2022, and shares the top 11 Edit Your Life episodes of 2022 and things she has learned or carried forward from those episodes.

Episodes mentioned:

Other mentions:

"Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus
"Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin
“True Biz” by Sara Novic
February 3 Instagram post re: buffer time

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Lessons From Being A Covid Late Bloomer

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0000

Whether or not you are part of Team OMG Finally Contracted Covid, we are still in this. Christine shares about her experience contracting Covid over Thanksgiving break, addresses the many questions she has received on social media since sharing about her positive test, and what she has learned from the experience.

Resources mentioned in this episode

Related episode: Smart & Simple Holiday Food Planning
Christine's day to day sharing about Covid via Instagram Stories
Gnome for the Holidays advent calendar
The Morning Show (Apple TV)

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My Clothing Rental Experiment

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0000

Are you meh about your closet? Want to burn it all down? You’re not alone. Christine shares a listener query about her fashion and beauty practices, some back story about what clothing has meant to her—and how it has created anxiety—in the past, and the clothing rental experiment she has been conducting for the past couple of months in an effort to care for herself in a new way.

Resources mentioned in this episode

My first runway show
My first time working with Doreen Dove she made me look like this!
One of my Boden looks
Use code CHRISTINEKRTR for 40% off your first two months of the 8, 12, or 16 item Rent The Runway membership!

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Smart + Simple Holiday Food Planning

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 11:30:00 -0000

Are you feeling overwhelmed by holiday food planning? Christine shares her mixed feelings about how to navigate holidays in a way that is loving and relationships-oriented while also low on run-around and stress. She revisits a conversation with Asha where they share 8 smart and simple holiday food planning tips.

Resources mentioned in this episode

Minimalist Parenting
Christine’s Piesgiving 2021
Christine’s Piesgiving 2020
Cheesy monkey bread (Violet’s favorite)

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Finding Your Confidence + Voice (with Wendi Aarons)

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 11:30:00 -0000

How do we find our confidence and voice as we’re also doing things like raising kids, exploring careers, and navigating relationships? Wendi Aarons found bravery in humor. Christine and Wendi talk about Wendi’s new book, “I'm Wearing Tunics Now: On Growing Older, Better, and a Hell of a Lot Louder.” They discuss how Wendi found her voice and confidence, her favorite and least favorite things about the various decades, advice for moms, and more.

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The Power of Women at the Polls (with Emily Tisch Sussman)

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 19:14:00 -0000

Women get sh*t done, as the saying goes, and now more than ever we need women to step into the ring; the ring of voting. Christine talks with political strategist, podcaster, family policy advocate, and mom of three Emily Tisch Sussman about why we truly are in red alert mode, why women have enormous power in the election, empathy-based voting, and more.

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Birthday Reflections + Extraordinary Care

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 10:30:00 -0000

How do you show up to care for yourself? Inspired by her birthday this month, Christine shares lessons learned and her thoughts about living with extraordinary care. Also, an ask! In anticipation of a milestone episode of Edit Your Life, please share something you have heard on this show—an idea, a reframe, a tactic, anything—that has helped you make change and find agency in your life. Send an email or voice memo to edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or send a message via @edityourlifeshow on Facebook or Instagram. Your clips or emails may be shared on air so please indicate how you would like to be identified (e.g., anonymously, first name, full name, location).

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Decluttering For Everyday Living (with Rachel Rosenthal)

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 10:30:00 -0000

Are you feeling grumpy about, or overwhelmed by, the clutter around you? Christine shares about how the season of family change in her home has led to a major phase of decluttering and reshuffling. She then revisits an interview with organizing expert Rachel Rosenthal, in which Christine and Rachel talk about tactical yet compassionate decluttering and organization tactics, as well as how to diffuse power struggles and sustain organization.

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Reframing the Abortion Narrative (with Gabrielle Blair)

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 10:30:00 -0000

Are you rage stroking over the state of women’s reproductive rights and wondering what to do next? Christine talks with Gabrielle Blair, author of the new book, “Ejaculate Responsibly: A Whole New Way To Think About Abortion.” Christine and Gabrielle talk about the viral Twitter thread that started it all, where people often get stuck in the abortion debate, Gabrielle’s campaign to get her book into the hands of the Supreme Court Justices, and more.

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Making Time for What Matters (with Laura Vanderkam)

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 10:30:00 -0000

Do you feel out of control, overstretched, and perhaps sometimes resentful when it comes to your own time? Christine chats with Laura Vanderkam, author of the new book, “Tranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What Matters.” Christine and Laura discuss reframing the perception of time, becoming agents of our time, prioritizing what matters to us, and practical time tactics.

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Food Reframes + Practical Tactics (with Stacie Billis)

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 10:30:00 -0000

Do you love eating food but periodically—or often—feel overwhelmed by the planning, preparation, shopping, and clean up of said food? YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Christine chats with cookbook author and podcaster Stacie Billis about the myths powered by the food media, how to raise kids who have a healthy relationship with food, favorite staples, ways to navigate mealtimes amidst the daily chaos of family life, and more.

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Fall Plans

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 10:30:00 -0000

What’s on tap for your fall? In Episode 277, Christine reflects on some highlights from a too-much-work summer and talks about her fall plans and priorities as related to family (notably, this fall one of Christine’s kids went to college!), work, home, and self-care. It's apparently the season of listening and observation (and maybe lighting a few things on fire).

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College Application Reality Check

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 10:45:00 -0000

Are you overwhelmed by—and possibly in despair over—the college application process? In response to a number of requests to talk about supporting kids (and not losing your mind) through college applications, Christine shares eight reality checks to approach and work through the college application process in a way that is true to you and your kid, and will hopefully help avoid unnecessary anxiety.

