We've been recording The Wit &amp; Delight Podcast for one year and this project has been one of the highlights of the past twelve months for me. Now that we know the podcast space a bit more and can see the content you resonate with most, we are going to press pause and reframe our format.We're coming up with an exciting new way to think about the episodes we bring to you and new ways to showcase our guests. Stay tuned for a completely fresh concept we'll be releasing this spring!In the meantime, feel free to reach out to me at hello@witanddelight.com with any questions, and follow along with everything we're up to at witandelight.com and on Instagram at @witanddelight_.We'll see you back here before you know it! Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at housecall.substack.com/subscribe

We've been recording The Wit &amp; Delight Podcast for one year and this project has been one of the highlights of the past twelve months for me. Now that we know the podcast space a bit more and can see the content you resonate with most, we are going to press pause and reframe our format. We're coming up with an exciting new way to think about the episodes we bring to you and new ways to showcase our guests. Stay tuned for a completely fresh concept we'll be releasing this spring! In the meantime, feel free to reach out to me at <a href="mailto:hello@witanddelight.com">hello@witanddelight.com</a> with any questions, and follow along with everything we're up to at <a href="https://witanddelight.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">witandelight.com</a> and on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/witanddelight_/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@witanddelight_</a>. We'll see you back here before you know it! Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at <a href="https://housecall.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">housecall.substack.com/subscribe</a>

We'll Be Back Soon With Something New

Jennifer Anderson

Today we're talking with Jennifer Anderson, MSPH, RDN of Kids Eat in Color, which provides advice and tools to get your kids eating (and enjoying!) a wider variety of foods, specifically vegetables.In our conversation, we talk about food rules and picky eaters. We dive into all of the ways we impose different kinds of behaviors onto our children, ourselves, and other people in our lives about how we eat, what we eat, and how much we eat. I've been practicing intuitive eating for the past year and it's completely changed the way I listen to my body. I've been looking for ways to help my kids eat from a more intuitive place—to better advocate for when they're full and what they like—and to help them enjoy mealtime a little bit more. My conversation with Jennifer provided so much insight into how to do just that. I hope you find it as helpful as I have!Find Jennifer on Instagram @kids.eat.in.colorFind Kids Eat in Color on AmazonRead more about Jennifer's background, advice she'd give to others, and what a day in her life looks like on Wit &amp; Delight.FREE Resources from Kids Eat in ColorVeggie Exposure Shopping List and Menu TemplateA Guide on How to Help Your Child Try a New FoodAdditional Resources from Kids Eat in ColorReal Easy Weekdays Menu SystemBetterBites: A Therapeutic 4-Week Program for Families with Picky Eaters Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at housecall.substack.com/subscribe

Today we're talking with Jennifer Anderson, MSPH, RDN of <a href="https://kidseatincolor.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kids Eat in Color</a>, which provides advice and tools to get your kids eating (and enjoying!) a wider variety of foods, specifically vegetables. In our conversation, we talk about food rules and picky eaters. We dive into all of the ways we impose different kinds of behaviors onto our children, ourselves, and other people in our lives about how we eat, what we eat, and how much we eat. I've been practicing intuitive eating for the past year and it's completely changed the way I listen to my body. I've been looking for ways to help my kids eat from a more intuitive place—to better advocate for when they're full and what they like—and to help them enjoy mealtime a little bit more. My conversation with Jennifer provided so much insight into how to do just that. I hope you find it as helpful as I have! Find Jennifer on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kids.eat.in.color/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kids.eat.in.color</a> Find Kids Eat in Color <a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/kidseatincolor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on Amazon</a> <a href="https://witanddelight.com/2020/02/how-to-adopt-intuitive-eating-for-the-whole-family/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more about Jennifer's background, advice she'd give to others, and what a day in her life looks like on Wit &amp; Delight.</a> FREE Resources from Kids Eat in Color<ul><li><a href="http://bitly.com/VeggieList" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Veggie Exposure Shopping List and Menu Template</a></li><li><a href="http://bitly.com/tryitguide" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Guide on How to Help Your Child Try a New Food</a></li></ul>Additional Resources from Kids Eat in Color<ul><li><a href="https://jenniferanderson.kartra.com/page/ysS26" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Real Easy Weekdays Menu System</a></li><li><a href="https://jenniferanderson.kartra.com/page/o3U30" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BetterBites: A Therapeutic 4-Week Program for Families with Picky Eaters</a></li></ul> Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at <a href="https://housecall.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">housecall.substack.com/subscribe</a>

