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Imposter Syndrome, Self Care and High School Crushes with BFFs Sarah and Em

Hello, hi! Today I'm joined by two of my favourite people in the whole world, my best friends Sarah and Emily. We decided to each write a few "deep" questions for one another and spend some time in conversation and letting the time pass while getting to know one another better. 
I love this medium effort opportunity for friends to spend time together, and I actually can't wait to do it again. Would you try this with your friends? Be sure to connect with me on Instagram @medium.lady, I would love to hear what you thought of this week's episode.
If you want to use the questions we created for today's episode here they are (in no particular order)
If you could take a time machine to your 18 year old self, what advice would you give yourself?
Design your dream house
If you were an app or software program which would you be?
What popular media/tv/music do you hate and why?
Describe an outfit that makes you feel like your best self
You have only one minute for self-care, what do you do?
If your 20 year old self could see you now what would they be most proud of?
What area of your life is most affected by imposter syndrome?
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Five Things to Try in your Creative Life

Hello, hi!
This is the final episode in my three part series on podcasting for beginners and everything  I learned after one year of podcasting. The last two episodes, Episode 33 and 34 discuss my pointers for the podcasting process for beginners and 5 things that I’ve learned. Today as the final episode is going to be Five more things I learned after podcasting for a year. And if you’re a regular listener of MLT you’ll know that when my episodes end on the “5” I usually do a series called 5 Things to try right now. So instead of that, we’ll talk about 5 things to try if you consider yourself a “creative” or someone in the active pursuit of a robust creative life.
And if you’re not a person with a podcast or a creative side hustle (or side stroll) I hope you'll keep listening and this episode will help to remove barriers associated with our perception of creativity as a product rather than a fulfilling process.
You can always help out the podcast by providing a rating or review, and sharing it with another Medium Lady in your life! And with the bi-weekly episode release schedule make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss when the new episodes drop. I love to connect with listeners, you can swing by to say hi on Instagram, @medium.lady
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Five Things I Learned after One Year Podcasting

Hello, hi!
This second episode is going to be the first five things I learned after one year of podcasting (or being a creator).
Now, I hope you’ll hold tight through this episode even if you're NOT interested in starting your own podcast because I think these ten things (5 things in this episode and 5 things next week) are actually useful ways of thinking about anything that you might spend one year practicing, and being bad at, experimenting and learning about. This episode is very much about the creative journey.
Help is the only way forward
Technology is all about perspective
Let your point of view evolve - but have one nevertheless
Listen to your own stuff and laugh at your own jokes
Let your audience surprise you
Some other things in this episode:
My Blue Snowball Microphone can be found on Amazon
Audacity software can be downloaded here for PC or Mac
 
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How to Podcast for Beginners

Hello, hi! Today I'm looking back on everything I've learned after 1 year of podcasting. This episode will cover my podcasting process and review the following
a) Drafting
b) Recording
c) Editing
d) Posting
e) Promoting!
Also I ask 5 questions you need to ask yourself if you're interested in starting your own podcast!
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Books I Read Winter 2022

Hello, hi! Today's episode brings us back after a March hiatus to talk about Books!! I read 15 books from January to March of 2022 and I review them all in this episode.
My general framework for reviews includes:
Probably pass - the books I think you won't miss if you never read them
Know yourself - the books that have specific characteristics that mean they aren't for everyone
Medium Lady Must reads - the books I personally think have something to offer every reader and will bring the joy of reading to my listeners
Let me know what you read this winter? Join in on the conversation after the episode on Instagram @medium.lady! I'll see you there :)
 
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This episode was edited and produced by Hannah Vandeven Dong.
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Music and Playlists

Hello, hi! We’re going to talk about music today, and playlists specifically, why I love music, and how playlists serve my personal motto of medium effort and mindful fun. Plus I’m going to talk about the Low, High and Medium Effort ways to build a playlist and get enjoyment from them.
*note: I talk A LOT about Spotify in this episode, but this content is not sponsored in anyway. I just love Spotify.
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Playlists mentioned:
What I found in the Winter by Medium Lady
Winter'ish by Medium Lady
Classic Family Flicks by Spotify
Best Instrumental by The Lazy Genius Kendra Adachi
Also mentioned:
secondhandsongs.com
 
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Introverts and Extroverts with Handsome Face