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Supporting Kids Through Continued Uncertainty & Stress (with Lisa Damour)

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 10:30:00 -0000

Are you feeling anxious in the face of continued uncertainty about COVID (and probably a million other things) as your kids head back to school? Christine chats with Dr. Lisa Damour, a psychologist, bestselling author, and podcaster who helps families untangle the inevitable messes of family life. Christine and Lisa talk about navigating pandemic fatigue, the importance of warmth and structure for kids and teens, emotional regulation, friendships and more.

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Intentional Pauses

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 10:30:00 -0000

Sometimes when you are stuck you need to make a move that feels uncomfortable. Christine shares about how she has had to face fear of scarcity and disappointing others through an intentional pause. She talks about addressing triggers, the importance of making space, how to set boundaries in order to get unstuck, and more.

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Living with Intention (with Ali Edwards)

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 10:30:00 -0000

Have you ever wondered how to live with intention when life is overwhelming and chaotic? In response to a listener request (and the state of the world), Christine chats with Ali Edwards, a creative committed to words, images, and documenting everyday moments. Christine and Ali talk about living with intention and authenticity, guiding life mantras, how to simplify life amidst chaos, and more.

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Parenting Milestones

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 10:30:00 -0000

How have your work and personal arcs intersected with your parenting journey? Christine reflects on the major milestones her family recently moved through, how her former career as an academic and her career jump to the internet intersected with her parenting journey, and lessons learned in this massive season of change.

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Check-In with Asha Dornfest

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 10:30:00 -0000

Have you been wondering what former Edit Your Life co-host Asha Dornfest has been up to? It has been six months since Asha was last on the microphone with Christine. Christine and Asha chat about Asha’s life since retiring from Edit Your Life, including updates on empty nesting, family, travel, food, gardening, and more.

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Compartmentalizing Remote Work (with Amy Nelson)

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 10:30:00 -0000

Are you struggling with the challenge of focusing on work from home amidst the chaos and clutter of everyday life? In response to a listener letter, Christine talks to Amy Nelson, community builder and mom of four, founder of The Riveter, and co-host of the podcast “What's Her Story with Sam & Amy.” Christine and Amy talk about the challenges of compartmentalizing remote work and practical tactics to get things done, including how to give yourself plenty of grace.

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Phone It In Dinner Ideas

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 10:30:00 -0000

Do you periodically (or often!) find yourself TOTALLY OVER making dinner? Christine talks about her dinnertime weariness, especially amidst a chaotic end of the school year. She shares nine of her favorite phone it in dinner ideas (some of which can also serve as lunch).

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Self-Care For Stubborn People

Thu, 19 May 2022 10:30:00 -0000

Do you struggle with self-care because you are stubborn AF? Christine talks about self-care for stubborn people, sharing about the barriers that got in the way of her seeking treatment for a long standing shoulder injury, what finally pushed her over the edge to pursue care, and what has happened since she started treatment. She hopes this episode will move you to take care of yourself, especially if you are stubborn AF.

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Simple, Everyday Coping Tactics (with Janine Halloran, LMHC)

Thu, 12 May 2022 10:30:00 -0000

Do you ever hear wellness advice and think, “OMG I DO NOT HAVE TIME OR ENERGY FOR MORE THINGS?” Christine chats with Janine Halloran, a licensed mental health counselor and mom of 2 who offers families and professionals practical ways to help kids cope with stress, anxiety, and anger. Christine and Janine talk about the state of kids’ mental health, moments of hope, and simple, everyday coping tactics to get through the end of the school year and reset over the summer.

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Listening Habits + Fresh Finds

Thu, 05 May 2022 10:30:00 -0000

In a podcast listening rut? After her physical therapist bossed her into getting earbuds, Christine stumbled upon some unexpected ways that the earbuds changed her daily experience. She shares these discoveries, plus her new strategy to discover and “audition” fresh listens. She also shares what she’s auditioning now.

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Media & Entertainment Favorites (with Kelsey Wharton & Erica Ladd)

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 10:30:00 -0000

Creativity is a gift—books, podcasts, TV, and movies can educate, inspire, entertain, and even help us fall asleep! Christine chats with Kelsey Wharton and Erica Ladd of The Girl Next Door podcast about what has captivated their attention recently. Major shocker? There was not a single overlap title in their picks!

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Community Solutions + Advocacy for Families (with Dr. Melissa Merrick)

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 10:30:00 -0000

Even though preventing child abuse and neglect may seem like something that happens in the privacy of a home, child adversity is a public issue. Every child deserves to thrive. And kids need safe, stable, and nurturing relationships and environments in order to do so. In Episode 264, Christine talks with Dr. Melissa Merrick of Prevent Child Abuse America about how we can make change together in community to support kids.

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Couch to People'ing Training Plan

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 10:30:00 -0000

According to a 100% unofficial poll Christine conducted on Instagram Stories, 99% of respondents have gone ridiculously soft in terms of being-in-the-world endurance. Christine shares about the recent real life people’ing exhaustion that inspired her poll and the key tenets of what she is calling her Couch to People’ing Training Plan, including people-endurance building ideas, travel tactics, how to deal with mom guilt, and more.

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Storytelling, Uncertainty & Optimism (with Mary Laura Philpott)

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 10:30:00 -0000

What do you do when life serves up a moment that upends your perspective on parenting and leads to uncertainty and anxiety? Christine talks with Mary Laura Philpott, bestselling author, former bookseller, former public television host, and turtle enthusiast. Christine and Mary Laura talk about storytelling, wrestling with uncertainty, small delights, writerly habits, and more. Mary Laura’s new book “Bomb Shelter” arrives everywhere April 12.