44 - How to Adopt Intuitive Eating for the Whole Family with Jennifer Anderson

Christy Laurence

Today I'm talking with Christy Laurence, the CEO and founder of Plann, an app that Wit &amp; Delight uses to manage our Instagram accounts every single day. I spend a ton of time on Instagram, and this app has made my life so much easier. It's allowed me time to do more of what matters to me most on Instagram, which is connecting with people.Plann was founded in 2016 and it's a business that grew out of a traumatic personal experience. Christy bootstrapped the business to seven figures in only twelve months. Used by over 1.5M+ brands in over 160+ countries, Plann has ranked in the top 800 grossing apps in the world, has a website visited by millions, and has a loyal customer base.Christy's story is one of perseverance and focus. Today she's sharing how she built her business from the ground up, how she incorporated self-care into her life after an intense health scare, and tips for how to optimize your content on Instagram.You can find Christy on Twitter at @ChristyLaurenc3 and on Instagram at @christyladylaurence. PLANN can be found at www.plannthat.com. Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at housecall.substack.com/subscribe

Today I'm talking with Christy Laurence, the CEO and founder of <a href="https://www.plannthat.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Plann</a>, an app that Wit &amp; Delight uses to manage our Instagram accounts every single day. I spend a ton of time on Instagram, and this app has made my life so much easier. It's allowed me time to do more of what matters to me most on Instagram, which is connecting with people. Plann was founded in 2016 and it's a business that grew out of a traumatic personal experience. Christy bootstrapped the business to seven figures in only twelve months. Used by over 1.5M+ brands in over 160+ countries, Plann has ranked in the top 800 grossing apps in the world, has a website visited by millions, and has a loyal customer base. Christy's story is one of perseverance and focus. Today she's sharing how she built her business from the ground up, how she incorporated self-care into her life after an intense health scare, and tips for how to optimize your content on Instagram. You can find Christy on Twitter at <a href="http://christylaurenc3/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ChristyLaurenc3</a> and on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christyladylaurence/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@christyladylaurence</a>. PLANN can be found at <a href="https://www.plannthat.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.plannthat.com</a>. Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at <a href="https://housecall.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">housecall.substack.com/subscribe</a>

43 - The Importance of Perseverance in the Face of Adversity with Christy Laurence

I recently asked our Wit &amp; Delight audience on Instagram what relationship questions they had for my husband Joe and me, and the responses flooded in. In this episode, Joe and I dive into topics surrounding money, therapy, communication and dealing with conflict, and how our relationship changed after having kids.We answer a number of your questions, including:- How can I have faith to try marriage again after a very bad one?- How do you manage money together? - How do you deal with situations that arise from communication mishaps?- Did you ever stop believing in true love at any point (before you met, obviously)?- How do you handle "funks" or feeling disconnected after a second baby? - Have you ever done couples therapy? We get really honest about both the difficulties and highlights of our relationship and offer advice for people in similar situations.As promised in the episode, here are some photos that showcase Joe's doppelgänger, Harrison Ford: one and two.Follow Kate @witanddelight_Follow Joe @hellojoepetersFIND MORE ON THE BLOG- The Most Important Questions You Need to Ask Before Moving in Together- Joe's Advice on Dating, Compromise, Effective Communication, and More- Love, Marriage, and Second Chances Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at housecall.substack.com/subscribe

I recently asked our Wit &amp; Delight audience on Instagram what relationship questions they had for my husband Joe and me, and the responses flooded in. In this episode, Joe and I dive into topics surrounding money, therapy, communication and dealing with conflict, and how our relationship changed after having kids. We answer a number of your questions, including: - How can I have faith to try marriage again after a very bad one? - How do you manage money together? - How do you deal with situations that arise from communication mishaps? - Did you ever stop believing in true love at any point (before you met, obviously)? - How do you handle "funks" or feeling disconnected after a second baby? - Have you ever done couples therapy? We get really honest about both the difficulties and highlights of our relationship and offer advice for people in similar situations. As promised in the episode, here are some photos that showcase Joe's doppelgänger, Harrison Ford: <a href="https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.gettyimages.com%2Fphotos%2Famerican-actor-harrison-ford-in-his-home-in-los-angeles-us-picture-id1091752740%3Fs%3D612x612&amp;imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gettyimages.no%2Fphotos%2Fharrison-ford-1981&amp;tbnid=ln0O-NS3bAIhMM&amp;vet=12ahUKEwjagK-Rt8rnAhUOvKwKHcR0AaYQMygKegUIARDxAQ..i&amp;docid=bBg5mebwmGQqFM&amp;w=612&amp;h=402&amp;q=harrison%20ford%20pool&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjagK-Rt8rnAhUOvKwKHcR0AaYQMygKegUIARDxAQ#h=402&amp;imgdii=xk-8TDaYP_VybM:&amp;vet=12ahUKEwjagK-Rt8rnAhUOvKwKHcR0AaYQMygKegUIARDxAQ..i&amp;w=612" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">one</a> and <a href="https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F1aWpny7.jpg&amp;imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fimgur.com%2Fgallery%2F1aWpny7&amp;tbnid=v-po2-sen-aiyM&amp;vet=12ahUKEwif8-71tsrnAhUUGs0KHXfUA6wQMygCegUIARD3AQ..i&amp;docid=t9mCJH6VSWcDDM&amp;w=570&amp;h=826&amp;q=harrison%20ford%201970s&amp;ved=2ahUKEwif8-71tsrnAhUUGs0KHXfUA6wQMygCegUIARD3AQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">two</a>. Follow Kate <a href="https://www.instagram.com/witanddelight_/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@witanddelight_</a> Follow Joe <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hellojoepeters/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@hellojoepeters</a> FIND MORE ON THE BLOG - <a href="https://witanddelight.com/2020/02/the-most-important-questions-you-need-to-ask-before-moving-in-together/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Most Important Questions You Need to Ask Before Moving in Together</a> - <a href="https://witanddelight.com/2020/02/joes-advice-on-dating-compromise-effective-communication-and-more/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joe's Advice on Dating, Compromise, Effective Communication, and More</a> - <a href="https://witanddelight.com/2013/12/love-marriage-second-chances/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Love, Marriage, and Second Chances</a> Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at <a href="https://housecall.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">housecall.substack.com/subscribe</a>

