Life On the Brink
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136 episodes
Spring Inspo: books, baking, garden plans and travel!
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 135 of Life On the Brink!It’s finally springtime- the best time of year! We survived the winter and can now THRIVE in the beauty of this special and short-lived season. As with every spring, I’m reinv...
Home Renovation Update: final stretch!
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 134 of Life On the Brink!It’s been three years since Josh and I moved into our house, and slowly but surely we’ve been turning it into our beautiful family home. It’s been a while since I’ve recapped ...
*MINI:* Valentine's Day thoughts and a VERY special announcement!
Hello hello, welcome to Episode 133, a little mini episode in between the regular monthly episodes to bring you an exciting announcement! Much is changing, and I can't wait to share along the way.Also, Happy (early) Valentine's Day! I ha...
Best Books of 2025!
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 132 of Life On the Brink!It’s time once again for one of my favorite episodes of the year, the always-beloved “favorite-books-i-read-last-year” episode. I was fortunate in encountering so many 5-star r...
Holiday Gatherings + a few Christmas favorites
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 131 of Life On the Brink!Happy Thanksgiving! No matter where you are, the holiday season is hereby upon us, and I couldn’t be more excited. This year I’m choosing to focus on streamlining my calendar o...
A Crochet Deep-Dive, early Christmas vibes + adjusting to toddler life
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 130 of Life On the Brink!October has gone by quickly and wonderfully, filled with so many autumnal moments and gatherings, as well as a few cozy hobbies that I’ve particularly been enjoying. Today I’m ...
Fall favorites: cozy hobbies, new recipes, books + enjoying autumn with a toddler
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 129 of Life On the Brink!Autumn is officially here and I couldn’t be more excited! This is such a short and sweet time of year and, especially as I now have a toddler on my hands. I’m determined to soa...
Favorite New Cookbooks + a summer recap
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 128 of Life On the Brink!Welcome to Season Six…I took a bit of a summer break to enjoy lots of time with my family and to keep up with my little girl (now a toddler, wild) but I am jumping right b...
Summer TBR, Bucket List + baby's 1st birthday recap
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 127 of Life On the Brink!It’s summer! After a long and wonderful spring season, the warm glow of summer is here at last. Today I’m sharing my (quite varied) book TBR, as well as some garden updates, b...
Lessons From My First Year of Motherhood
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 126 of Life On the Brink!It has now been nearly one year since I became a mom and WOW what a year it has been. So much has changed in my life and I’ve definitely learned things about myself and my out...
Spring gatherings, garden updates + the HOME LIBRARY of my dreams
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 125 of Life On the Brink!April is such a special month- in fact, today is my birthday! I’m celebrating by recapping what was perhaps the most FUN renovation project I’ve worked on in the past two year...
Springtime inspiration: TBR, crafts, garden plans, and baby's first spring!
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 124 of Life On the Brink!I can’t believe I’m saying it, but spring has finally arrived. After what has felt like an eternally long and dreary winter, once again the change of season has come just in t...
Taking Care of Yourself PART 2: seasonal depression, postpartum, grief, etc.
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 123 of Life On the Brink!I’m calling this episode a Part 2 as it sort of relates to one of the most popular episodes of the podcast: Episode 80 called
Best Books of 2024!
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 122 of Life On the Brink!It’s time once again for one of my favorite episodes of the year, the always-beloved “favorite-books-i-read-last-year” episode, where I am sharing 6 of my favorite reads from ...
A Restful Christmas at Home: slowing down, simplifying, and enjoying holiday comforts
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 121 of Life On the Brink!Every Christmas is unique, but this year is so unlike any other. This year I’m a mom and it’s my little girl’s very first Christmas, which is so special! It also means that I ...
Foodie Movie Night w/ my sister Sarah!
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 120 of Life On the Brink!We're back again with another installment of the Movie Night series, this time in a celebration of cooking, food, and the gathering that happens around it. I'm once again join...
*MINI:* A Podcast Update + happy halloween!
Hello hello, welcome to Episode 119, a little mini episode with an update and links to episodes from the archive for this fine Halloween Thursday.As I'm continuing to adjust to motherhood, I'm making some space to soak up this time whil...
My (positive) Birth Story + fourth trimester challenges
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 118 of Life On the Brink!This past June I had the craziest, most surreal experience: I gave birth to my daughter. It's wild to recount everything, and that's exactly what I'm doing in this episode.
Autumn Bucket List: books, recipes, and fall firsts with my baby
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 117 of Life On the Brink!It’s that magical time of year! The autumn season is upon us and I for one couldn’t be happier about it. This is my first fall with a new baby, and I’ve got so many books, cra...
I’m back! Life as a mom and preparing for a new season
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 116 and Season Five of Life On the Brink!It’s been a while- I hope your summer was lovely, because mine was life-changing! I’m now a mother, and I’m looking forward to this new season of life, the pod...
Season Four Finale: Expectations in Parenthood w/ my husband!
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 115 and the Season Four finale of Life On the Brink!We’ve finally arrived at the finale, which marks FOUR YEARS since I started this podcast during Covid. I’m wrapping up this season, and kicking off ...
Pregnancy Q&A- Part 2: third trimester, nesting, birth plan, etc.
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 114 of Life On the Brink!I’m officially entering the ninth month of pregnancy, which is totally wild to say! Around the 20 week mark I shared the beginning of our pregnancy journey and had a little Q&...
Navigating Facebook Marketplace: how I furnished my whole home on a budget
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 113 of Life On the Brink!I’m currently in a real nesting stage of my pregnancy, and as I’m decorating and furnishing the nursery for Baby Girl, I find that I’ve returned to my favorite way to shop for...
Springtime in the Garden: this year's simple gardening plan
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 112 of Life On the Brink!One of my favorite things about April is that it’s the start of growing season where I live. It’s finally time to put seeds in the earth and watch them grow! I’ve spent the pa...
Spring Inspiration! Books, activities, and everything I'm enjoying this spring
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 111 of Life On the Brink!It’s finally SPRING! This is decidedly my favorite season, and I’m particularly excited for it this year. What with Baby Girl coming in June and lots of home and garden things...