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Raising Differently Wired Kids (with Debbie Reber)

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 10:30:00 -0000

When we’re struggling with the unknown, is it possible to reframe the narrative? The answer is, resoundingly, yes. Christine talks with Debbie Reber, author of “Differently Wired: Raising an Exceptional Child in a Conventional World” and creator of the TiLT Parenting community and podcast. Christine and Debbie talk about Debbie’s work focusing on the strengths in differences, creating a community for parents of neurodivergent children, and tactics for parents.

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Tiny Moments of Self-Love

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 11:30:00 -0000

In the face of domestic and global chaos—most of which feels completely out of one’s control—how do you stay grounded? Christine shares about the tiny moments of self-love she is tapping into to get her through the overwhelm and remind her to stop doom scrolling.

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Perfectly Imperfect Planning (with Sarah Hart-Unger)

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 11:30:00 -0000

What do you do when your best intentions around 2022 planning have gone to crap? Christine talks about perfectly imperfect planning with Sarah Hart-Unger, a mom of 3, pediatric endocrinologist, and podcaster at Best Laid Plans and Best of Both Worlds. Christine and Sarah talk about planning as the heart of intentionality, reset tactics, planning for joy, and more.

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Creating A Self-Directed Practice

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 11:30:00 -0000

How do you nurture an interest in a sustainable way? Christine shares about how to create a self-directed practice, using as an example the 1,000 word a day writing practice she (unexpectedly!) kicked off at the end of December. She shares about success and failure triggers, how to design practice parameters, and the mechanics of how she engages in a daily writing practice amidst the other demands of her day.

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Navigating Big Feelings + Hard Conversations (with Katie Hurley, LCSW)

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:30:00 -0000

Everything is a lot right now, especially for parents who are trying to help their kids navigate continued loss and uncertainty. Christine talks with licensed clinical social worker Katie Hurley about the layers of logistical and emotional complexity kids are facing right now, how to up your own emotional fluency as a parent, navigating uncertainty, big feelings, and hard conversations with kids (and ourselves!), and more.

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Weekend Food Prep

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 11:30:00 -0000

Christine has received a lot of questions about how she approaches weekend food preparation…especially a week’s worth of green smoothies that don’t separate (OMG so many questions!). In this episode, Christine shares how she thinks about food preparation, what she makes (including easiest, easy, and a bit more effort categories), and how she fits it in with other weekend activities.

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Weathering Pandemic Stress & Uncertainty (with Jonathan Baxter, LMHC)

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 11:30:00 -0000

The roller coaster of collective exhaustion, stress, and uncertainty since March 2020 is no joke. Christine talks with licensed mental health counselor Jonathan Baxter about trauma, anxiety, accepting limitations, and practical ways to weather what appears to be a continued long pandemic ride. Are you Team Geese or Team Meerkat? Tune in to learn more.

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Sustainable Habits & Joyful Goals

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 11:30:00 -0000

A new year is a natural time to talk about habits and goals. It’s also a natural time to groan and feel daunted by habits and goals. Christine talks about how to establish habits and goals in a way that builds in flexibility and encourages sustainability, and inspires joy instead of stress and self-flagellation. She covers how to leverage tools you know are already working and more.

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Asha’s Farewell

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 11:30:00 -0000

It’s the end of an era. Christine and Asha engage in a fun and loving farewell episode, including reflections from Asha about the past six years of podcasting at Edit Your Life, and farewell messages from some of our wonderful listeners.

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Restful Holiday Ideas

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 11:30:00 -0000

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the holiday season? Has the pandemic changed your perspective on the holidays? Christine and Asha talk about how to get past the holiday runaround and create space for relaxation, fun, and connection.

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Holiday Gift Giving

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 11:30:00 -0000

Gift-giving feels different this year, both because of continued COVID holiday disruptions and delivery delays. Christine and Asha talk about mindful gift giving, removing the “should” pressures around the holidays, and their favorite gift ideas.

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Career Pivots

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 11:45:00 -0000

Many people are thinking about life in new ways right now, including the role work plays, and deciding that a change is not only possible, it’s crucial. Christine and Asha share about their career pivot stories, including a significant announcement.

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Financial Literacy For Kids

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 10:30:00 -0000

Money discussions are taboo in some family cultures and are stressful for others, especially if there’s shame or scarcity in one’s money history. Christine and Asha talk about financial literacy for kids, including key tactics to communicate with kids and ways to work on getting past your own issues around money so you can have conversations more openly and honestly.

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Joyful Activism (with Karen Walrond)

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 10:30:00 -0000

What do you think of when you hear the word activism? If your gut reaction was conflict or danger, you wouldn't be alone. But the act of working for change you believe in can be deeply joyful, restorative, and even straight-up fun. Asha talks with Karen Walrond, leadership coach, photographer, and author of “The Lightmaker’s Manifesto: How to Work For Change Without Losing Your Joy.” Asha and Karen share surprising discoveries about activism (including how accessible it can be), they explore the difference between happiness and joy, and they discuss simple ways each of us can embrace the lightmaker within.

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The Calming Power of Now

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 10:30:00 -0000

We’re about 19 months into the COVID era and while many things have improved since this all started, we’re still wrestling with different levels of disruption and unpredictability that can lead to anxiety about the future. Christine and Asha talk about the power of focusing on the immediate runway in front of you and what baby steps you can take to redirect away from constant worry about what might happen in the future and toward what’s directly in front of you.

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Fall Delights

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 10:45:00 -0000

Well hello, fall! It’s a season that continues to be complicated by COVID but in a different way than last fall, and it also is a season that serves up unique challenges and good things for all of us. Christine and Asha talk about the things that are bringing them delight amidst the challenges of the season.

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Empty Nest Report

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 10:45:00 -0000

When you’re in the early parenting weeds, the prospect of your kids eventually moving out seems approximately a million years away. Asha provides a look into the enormous juncture of parenting that is the transition to the empty nest.