42 - How To Make a Relationship Work When You're "Not Compatible"

It’s 2020, and high time we stop minimizing mental health issues. So why do so many people joke about having seasonal affective disorder? Sometimes universal emotions like sadness are likened to the symptoms of mental illness, which really doesn’t help us understand, connect, or seek treatment when we’re suffering.It’s important to clarify and understand this first: Sadness is a normal human emotion.We experience sadness our entire lives and will continue to for our remaining time on earth. We tend to be sad about something—triggered by an event, a circumstance, a thought. This also means that the state of being sad changes; it comes and goes with time once we’ve processed the triggering event. But sadness on its own is different than a more serious mental health disorder. Yes, it is a huge bummer when the holiday season ends, but a prolonged state of depression that begins to occur as we march toward the shortest day of the year? That’s more serious than sadness alone.Depression—and in the case of this essay, seasonal affective disorder—is not a normal emotional state. It’s a mental illness that changes all sorts of important functions like how we think, how we process emotions, how we perceive what is going on around us. The difference between depression and SAD is that the latter usually begins and ends around the same time of year. Find all our resources and more information on www.witanddelight.com Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at housecall.substack.com/subscribe

It’s 2020, and high time we stop minimizing mental health issues. So why do so many people joke about having seasonal affective disorder? Sometimes universal emotions like sadness are likened to the symptoms of mental illness, which really doesn’t help us understand, connect, or seek treatment when we’re suffering. It’s important to clarify and understand this first: Sadness is a normal human emotion. We experience sadness our entire lives and will continue to for our remaining time on earth. We tend to be sad about something—triggered by an event, a circumstance, a thought. This also means that the state of being sad changes; it comes and goes with time once we’ve processed the triggering event. But sadness on its own is different than a more serious mental health disorder. Yes, it is a huge bummer when the holiday season ends, but a prolonged state of depression that begins to occur as we march toward the shortest day of the year? That’s more serious than sadness alone.Depression—and in the case of this essay, seasonal affective disorder—is not a normal emotional state. It’s a mental illness that changes all sorts of important functions like how we think, how we process emotions, how we perceive what is going on around us. The difference between depression and SAD is that the latter usually begins and ends around the same time of year. Find all our resources and more information on <a href="https://witanddelight.com/2020/01/how-to-deal-with-sad/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.witanddelight.com</a> Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at <a href="https://housecall.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">housecall.substack.com/subscribe</a>

41 - How to Deal with SAD

Tara Foley

Today I sit down with Tara Foley, founder of the first clean beauty retailer, Follain. Tara and I explore the nuances and misconceptions of "clean beauty" and why so many of us find ourselves confused and overwhelmed when it comes to making a better choice for our health.We also dive into what it means to be an entrepreneur and mother, why a business oftentimes feels like having another child, and how our own mothers influenced the paths we both took in our careers.I hope you enjoy this episode with Tara Foley!  Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at housecall.substack.com/subscribe

Today I sit down with Tara Foley, founder of the first clean beauty retailer, <a href="http://bit.ly/36aIyih" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follain</a>. Tara and I explore the nuances and misconceptions of "clean beauty" and why so many of us find ourselves confused and overwhelmed when it comes to making a better choice for our health. We also dive into what it means to be an entrepreneur and mother, why a business oftentimes feels like having another child, and how our own mothers influenced the paths we both took in our careers. I hope you enjoy this episode with <a href="http://bit.ly/36aIyih" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tara Foley!</a> Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at <a href="https://housecall.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">housecall.substack.com/subscribe</a>

