Life On the Brink
Welcome to Life on the Brink,a lovely little place filled with inspiration and creativity, and is dedicated to enjoying life one day at a time. Together we’re exploring the beautiful things in this world that fascinate us, and often discovering something new. We all have dreams and goals that we aspire to reach, but even on the brink of the next step, let’s learn to embrace and ENJOY today.
Episodes
122 episodes
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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 121
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47:51
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 120
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44:33
*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...
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Season 5
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Episode 119
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12:15
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.
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Season 5
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Episode 118
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54:26
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 117
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40:51
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 116
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30:50
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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 115
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48:54
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&...
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Season 4
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Episode 114
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46:23
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 113
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55:47
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 112
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47:32
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 111
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52:32
Creating Your Dream Garden w/ Mattheiu Mehuys
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 110 of Life On the Brink!Spring is just around the corner, and if you’re like me it’s during this time of year that I always get excited to get back into the garden. In that vein, today I’m welcoming ...
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Season 4
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Episode 110
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51:32
First Home Renovation Update: it's been a year!
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 109 of Life On the Brink!It’s now been one year since I moved into my first house, and so much has changed! Josh and I have slowly but surely been renovating, furnishing and decorating this place and ...
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Season 4
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Episode 109
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51:26
Embracing Hygge to Enjoy (survive) the Winter
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 108 of Life On the Brink!This is the time of year when a sunny day versus a cloudy day can make all the difference; it’s that part of winter where I start to really crave springtime. It’s just around ...
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Season 4
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Episode 108
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41:08
Pregnancy Q&A + 20 week recap!
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 107 of Life On the Brink!This week I am officially 20 weeks pregnant with my first baby, which is kind of half way! It’s crazy to realize that in just a few months I’m going to have a whole baby girl ...
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Season 4
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Episode 107
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48:54
Favorite Books of 2023!
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 106 of Life On the Brink!Happy New Year! I hope you have enjoyed a restful holiday season and a lovely start to the new year. I do enjoy looking back on the last year, especially when it comes to spec...
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Season 4
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Episode 106
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43:21
Generations of Holiday Traditions w/ My Grandmother
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 105 of Life On the Brink!I love to talk about Christmas traditions and enjoy hearing others' memories of Christmases past, and today I absolutely cannot wait to share this episode with you! I have on ...
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Season 4
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Episode 105
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46:55
Spreading generosity and kindness this Christmas
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 104 of Life On the Brink!Christmastime is such a special time of year, not only because it’s filled with special music, food, and family traditions that we can only experience once a year, but because...
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Season 4
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Episode 104
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31:08
Books recommendations for winter and Christmas
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 103 of Life On the Brink!As we approach Christmas day, we're entering into that season where the cold (and sometimes rain) draw us indoors and the need for cozy hobbies becomes more and more apparent....
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Season 4
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Episode 103
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34:39
Gifting a Unique Experience this Holiday Season
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 102 of Life On the Brink!It’s the holiday season! I absolutely love this time of year, and this year more than ever I’m so glad for the magic of Christmastime. Along with the cooking and singing that ...
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Season 4
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Episode 102
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35:52
Inviting Gratitude and Joy (and a BIG announcement!)
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 101 of Life On the Brink!And to those in the States, Happy Thanksgiving! This is one of my favorite holidays, and I’m so excited to be celebrating with my family this year. It’s a beautiful time for t...
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Season 4
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Episode 101
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26:27
Hundredth Episode Celebration!
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 100 of Life On the Brink!Wow, I can’t believe I just said that! This is a huge goal met, so today’s episode is a celebration! I’m so touched by this community that is so consistent and lovely, you hav...
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Season 4
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Episode 100
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34:17
Tips and Hacks for Organization + helping out your future self
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 99 of Life On the Brink!Happy October! It’s a beautiful time of year, in my opinion one of the best months of the year. It’s around this month, though, that my schedule starts to look uncommonly busy,...
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Season 4
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Episode 99
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39:55
Cooking Quick and Delicious Meals (when you're low on time and on a budget)
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 98 of Life On the Brink!I’ve been rediscovering my love for cooking yet again, this time as a way to ground and stabilize myself, but also to explore creativity and welcome new fall flavors. I’ve real...
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Season 4
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Episode 98
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48:02
Autumn Favorites: all the books, teas, recipes, and projects I'm loving this season
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 97 of Life On the Brink!The weather is finally starting to (slowly) cool down and I couldn’t be more excited. Autumn comes with a state of mind and I am already there, so today is all about welcoming ...
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Season 4
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Episode 97
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42:28