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How To Improve Communication with Kids (with Ned Johnson)

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 10:45:00 -0000

Finding the right words to say is one of the ongoing challenges in parenting. Christine chats with Ned Johnson, co-author of the recently released "What Do You Say?: How to Talk with Kids to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance, and a Happy Home." Ned and Christine talk about communication challenges in the time of the pandemic, empathy pitfalls, the power of no-force, stress tolerance, and more.

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Fall Check-In

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 10:45:00 -0000

Seasonal transition is the name of the game. Christine and Asha talk about what is happening for them in terms of self, family, work, home, and more...all within the context of the pandemic, of course.

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College Application First Steps

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 10:45:00 -0000

Summer is winding down, which means that college application stress is winding up. High school seniors and their families face unique challenges this second COVID-touched school year, so Asha wanted to share her perspective. Asha offers an inside look at what it was like to support two very different kids through the college application process (the youngest of whom is days away from starting as a college freshman). Listen now for tips, perspective, and, hopefully, comfort, as you embark on this sometimes-maddening, exciting ride with your almost-flown kid.

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Summer Food Inspiration

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 10:45:00 -0000

Christine and Asha talk about what they’re cooking, buying, and eating, including some favorite simple food hacks.

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Summer Socializing

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 10:45:00 -0000

Christine and Asha talk about how to handle summer socializing in a way that brings joyful human connection while also staying true to what feels right for you and the people in your household.

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Raising Functional + Kind Kids (with Catherine Newman)

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:45:00 -0000

There are obvious reasons why it’s a good thing to teach kids to be functional human beings. But learning how to do things and how to be helpful and kind has deeper importance, impacts relationships, and is backed by science. Christine talks to Catherine Newman, author of “How to Be a Person: 65 Hugely Useful, Super-Important Skills to Learn Before You're Grown Up.” Christine and Catherine talk about the connection between happiness and being a functional human being, why it matters for relationships and community, and more.

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Summer Plans

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 10:45:00 -0000

It’s the week of the summer solstice: HELLO, SUMMER! Christine and Asha talk about what they’re thinking about for summer plans, spanning family, friends, health, and travel. They also talk about avoiding overcompensation.

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Summer Reading

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 10:45:00 -0000

Books are magical. They offer a window into different worlds and provide ways to connect us with a variety of experiences and adventures. Christine and Asha talk about books they have read and loved or are planning to read this summer.

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Embracing Do-Overs

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:30:00 -0000

Many of us are revisiting projects, ideas, and goals dropped over a year ago, or reentering life at a new phase. Christine and Asha talk about the power of embracing do-overs. They talk about big picture ways to reframe do-overs as well as tactical ideas.

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Supporting Aging Loved Ones

Thu, 27 May 2021 10:30:00 -0000

If you’re caring for kids at home and supporting aging loved ones, there are so many needs in play. Christine and Asha talk about ways to support aging loved ones, including practical matters such as wills and estate planning, to emotional issues such as dealing with siblings, to ways to enjoy time with aging loved ones in the present.

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Editing Out Stress Around Hobbies

Thu, 20 May 2021 10:30:00 -0000

Hobbies are supposed to be fun and can have real positive effects for our physical and mental health, but sometimes stress and pressure around hobbies creeps in. Christine and Asha talk about how to edit out stress around hobbies so that you can focus on the fun, creativity, and connection.

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Small Yet Powerful Home Edits

Thu, 13 May 2021 10:30:00 -0000

Isn’t it amazing how long we exist in spaces with aggravating yet fixable problems? Christine and Asha talk about the small yet powerful edits that have made their homes more efficient and enjoyable.

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The Addiction Inoculation (with Jessica Lahey)

Thu, 06 May 2021 10:30:00 -0000

How do we prevent substance abuse and raise healthy kids in a culture of dependence? Christine talks to Jessica Lahey about her new book "The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence." Christine and Jessica talk about the danger of secrecy, how to help kids manage their emotions and moods, modeling, mindfulness, and more.

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Preserving Slow Living

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 10:30:00 -0000

Christine and Asha talk about how they’re planning to preserve slow in relation to work travel, communication, kids’ activities, schedules, routines, and more.

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Embracing The Broken & Awkward (with Jenny Lawson)

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 10:30:00 -0000

Wouldn’t life just be better if we got real about and embraced the broken and awkward in our lives? Christine talks to Jenny Lawson about her path to becoming a bestselling author and her new book, Broken (in the best possible way). Jenny and Christine talk about the path that led to Broken, the power of embracing awkward, how healing is a moving target, parenting teenagers, finding comfort within yourself, and more.

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Reviving & Rethinking Friendships

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 10:45:00 -0000

Many of us are trying to wrap our heads around a shifting social landscape. More people? More normality? Maybe even less Zoom? Christine and Asha talk about how to revive and rethink friendships as we navigate safety concerns and potential social awkwardness.

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How To Be An Adult (with Julie Lythcott-Haims)

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 10:30:00 -0000

The joke is, adulting is no joke. And it is, in fact, the case that there’s way more to adulting than the typical five markers of adulthood (finish education, get a job, leave home, marry, have kids). Christine talks to Julie Lythcott-Haims, author of the new book “Your Turn: How To Be An Adult,” about how to get beyond learning basic adulting skills to the power of wanting to be an adult and having to adult. Christine and Julie talk about vulnerability, perfectionism, people pleasing, and more.