40 - How to Make the Switch to a Non-Toxic Skincare Routine with Tara Foley

The secret to getting more done every day is to make the moments in between work for you.I had no idea how much time I was wasting until I started taking inventory of what I was actually doing with the minutes and hours in each day. Sometimes I’d hand thirty minutes over to investigating who Harry Styles’ new songs were about, and other days I’d organize my books by color to avoid opening the mail that had been sitting on my counter for a week (or more).We have plenty of noble reasons to avoid doing the things we know are most pressing, and these kinds of excuses are the most dangerous because they hide under the mask of productivity.This episode explores how to make the most of the moments in between.  Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at housecall.substack.com/subscribe

The secret to getting more done every day is to make the moments in between work for you. I had no idea how much time I was wasting until I started taking inventory of what I was actually doing with the minutes and hours in each day. Sometimes I’d hand thirty minutes over to investigating who Harry Styles’ new songs were about, and other days I’d organize my books by color to avoid opening the mail that had been sitting on my counter for a week (or more).We have plenty of noble reasons to avoid doing the things we know are most pressing, and these kinds of excuses are the most dangerous because they hide under the mask of productivity. This episode explores how to make the most of the moments in between.  Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at <a href="https://housecall.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">housecall.substack.com/subscribe</a>

39 - Hack Your Productivity with These 5-Minute Tasks

This year felt like a constant gut punch with resistance around every corner, but you know what? I’m so, so happy that it did. Everything that did change was worth fighting for. I fought for my business, my family, my marriage, my friends, my self-worth. It became clear what wasn’t necessary, who to let go, and who to let in. But there was one lesson that changed everything, and I didn’t realize what it was until I sat down to write my thoughts about the past year. Here’s what 2019 looked like in my world. Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at housecall.substack.com/subscribe

This year felt like a constant gut punch with resistance around every corner, but you know what? I’m so, so happy that it did. Everything that did change was worth fighting for. I fought for my business, my family, my marriage, my friends, my self-worth. It became clear what wasn’t necessary, who to let go, and who to let in.  But there was one lesson that changed everything, and I didn’t realize what it was until I sat down to write my thoughts about the past year. Here’s what 2019 looked like in my world. Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at <a href="https://housecall.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">housecall.substack.com/subscribe</a>

38 - Doing Hard Things: Lessons Learned in 2019

We're back and easing into the New Year with this meditation from Dr. Anna Roth. We'll be back full swing next week! Happy New Year! - Kate and Team W&amp;D Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at housecall.substack.com/subscribe

We're back and easing into the New Year with this meditation from Dr. Anna Roth. We'll be back full swing next week! Happy New Year! - Kate and Team W&amp;D Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at <a href="https://housecall.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">housecall.substack.com/subscribe</a>

37 - Meditation for 2020 from Dr. Anna Roth

Dr. Anna Roth and Kate discuss how to better connect with your future self and why it can be so hard to imagine a future outside your internal limitations.Resources: Tara Brach Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at housecall.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Anna Roth and Kate discuss how to better connect with your future self and why it can be so hard to imagine a future outside your internal limitations. Resources: <a href="https://www.tarabrach.com/talks-audio-video/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tara Brach</a> Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at <a href="https://housecall.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">housecall.substack.com/subscribe</a>

36 - Why You Should Try Manifesting Your Best Self

Hosted by founder Kate Arends, the Wit &amp; Delight podcast delves deep into the intersection of life and style. Our weekly conversations explore the empowering ways in which our choices, big or small, lead to unexpected beauty and self-discovery. Join us to discover the limitless possibilities when creativity and authenticity meet.  housecall.substack.com

My short and sweet review is that I patiently wait for new episodes— I find the conversations and topics intriguing, purposeful, and I walk away with value added to my life. Thanks, Kate!

Love it!

I like Kate’s real an honest opinions and also she makes this very straight forward and actionable.

Helpful & Real

Hosted by founder Kate Arends, the Wit &amp; Delight podcast delves deep into the intersection of life and style. Our weekly conversations explore the empowering ways in which our choices, big or small, lead to unexpected beauty and self-discovery. Join us to discover the limitless possibilities when creativity and authenticity meet. <a href="https://housecall.substack.com/s/wit-and-delight?utm_medium=podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">housecall.substack.com</a>

The Wit & Delight Podcast

If you lost everything you own, how would you rebuild your life? A house fire completely changed Liz Tornell’s life and inspired her business Hello, Liz, which provides a tailored approach to organizing, decluttering, styling, and staging. Our relationship with things is far more complicated than being a minimalist or maximalist. We get into questions around what to do with sentimental objects, the one room in your home you should always *try* to keep organized, and why her work is in many ways, a form of therapy. We are SO HAPPY that you're here and we LOVE hearing from you! Our email address is hello@witanddelight.com and you can find us on Instagram @witanddelight_.To stay up to date on all things Wit &amp; Delight, please subscribe to this podcast and sign up for our newsletter here.Artwork Photo by 2nd TruthMusic by Podington Bear-----JOIN THE COMMUNITYFOLLOW WIT &amp; DELIGHT ON INSTAGRAM: @witanddelight_ FIND MORE WIT &amp; DELIGHT CONTENT AT: www.witanddelight.comSTAY UP TO DATE WITH ALL THINGS WIT &amp; DELIGHT ON OUR EMAIL LIST: http://bit.ly/2Hw39VH Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at housecall.substack.com/subscribe