Hello, hi! Today I'm joined by my partner Nick, to talk about being introverted and extroverted in our marriage. We talk about when we knew we were extroverted/introverted and how it makes things easier or harder when you're partnered! Listen to hear what's great about being married to an extrovert or introvert and hear which of us would switch to the other type if we could!
Also mentioned in the episode:
Quiet: The Power of Introverts by Susan Cain
Married to an Introvert - tips for extroverts
What Introverts Married to Extroverts Need to Know - First Things First
You can always help out the podcast by providing a rating or review, and sharing it with another Medium Lady in your life! And with the bi-weekly episode release schedule make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss when the new episodes drop. I love to connect with listeners, you can swing by to say hi on Instagram, @medium.lady
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Aspirational Clutter with Bridget Baker

Hello, hi! I'm excited to welcome back Bridget Baker from @bridgetbakerminimalistmojo to chat with me about aspirational clutter. The new season of Medium Lady Talks felt like a great time to kick off some practical tips and thoughtful reflections on clutter and why we "acquire to aspire."
Bridget and I also discuss:
- Brene Brown's new book "Atlas of the Heart."
- Zoodlers and Zoodles (we say this word many times in the episode)
- Do you have any of these items taking up space in your home?
You can always help out the podcast by providing a rating or review, and sharing it with another Medium Lady in your life! And with the bi-weekly episode release schedule make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss when the new episodes drop. I love to connect with listeners, you can swing by to say hi on Instagram, @medium.lady
 
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How to Take Care While Sick

Hello, hi! Welcome to Season 2 of Medium Lady Talks! 
This week's episode talks about something most of us are familiar with at this point of 2022, getting sick. This episode covers my reflections on being sick in early January and what I've learned about how to take care when feeling the effects of illness. 
 
While this episode specifically covers "cold season" type illness, with symptoms that resolve and improve - I would invite anyone with experience with chronic illness or recurrent illness to connect on Instagram @medium.lady. This episode focuses on my own personal experience and invites you to reflect on yours, its not designed to be prescriptive or all-encompassing. If these tips help you, that's great! 
Here are the tips in the episode:
1. Sick doesn't equal Sad
2. Sick doesn't move in a straight line
3. Stay still when you're sick
4. You have the time to be sick
 
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Medium Lady Would Rather Be Reading - Fall/Winter Books 2021

Hello, hi! Today's episode is all about the books I read this fall/early winter. I'll do a deep dive (or at least a medium dive) on the 17 books I read and give my recommendations to "probably pass", "Medium Lady Must Reads" and the know yourself books in the middle. 
Knowing yourself, when it comes to building a robust reading habit, is really key. When you know what you like, and what you don't, you can reach for more books that align with what you like. And when you know what to reach for, you just keep reading!
Books mentioned today, in no particular order:
Think Again by Adam Grant
All in by Billie Jean King
Home Style Cookery by Matty Matheson
Yearbook by Seth Rogen
The Holiday Swap by Maggie Knox
Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
Black Girls Must Die Exhausted by Jayne Allen
The Accidental Apprentice by Amanda Foody
The Secret, Book and Scone Society by Ellery Adams
Blaze Island by Catherine Bush
Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory
Party of Two by Jasmine Guillory
Very Sincerely Yours by Kerry Winfrey
Matrix by Lauren Groff
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
The Birch Bark House by Louise Erdrich
The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich
You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson
Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert
Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo
Now, Discover Your Strengths by Donald Clifton
Indians on Vacation by Thomas King
Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant
On the Come Up by Angie Thomas
Five Little Indians by Michelle Good
Big Summer and That Summer by Jennifer Weiner
11/22/63 by Stephen King
Also in the Episode:l
The concept of Time Anxiety coined by my podcast idol @laura.tremaine you can hear her talk about that here
The Currently Reading podcast
My other book related episodes Episode 1, Episode 8, Episode 18
The Cozy Christmas Reads Episode 26 with Ali and Jillian
Episode 22 My Interview with Jayne Allen author of Black Girls Must Die Exhausted
You can always help out the podcast by providing a rating or review, and sharing it with another Medium Lady in your life! And with the bi-weekly episode release schedule make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss when the new episodes drop. I love to connect with listeners, you can swing by to say hi on Instagram, @medium.lady.
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