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Why Meningitis Prevention Matters | Bonus Episode

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 18:24:00 -0000

While COVID-19 vaccinations are top of mind right now, there’s another crucial vaccine parents of adolescents + young adults really need to know about: the vaccinations for meningococcal disease (a/k/a “meningitis”). In this bonus episode, Christine talks about why meningitis prevention matters with Dr. Len Friedland, a dad, pediatrician, and research scientist who serves as Vice President, Director Scientific Affairs and Public Health, for GSK Vaccines.

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Reframing COVID School Year Success

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 10:30:00 -0000

Online classes, emailed homework, interrupted friendships, cancelled activities—these are the hallmarks of the COVID school year. But as we acknowledge the losses, are there ways to uncover the successes? Christine and Asha talk about pandemic schooling. They discuss this school year in the context of growth, reframe the skills kids are gaining, and share some unexpected bright spots as spring approaches.

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Time Management + Productivity (with Laura Vanderkam)

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 11:30:00 -0000

One of the big scarcities people feel is time; there never seems to be enough of it. Christine chats with time management and productivity expert Laura Vanderkam. Christine and Laura talk about how to reframe your perception of time, Laura’s favorite time management tactics, early morning productivity, and self-care.

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Reading for Pleasure and Grounding

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 11:30:00 -0000

Books are magical. They can provide inspiration, escape, relief, and so much more. Christine and Asha talk about how reading is grounding them during these uncertain times, sources for book inspiration, and books that have captivated their attention.

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How To Raise Kids To Be Thrivers (with Dr. Michele Borba)

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:45:00 -0000

When academic metrics are so front and center in today’s culture, how do we raise a population of strong, healthy kids who are more than just grades on paper? Christine talks to Dr. Michele Borba about her new book, Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine. Christine and Michele talk about the cultural obsession with striving, the key character strengths that will help kids become thrivers, why examining core assets and addressing “attention robbers” matters, and how and where overwhelmed parents can get started on the journey to raise kids who will thrive.

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Elevating Small Comforts

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:30:00 -0000

Right now, while everything continues to be so hard and our world is so limited, focusing on the small comforts can be incredibly powerful. Christine and Asha talk about the power of learning to perceive tinier bits of comfort and share the everyday things that are bringing them happiness and comfort these days.

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Understanding Privilege + Centering Empathy (with Amber Coleman-Mortley)

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 11:30:00 -0000

We get it; talking about race and privilege can be difficult. We’re here to help. Christine is joined by the incredible Amber Coleman-Mortley, whose “hugs and truth” approach to communication is basically what all of us need. Christine and Amber talk about approaching and understanding privilege and whiteness, framed around the actions of centering empathy, creating space for others, and learning about other cultures.

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Home Optimizations for Pandemic Living

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 11:30:00 -0000

We’ve entered a new calendar year, which means we’ve now been living COVID-constrained lives long enough to learn some new ways of doing things. Christine and Asha talk about small and large ways they have made better use of their physical space in the face of everyone being at home 24/7.

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How To Survive The Chaotic Start To 2021

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 12:19:00 -0000

Everyone wanted a fresh start with 2021. But New Year’s optimism was quickly replaced by fear, uncertainty, and anger in the wake of domestic terrorism on January 6. Christine and Asha talk about how to take small, concrete steps to ground yourself and your family during a time that continues to leave us all feeling unmoored and out of control.

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BONUS: 2020 Blooper Reel!

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 12:22:00 -0000

Well friends, we have a fun holiday surprise for you! We decided to close out this crazy year with something different; something that embraces imperfection, gives you a window into our silly sides, and hopefully gives you a laugh as we close out this tumultuous year. Welcome to our first (and hopefully not last) Edit Your Life blooper reel!

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2020 Reflections

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 11:30:00 -0000

We’re just a couple of weeks out from the end of 2020, a time when many people are likely thinking, FINALLY, THIS YEAR IS ALMOST OVER. In the last official episode of 2020, Christine and Asha reflect on this year of many feelings.

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Navigating Holiday Grief + Joy

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 11:30:00 -0000

We have landed at the mother of all holiday months; a time that people typically gather in churches, synagogues, homes, or somewhere else. Christine and Asha talk about what they learned from their Thanksgiving experiences, and how to navigate holiday grief and joy, including what they’re embracing and leaning into this holiday season.

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Media & Entertainment Favorites

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 11:45:00 -0000

Post-election, Christine and Asha both feel like they have more bandwidth for entertainment and learning. In this episode they share what they’re reading, watching, and experimenting with creatively and educationally.

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Post-Election Check-In

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 11:30:00 -0000

The last couple of months have been especially intense (#understatement). Christine and Asha offer a look behind the curtain of how things went down for them around the election. They talk about Election Day (which looked very different for each of them), the emotional roller coaster that followed, where they were when the election was called, and where their heads are at now, looking forward.

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Why Self-Care Is Hard + How To Make It Happen

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 11:30:00 -0000

There are so many things that can get in the way of self-care, and the times when tending to our physical and emotional wellbeing feels impossible is often when we need it the most. Christine and Asha talk about why self-care is so hard, how to make it happen, accountability challenges, and ideas for self-care in different forms.

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Celebrating Halloween During A Pandemic

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 10:30:00 -0000

Halloween signals the first of the fall/winter holidays that we’re navigating for the first time amidst a global pandemic. There’s a palpable sense of loss for many families, yet it’s also possible to have a fun, silly holiday while prioritizing safety. Christine and Asha share their thoughts on celebrating Halloween during COVID-19 and maintaining touchpoints with holiday normalcy in a safe, simple way.

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Supporting Kids Through Distance Learning

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 10:30:00 -0000

Distance learning is no joke, and everyone’s experiences are so different depending upon where you live, available tech resources, and your employment situation. What used to be a more common experience is no longer like that. Christine and Asha talk about how distance learning is going in their households and share tips for how to tune into the small and large details that will help make distance learning more manageable.