If you lost everything you own, how would you rebuild your life? A house fire completely changed Liz Tornell’s life and inspired her business Hello, Liz, which provides a tailored approach to organizing, decluttering, styling, and staging. Our relationship with things is far more complicated than being a minimalist or maximalist. We get into questions around what to do with sentimental objects, the one room in your home you should always *try* to keep organized, and why her work is in many ways, a form of therapy. We are SO HAPPY that you're here and we LOVE hearing from you! Our email address is <a href="http://bit.ly/2Hw39VH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hello@witanddelight.com</a> and you can find us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/witanddelight_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@witanddelight_</a>. To stay up to date on all things Wit &amp; Delight, please subscribe to this podcast and sign up for our newsletter here. Artwork Photo by 2nd Truth Music by Podington Bear ----- JOIN THE COMMUNITY FOLLOW WIT &amp; DELIGHT ON INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/witanddelight_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@witanddelight_ </a> FIND MORE WIT &amp; DELIGHT CONTENT AT: <a href="https://witanddelight.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.witanddelight.com</a> STAY UP TO DATE WITH ALL THINGS WIT &amp; DELIGHT ON OUR EMAIL LIST: <a href="http://bit.ly/2Hw39VH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2Hw39VH</a> Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at <a href="https://housecall.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">housecall.substack.com/subscribe</a>

08 - Losing Everything and How To Start Again

When I was tested for ADHD at 27 (using continuous performance tasks (CPTs) and a year's worth of analysis from my therapist), before I was walked through my results, I was asked if I'd graduated college. My test scores were off the charts for impulsivity, erratic thought patterns, and the way the executive functioning part of my brain worked. Though I always knew I was a little “different,” I started sobbing because I was relieved that I could point to a specific diagnosis and someone else could see exactly how hard I had to work just to make it through school. Since then I've learned how to not only manage my ADHD but thrive while managing it. In fact, I like to think of it as my secret weapon. In this episode, I'm walking you through all of the ways I've learned to maximize my days through ruthless prioritization, time blocking, and managing distractions. To stay up to date on all things Wit &amp; Delight, please subscribe to this podcast and sign up for our newsletter here.Artwork Photo by 2nd TruthMusic by Podington BearThe One Thing by Gary Keller-----JOIN THE COMMUNITYFOLLOW WIT &amp; DELIGHT ON INSTAGRAM: @witanddelight_ FIND MORE WIT &amp; DELIGHT CONTENT AT: www.witanddelight.comSTAY UP TO DATE WITH ALL THINGS WIT &amp; DELIGHT ON OUR EMAIL LIST: http://bit.ly/2Hw39VH Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at housecall.substack.com/subscribe

When I was tested for ADHD at 27 (using continuous performance tasks (CPTs) and a year's worth of analysis from my therapist), before I was walked through my results, I was asked if I'd graduated college. My test scores were off the charts for impulsivity, erratic thought patterns, and the way the executive functioning part of my brain worked. Though I always knew I was a little “different,” I started sobbing because I was relieved that I could point to a specific diagnosis and someone else could see exactly how hard I had to work just to make it through school. Since then I've learned how to not only manage my ADHD but thrive while managing it. In fact, I like to think of it as my secret weapon. In this episode, I'm walking you through all of the ways I've learned to maximize my days through ruthless prioritization, time blocking, and managing distractions. To stay up to date on all things Wit &amp; Delight, please subscribe to this podcast and sign up for our newsletter here. Artwork Photo by 2nd Truth Music by Podington Bear <a href="https://www.the1thing.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The One Thing by Gary Keller</a> ----- JOIN THE COMMUNITY FOLLOW WIT &amp; DELIGHT ON INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/witanddelight_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@witanddelight_ </a> FIND MORE WIT &amp; DELIGHT CONTENT AT: <a href="http://www.witanddelight.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.witanddelight.com</a> STAY UP TO DATE WITH ALL THINGS WIT &amp; DELIGHT ON OUR EMAIL LIST: <a href="http://bit.ly/2Hw39VH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2Hw39VH</a> Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at <a href="https://housecall.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">housecall.substack.com/subscribe</a>

10 - How I Prioritize and Schedule My Time

October is ADHD Awareness Month, and this week on the Wit &amp; Delight Podcast Dr. Anna Roth and I are discussing our experiences with ADHD.Both Anna and I are diagnosed with ADHD. In today's episode, we're going to talk about our personal experiences, what our diagnosis process was like, how we dealt with the diagnosis, and some of the ways we've reframed our approach to living with ADHD, viewing it instead as a superpower of sorts.You can also listen to our first episode with Dr. Anna Roth here, where we discuss the topic of therapy, and our second episode here, where we discuss the topic of natural beauty.If you'd like more insight about my own experience with ADHD, take a look at my most recent blog post, From Loathing to Loving My Crazy Awesome, Dangerously Fast Brain.-If you are interested in connecting with Dr. Anna Roth, please learn more about her Truth Tellers Program. Dr. Anna is offering an exclusive discount to W&amp;D readers and podcast listeners for the Truth Tellers ProgramFirst month free for the online program using code: W&amp;D$50 off the in person offering using code: W&amp;D1 Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at housecall.substack.com/subscribe

October is ADHD Awareness Month, and this week on the Wit &amp; Delight Podcast Dr. Anna Roth and I are discussing our experiences with ADHD.Both Anna and I are diagnosed with ADHD. In today's episode, we're going to talk about our personal experiences, what our diagnosis process was like, how we dealt with the diagnosis, and some of the ways we've reframed our approach to living with ADHD, viewing it instead as a superpower of sorts.You can also listen to our first episode with Dr. Anna Roth <a href="https://radiopublic.com/the-wit-delight-podcast-G2B1Yy/s1!816c5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>, where we discuss the topic of therapy, and our second episode <a href="https://witanddelight.com/2019/10/a-conversation-on-natural-beauty-with-dr-anna-roth/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>, where we discuss the topic of natural beauty.If you'd like more insight about my own experience with ADHD, take a look at my most recent blog post, <a href="https://witanddelight.com/2019/10/from-loathing-to-loving-my-crazy-awesome-dangerously-fast-brain/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">From Loathing to Loving My Crazy Awesome, Dangerously Fast Brain.</a> - If you are interested in connecting with Dr. Anna Roth, please learn more about her <a href="https://www.drannaroth.com/truth-tellers?utm_source=Podcast&amp;utm_medium=Show%20Notes&amp;utm_campaign=Episode%2033%20-%20Holidays%2011%2F6%2F19" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Truth Tellers Program</a>. Dr. Anna is offering an exclusive discount to W&amp;D readers and podcast listeners for the Truth Tellers Program<ul><li>First month free for the online program using code: W&amp;D</li><li>$50 off the in person offering using code: W&amp;D1</li></ul> Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at <a href="https://housecall.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">housecall.substack.com/subscribe</a>

31- Dr. Anna on ADHD

Five ways to establish a new morning ritual that will change your entire day. And none of them include going to the gym before the sun comes up! Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at housecall.substack.com/subscribe

Five ways to establish a new morning ritual that will change your entire day. And none of them include going to the gym before the sun comes up! Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at <a href="https://housecall.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">housecall.substack.com/subscribe</a>

18 - Morning Rituals

Barbara Powell

Today on The Wit &amp; Delight Podcast, I'm sitting down with Barbara Powell of Speakeasy. Barbara is a professional certified health coach with Speakeasy, which presents a brand new way of looking at how we deal with really bad days. You can essentially drop in at one of Speakeasy's three Minneapolis locations or schedule an appointment online with a licensed professional to talk about whatever is on your mind. The whole idea is that you look at how you're feeling right now in the moment and figure out how you can take actionable steps toward moving past whatever is on your mind.In this conversation, we discuss how Speakeasy helps clients, what it means to be a health coach, and how to know when you should go to therapy versus going to see a health coach. It's an enlightening look at how we can approach the bad days and tough situations that inevitably arise in life.If you have any follow-up questions for Barbara, you can reach out at barbara@speakeasycare.com. Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at housecall.substack.com/subscribe

Today on The <a href="https://witanddelight.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wit &amp; Delight</a> Podcast, I'm sitting down with <a href="mailto:barbara@speakeasycare.com">Barbara Powell</a> of <a href="https://speakeasycare.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=Episode%2035" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Speakeasy</a>. Barbara is a professional certified health coach with Speakeasy, which presents a brand new way of looking at how we deal with really bad days. You can essentially drop in at one of Speakeasy's three <a href="https://speakeasycare.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=Episode%2035#visit-us" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Minneapolis locations</a> or <a href="https://speakeasycare.com/pages/book-now?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=Episode%2035" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">schedule an appointment online </a>with a licensed professional to talk about whatever is on your mind. The whole idea is that you look at how you're feeling right now in the moment and figure out how you can take actionable steps toward moving past whatever is on your mind.In this conversation, we discuss how Speakeasy helps clients, what it means to be a health coach, and how to know when you should go to therapy versus going to see a health coach. It's an enlightening look at how we can approach the bad days and tough situations that inevitably arise in life.If you have any follow-up questions for Barbara, you can reach out at <a href="mailto:barbara@speakeasycare.com">barbara@speakeasycare.com</a>. Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at <a href="https://housecall.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">housecall.substack.com/subscribe</a>