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Pandemic Food Check-In

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 10:30:00 -0000

One thing that has not changed through the pandemic is that we’re still eating. And prepping a lot. And tweaking systems. And feeling tired about cooking. While also needing to, you know, keep eating. The need to both simplify meals AND encourage food independence among family members has never been greater. Christine and Asha talk about creating + tweaking systems, their hits and misses with outdoor dining and takeout, and simple fall food tips.

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How To Move From Despair To Action

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 10:30:00 -0000

Wow, the world is A LOT right now. Joan Baez famously said, “Action is the antidote to despair,” yet the space in between—that moment between despair and action—can sometimes feel so big. Christine and Asha talk about the importance of being quiet amidst hard times, and how to take really small steps to move from a space of despair to one of action.

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Embracing Vulnerability + Power In Sharing (with Laura Tremaine)

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 10:30:00 -0000

Being vulnerable and sharing yourself can be difficult, whether in person or on social media. Christine talks with Laura Tremaine (host of the podcast 10 Things To Tell You and author of the forthcoming book Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First. 10 Questions to Take Your Friendships to the Next Level) about sharing as an antidote to loneliness, the challenges women face sharing, how to handle critics, establishing sharing boundaries around family, and ninja friendship tips.

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Fall Check-In

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 10:30:00 -0000

Well hello there fall...and Asha is back from her summer sabbatical! Christine and Asha check in about their summers then share updates about back-to-school season, family, work, election activism, how they’re coping during the pandemic, and where they are finding fun in life.

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Tapping Into Creative Fierceness (with Lucrecer Braxton)

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 10:30:00 -0000

Many people feel daunted by the recommendation to be creative. But there’s no need; creativity comes in many forms and often the opportunities are right around you and don’t involve money for supplies. Christine chats with Lucrecer Braxton about tapping into creative fierceness; how to carve out time and find creativity around you. They also talk about the intersection of creativity and activism, the pros and cons of side hustles, and favorite resources.

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Navigating Pandemic Back-To-School Season (with Dr. Robyn Silverman)

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 10:30:00 -0000

We’re in the thick of back-to-school season; who could have predicted a year ago how stressful it would be? Christine talks to Dr. Robyn Silverman about the current level of doom, gloom, dread, and confusion families are facing and how to navigate back-to-school season amidst the global pandemic. Christine and Robyn talk about focusing on kids’ strengths, managing expectations this fall, how to handle the social/emotional piece for kids, how to build relationships with teachers you and your kids likely won’t see much in person, and how to talk to kids about uncertainty.

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Dealing With Technology Fatigue (with Leticia Barr)

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 10:30:00 -0000

Amidst all of the uncertainty around this coming school year, the only certainty is that technology will be a part of it. Christine chats with guest host Leticia Barr about how to deal with technology fatigue. Christine and Leticia talk about daily structure, transition, and organizational tips. They also discuss how to handle tech-resistant kids and share their favorite fun tech resources.

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Pandemic Home Decluttering + Styling (with Paige Lewin)

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 10:29:00 -0000

It may seem a little light to talk about home decluttering and styling in the midst of a public health crisis, but feeling happy in your home is crucial because, well, our lives are more home-centric than ever before. Christine chats with guest host Paige Lewin about simple decluttering and styling tips that you can execute when you’re exhausted and on a budget. Because hello, global pandemic.

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Raising Kids Amidst Chaos (with Heather Greenwood Davis)

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 10:30:00 -0000

Everything is chaotic right now and it’s hard enough to function as a single human being, much less also raise kids amidst the chaos. Christine and guest host Heather Greenwood Davis talk about wading through the ups and downs of the pandemic, the new wave of activism around #BlackLivesMatter, and how to find space and moments of joy with family amidst the chaos, whether at home or on the road (in a socially distant way of course).

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Introducing Hello Relationships

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 10:30:00 -0000

We have a special announcement! Edit Your Life co-host Christine Koh has launched a new podcast with Edit Your Life’s most requested guest -- therapist Jonathan Baxter! Hello Relationships is a podcast to help you focus on common issues in relationships to stop small aggravations from becoming big problems so you can learn to grow and communicate better, whether that’s with a partner, your family, friends, or co-workers. We're dropping Episode 1 into your feed and hope you love it! To continue getting new episodes, subscribe to Hello Relationships wherever you get your podcasts. And to learn more, visit http://hellorelationships.com/ and follow on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/hellorelationships) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/hellorelationships/).

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Rethinking Summer Losses (with Meagan Francis)

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 10:30:00 -0000

The pandemic has brought on all manner of disappointments, and while it’s healthy and necessary to feel sad about those losses, given all the other stressors in the world right now, our nervous systems need a few wins. Christine and guest host Meagan Francis of The Mom Hour talk about how they’re rethinking summer losses into periodic wins.

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How to Keep Going During Dark Times

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 10:30:00 -0000

To say that things are painful and difficult right now...well, even the word “understatement” feels like an understatement. Christine and Asha talk about the storm within another storm we’re living right now in the face of recent racial atrocities and the global pandemic. They follow with ideas for how to keep going when everything feels awful.

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Everyday Frugal Edits

Thu, 21 May 2020 10:30:00 -0000

COVID-19 has forced people to live differently in so many ways (#understatement) and one of those ways is living a more frugal/economic lifestyle. Christine and Asha talk about how frugality is playing out in their homes right now + they share genius listener tips generated from an episode on easy eco-friendly habits.

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Embracing Everyday Moments (with LaShawn Wiltz)

Thu, 07 May 2020 10:30:00 -0000

The small positive everyday moments are crucial to keeping us going. Christine talks to LaShawn Wiltz about embracing and capturing everyday moments. They talk about letting go of aspirational social media FOMO, tuning in to the beauty of capturing everyday moments, simple tactics to level up your photography, and sources of inspiration.