35 - A New Way to Approach Bad Days with Barbara Powell

The whole story behind how my life broke down and a new point of view on productivity emerged. Today I share my tips, tricks, and mindset shifts that helped me move from doing  busy work to doing good work. Shop the Stay on Track Planner here: https://shopwitanddelight.com/stay-on-track-desktop-notepad/JOIN THE COMMUNITYFOLLOW WIT &amp; DELIGHT ON INSTAGRAM: @witanddelight_ FIND MORE WIT &amp; DELIGHT CONTENT AT: www.witanddelight.comSTAY UP TO DATE WITH ALL THINGS WIT &amp; DELIGHT ON OUR EMAIL LIST: http://bit.ly/2Hw39VH Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at housecall.substack.com/subscribe

The whole story behind how my life broke down and a new point of view on productivity emerged. Today I share my tips, tricks, and mindset shifts that helped me move from doing  busy work to doing good work. Shop the Stay on Track Planner here: <a href="https://shopwitanddelight.com/stay-on-track-desktop-notepad/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://shopwitanddelight.com/stay-on-track-desktop-notepad/</a> JOIN THE COMMUNITY FOLLOW WIT &amp; DELIGHT ON INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/witanddelight_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@witanddelight_ </a> FIND MORE WIT &amp; DELIGHT CONTENT AT: <a href="http://www.witanddelight.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.witanddelight.com</a> STAY UP TO DATE WITH ALL THINGS WIT &amp; DELIGHT ON OUR EMAIL LIST: <a href="http://bit.ly/2Hw39VH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2Hw39VH</a> Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at <a href="https://housecall.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">housecall.substack.com/subscribe</a>

23 - Staying Focused in Work and Life

In the era of overnight billionaires like Kylie Jenners and Mark Zuckerbergs, it’s hard to not feel like we missed the memo. While we were busy trying to figure out how to apply for health insurance, these kids were building empires. We don’t begin our lives on the same starting block, not by a long shot, but that doesn’t mean we won’t reach the finish line. Accepting we’re not racing others helps. What’s even more powerful is realizing we’re not racing TIME, we’re challenging ourselves to change our relationship with work. While our journeys won’t look like the stories we read in magazines, it doesn’t mean they can’t be any less remarkable. Today we walk through the mental road blocks, setting expectations and intentions, and defining success while embarking on a career change.If you've ever worried about what others will think or that you don't deserve a second change, this episode is for YOU. About the podcast: The Wit &amp; Delight Podcast is hosted by founder Kate Arends. Each week we discuss where life and style intersect and how the choices we make (both big and small) can help us find empowerment, self-discovery, and beauty in unexpected places.  Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at housecall.substack.com/subscribe

In the era of overnight billionaires like Kylie Jenners and Mark Zuckerbergs, it’s hard to not feel like we missed the memo. While we were busy trying to figure out how to apply for health insurance, these kids were building empires. We don’t begin our lives on the same starting block, not by a long shot, but that doesn’t mean we won’t reach the finish line. Accepting we’re not racing others helps. What’s even more powerful is realizing we’re not racing TIME, we’re challenging ourselves to change our relationship with work. While our journeys won’t look like the stories we read in magazines, it doesn’t mean they can’t be any less remarkable.  Today we walk through the mental road blocks, setting expectations and intentions, and defining success while embarking on a career change. If you've ever worried about what others will think or that you don't deserve a second change, this episode is for YOU.  About the podcast: The Wit &amp; Delight Podcast is hosted by founder Kate Arends. Each week we discuss where life and style intersect and how the choices we make (both big and small) can help us find empowerment, self-discovery, and beauty in unexpected places.  Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at <a href="https://housecall.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">housecall.substack.com/subscribe</a>

05 - How To Change Your Career at 30, 40, 50-- and Beyond

We're living in a world where our attention is for sale and we’re consuming information with few limitations and boundaries that place our self-interest top of mind. This episode explores why our brains are having such a hard time keeping us on task in this digital age and what we can do about it. We are SO HAPPY that you're here and we LOVE hearing from you! Our email address is hello@witanddelight.com and you can find us on Instagram @witanddelight_.To stay up to date on all things Wit &amp; Delight, please subscribe to this podcast and sign up for our newsletter here.Artwork Photo by 2nd TruthMusic by Podington BearCal Newport: http://calnewport.com/Finding It Hard to Focus? Maybe It’s Not Your Fault by Casey Schwartz -- NYT-----JOIN THE COMMUNITYFOLLOW WIT &amp; DELIGHT ON INSTAGRAM: @witanddelight_ FIND MORE WIT &amp; DELIGHT CONTENT AT: www.witanddelight.comSTAY UP TO DATE WITH ALL THINGS WIT &amp; DELIGHT ON OUR EMAIL LIST: http://bit.ly/2Hw39VH Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at housecall.substack.com/subscribe