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How To Increase Your Election Impact When You’re Exhausted

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 10:30:00 -0000

When your mind and heart is already breaking under the weight of today's news, how do you find the energy—or even the willingness—to do more? Christine and Asha acknowledge the political overwhelm most of us feel, and share small, simple, and even silent things you can do (beyond voting) to increase your election impact. This is an open-hearted and practical conversation about how to express your values through your political engagement, with options for everyone, no matter what your time, experience, or personality.

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How To Talk Tech Safety + Citizenship With Kids

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 16:29:00 -0000

Having “the tech talk” with kids can be daunting, especially given how quickly the tech landscape changes. Christine and Asha talk about essential topics to cover with kids (e.g., tech safety, screen time) as well as key things to consider (e.g., building trust, modeling behavior) as the first generation of parents contending with the Internet, mobile devices, and social media.

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Easy Eco-Friendly Habits

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 11:30:00 -0000

For many of us, the climate emergency is this massive, scary topic that’s hard to bring down to the level of our own lives. But the reality is, small eco-friendly edits make a difference. Christine and Asha share easy habit changes that will help you use less water, energy, and resources.

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How To Live Your Best Frugal Life (with Amiyrah Martin)

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 11:30:00 -0000

Oftentimes when people hear the word “frugality” they think about clipping coupons and depriving oneself of anything that lands in the “want” (vs. “need”) bucket. If that sounds familiar, get ready to have your perspective on frugality turned completely upside down! Christine talks to Amiyrah Martin about how to instill in kids the importance and meaning of frugality in a not-heavy-handed way, how to set frugal living goals, where to make the most impact with frugality in relation to food, fashion, and family, and how to reframe frugality as an expression of love and intentionality.

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Navigating Divorce + Single Parenthood (with Jessica Ashley)

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 11:30:00 -0000

To say that navigating divorce and single parenthood is challenging is a massive understatement. Christine welcomes content creator, content strategist, and divorce coach Jessica Ashley to answer some listener questions. Christine and Jessica talk about respectful separation, how to navigate the overall divorce transition and holidays with kids, and how to work less as a single parent, as well as the bigger picture issues of how to reclaim your sense of self and thrive through, and after, divorce.

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Mental + Physical Load Management (with Jonathan Baxter, LMHC)

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 10:30:00 -0000

Jobs, travel, home management, babies, complicated relationships...the stress of these things can have a major impact on our physical selves. How do we manage the mental and physical load of modern life? Christine welcomes back Edit Your Life’s most requested guest: therapist Jonathan Baxter. In response to a listener letter, Christine and Jonathan talk about the physical manifestation of stress, gender roles, the “having it all” myth, how to let go of how things “should” be done, doing vs. owning tasks, and family systems.

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Back-to-School Food Tactics (with Laura Fuentes)

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 10:00:00 -0000

Feeding kids is a fundamental part of parenting, but the particulars of getting everyone fed are onerous for so many parents. In this episode, Christine interviews Laura Fuentes about back-to-school food sanity. They cover both practical and emotional ground related to meal planning, picky eaters, and negativity around food. The goal: bringing sanity to breakfast, lunch, and dinner as we head back to school.

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Raising A Screen-Smart Kid (with Julianna Miner)

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Technology is both wonderful and complicated, and the complications grow exponentially as screens go from educational or entertainment “playback” for younger kids to digital eco-system and social “livelihood” for tweens and teens. In this episode, Christine interviews Julianna Miner about her new book, "Raising A Screen-Smart Kid: Embrace the Good and Avoid the Bad in the Digital Age." Christine and Julianna talk about how to decide when to get your kid a phone, kids and digital affirmation, modeling good tech behavior, teaching kids social skills, identifying digital addiction, and understanding digital mentorship.

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Becoming More Present

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 11:18:00 -0000

The tension between getting more stuff done and slowing down enough to savor and appreciate what’s happening around you is an ongoing challenge. Christine and Asha share simple ideas for how to be present in daily life when you’ve got a long to-do list hovering over your shoulder. They talk about communication and scheduling tweaks, device-free tactics, boundary setting, and more.

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Introducing Motherhood Sessions

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 19:12:00 -0000

If you’ve listened to our media and entertainment review episodes, you’ve heard Christine rave about the Gimlet Media shows Homecoming, Science Vs., and The Habitat. Today we want to introduce you to a new Gimlet Media podcast we think you’ll love: Motherhood Sessions. On Motherhood Sessions, psychiatrist Dr. Alexandra Sacks works with women who are struggling with the massive life and identity shifts that accompany motherhood. In the first episode, you’ll hear from Zoe, a woman who’s grappling with low self-esteem, a difficult ex- who isn’t carrying his co-parenting weight, the challenge of asking for help, and how to deal with her anger over what she now sees as a path filled with red flags that she chose to ignore. We hope this honest, compelling conversation resonates with you. (Note that Motherhood Sessions covers sensitive topics and includes some profanity.)

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How to Teach Kids Life Skills

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 10:21:00 -0000

It's always a good time for kids to learn real-world life skills, no matter how old they are. And judging by the viral popularity of our recent “100 Life Skills You Can Teach Your Kids in 5 Minutes or Less” list, people want to get started. Christine and Asha follow up on their list with practical tips for how to teach kids life skills. They talk about the importance of frustration tolerance, how to nudge to reluctant kids to learn, the reality that kids sometimes learn more readily from other adults, and the welcome reminder that it’s never too late to start.

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How To Talk About Gender Identity (with Casey Brown)

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 12:14:00 -0000

Language evolves over time; we need to evolve with it. Christine interviews Casey Brown about gender identity, language, and parenting. They talk about Casey’s gender identity journey over the last 17 years, the importance of giving kids room around gender identity, how kids are often more comfortable than adults when talking about gender, “pronouns 101,” and how compassionately communicating with other human beings boils down to some really, really simple universals and actions.

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Helping Kids Handle Disappointment

Thu, 14 Sep 2017 11:16:00 -0000

We all know intellectually that kids learn from challenges, and they grow stronger and have more self-confidence when they learn to navigate those challenges. But when you’re actually going through it it’s hard, as a parent, to watch your kid struggle. It’s also hard to identify where the line is between reasonable struggle and a real need for help. In this episode, Christine and Asha share 8 tips for how parents can help kids handle disappointment while not hovering.

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How To Teach Kids To Cook

Thu, 27 Apr 2017 13:21:00 -0000

Cooking = essential life skill. Christine and Asha talk about 10 tips for teaching kids to find inspiration in the kitchen and get cooking -- notably, in a low stress way spanning toddler through teens. Because hello, move-out skills.

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Our Parenting Do-Overs Wish List

Thu, 06 Apr 2017 12:46:00 -0000

Parenting is all about trial and error. You make the best decisions you can in the moment and often times don’t know how things will play out. Also, some things you think are a huge deal end up not being a big deal, while other things you didn’t notice or pay much attention to turn out to be really important. Christine and Asha talk about 8 lessons they have learned (and do-overs they wish they could have!) over their years parenting kids who now range in ages from 6 to 17.

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Letting Go + Making Leaps (with Dr. Ken Jeong)

Thu, 20 Oct 2016 11:31:00 -0000

Change can be hard and scary -- the uncertainty, the letting go of security, the need to trust in the act of trying. In this episode, Christine and Asha talk about and share Christine’s interview with actor Dr. Ken Jeong (of The Hangover and Dr. Ken fame) about making leaps. In this candid interview, Jeong shares about leaving medicine for acting, dealing with fear of failure and other people’s expectations, letting go of control, how his experience has impacted his parenting, and why his wife was the missing link and the catalyst for his success.

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Letting Kids Experience Risk

Thu, 31 Mar 2016 13:00:00 -0000

Protecting our kids is the most basic of parenting jobs, but how much is too much? When we shield kids from anything that’s remotely risky, we erase a valuable learning opportunity. In Episode 32 of Edit Your Life, Christine and Asha discuss the importance of exposing kids to reasonable risk and danger, how “reasonable” differs from parent-to-parent (even in the same family), and how knowing-- and trusting -- ourselves is crucial as we navigate risky territory with our kids.

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How To Bust Through Paper Clutter (with Erin Doland)

Thu, 24 Mar 2016 12:26:00 -0000

The never-ending nature of paper clutter -- incoming mail, bills, and school papers -- is both irritating and anxiety-provoking, and yet most of it can go straight into the recycle bin. In this episode, Asha interviews Erin Doland, Real Simple’s organizing columnist and author of the new book, Never Too Busy to Cure Clutter. Asha and Erin discuss the wisdom of handling paper clutter in small bits, note the energy difference between mindful and mindless organizing, and share practical tips for both handling incoming paper and busting through the paper clutter already filling your house.

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Modeling Imperfection

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 13:43:00 -0000

The notion of modeling behavior makes many parents feel like they’re in the perfection hot seat; that if they don’t act like paragons of humanity at all times, they’re setting their kids up for future therapy. Christine and Asha turn this idea upside down and discuss why embracing and modeling imperfection is a good thing and offer 8 tips for how to model imperfection, handle perfectionist kids, and use imperfect moments as communication levers.

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How To Get Kids To Do Chores

Thu, 18 Feb 2016 13:32:00 -0000

Chores represent a double parenting win -- you’re teaching your kids life skills while taking something off your load. But this seemingly everyday ritual is a constant source of frustration for families. Christine and Asha explore why families wrestle with integrating chores into their routine and share 10 tips for how to get kids to do them -- and hopefully realize that chores represent responsibility and eventual independence.

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Questioning The KonMari Decluttering Method

Thu, 21 Jan 2016 14:19:00 -0000

Marie Kondo’s “Japanese decluttering book” has taken the world by storm. The book details the author’s philosophy about organizing and decluttering, and gives step-by-step instructions for decluttering one’s home. She calls her specific steps the “KonMari Method,” and promises that it will change the lives of those who follow it. Thousands of people say it has, but plenty have voiced skepticism. In this episode, Christine and Asha touch on different aspects of Marie Kondo’s approach, and share their reactions -- both positive and negative -- to the KonMari Method.

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Saying Yes to Saying No

Thu, 14 Jan 2016 14:22:00 -0000

Christine and Asha share 9 tips to help you master the fine art of SAYING NO. Because while there are some things in life that are essential, a lot of things truly are optional. It’s your life, your choices -- we all have the power to identify the things that are important to us, and to make room for those things, in whatever ways we can.

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Serendipity Space

Thu, 10 Sep 2015 13:10:00 -0000

If your schedule is jam-packed to the max, there’s no room for unexpected awesome to happen. Christine and Asha introduce the concept of surrounding work and play with “serendipity space,” including 5 strategies for creating serendipity space in your life.

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Why Edit Your Life?

Thu, 20 Aug 2015 12:19:00 -0000

Wondering why it’s worth editing your life, or whether doing less = being lazy? Christine and Asha address why it can be hard to edit your life, how the journey is different for everyone, and why editing your life is necessary, doable, and totally awesome.

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Conquering Procrastination

Wed, 05 Aug 2015 12:48:00 -0000

Everyone procrastinates about something at some point, right? Christine and Asha share their own sorry tales of procrastination, along with actionable tips and inspiration for how you can defeat the procrastination beast.

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