We're living in a world where our attention is for sale and we’re consuming information with few limitations and boundaries that place our self-interest top of mind. This episode explores why our brains are having such a hard time keeping us on task in this digital age and what we can do about it. We are SO HAPPY that you're here and we LOVE hearing from you! Our email address is <a href="mailto:hello@witanddelight.com">hello@witanddelight.com</a> and you can find us on Instagram @witanddelight_. To stay up to date on all things Wit &amp; Delight, please subscribe to this podcast and sign up for our newsletter here. Artwork Photo by 2nd Truth Music by Podington Bear Cal Newport: <a href="http://calnewport.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://calnewport.com/</a> <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/14/style/how-can-i-focus-better.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Finding It Hard to Focus? Maybe It’s Not Your Fault by Casey Schwartz -- NYT</a> ----- JOIN THE COMMUNITY FOLLOW WIT &amp; DELIGHT ON INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/witanddelight_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@witanddelight_ </a> FIND MORE WIT &amp; DELIGHT CONTENT AT: <a href="http://www.witanddelight.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.witanddelight.com</a> STAY UP TO DATE WITH ALL THINGS WIT &amp; DELIGHT ON OUR EMAIL LIST: <a href="http://bit.ly/2Hw39VH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2Hw39VH</a> Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at <a href="https://housecall.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">housecall.substack.com/subscribe</a>

09 - Why Focusing Is Hard

Joe gets real on living inside the Wit &amp; Delight Instagram feed, the decor decisions he loves and hates, and how we've learned to respect our different needs when it comes to living well at home. About the podcast: The Wit &amp; Delight Podcast is hosted by founder Kate Arends. Each week we discuss where life and style intersect and how the choices we make (both big and small) can help us find empowerment, self-discovery, and beauty in unexpected places. We are SO HAPPY that you're here and we LOVE hearing from you! Our email address is hello@witanddelight.com and you can find us on Instagram @witanddelight_. To stay up to date on all things Wit &amp; Delight, please subscribe to this podcast and sign up for our newsletter here. Artwork Photo by 2nd TruthMusic by Podington Bear Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at housecall.substack.com/subscribe

Joe gets real on living inside the Wit &amp; Delight Instagram feed, the decor decisions he loves and hates, and how we've learned to respect our different needs when it comes to living well at home.  About the podcast: The Wit &amp; Delight Podcast is hosted by founder Kate Arends. Each week we discuss where life and style intersect and how the choices we make (both big and small) can help us find empowerment, self-discovery, and beauty in unexpected places. We are SO HAPPY that you're here and we LOVE hearing from you! Our email address is <a href="mailto:hello@witanddelight.com">hello@witanddelight.com</a> and you can find us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/witanddelight_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram @witanddelight_.</a> To stay up to date on all things Wit &amp; Delight, please subscribe to this podcast and sign up for our newsletter <a href="https://mailchi.mp/witanddelight/podcastsignup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Artwork Photo by 2nd Truth Music by <a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podington Bear</a> Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at <a href="https://housecall.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">housecall.substack.com/subscribe</a>

04 - What To Expect When You're Renovating with Joe and Kate

I am facing a problem. I have limited time, limited energy, and a lot of responsibility. Not to mention, a lot of drive to create things that take time, energy, leaps of faith, and relentless focus. There’s not much room to be a skeptic when you weigh the cost of waiting on the sidelines for the perfect solution to fall into your lap.The 5 am Club includes a set of activities that are supposedly meant to boost three areas of your internal life: your physical health, your intellectual health, and your emotional health. They suggest starting your day with 20 minutes of vigorous exercise (something that makes you sweat), journaling for 20 minutes, and reading for 20 minutes. I happen to really believe these three key areas of wellness (physical, emotional, mental health) are key in identifying the heart of your internal struggles, finding you “why” and honing in on your life’s purpose. The idea of putting dedicated time against doing small actions that maintain and improve the foundation of what I know I need to feel good felt like a good enough reason to give it a try. After all, a little sweat, reading and some quality alone time sounded like heaven. Who was I to judge?!And so, like a moth drawn to the light, I tried to join the club for a week, despite the fear of being judged by no one but myself for being one of those annoying 5 am people.Spoiler, I turned into one. But it was not all butterflies and rainbows and you won’t find me sugar coating the pain and discomfort that came with going from night owl to morning person. Here’s how I became a morning person after trying the 5 am Club for 7 days. JOIN THE COMMUNITYFOLLOW WIT &amp; DELIGHT ON INSTAGRAM: @witanddelight_ FIND MORE WIT &amp; DELIGHT CONTENT AT: www.witanddelight.comSTAY UP TO DATE WITH ALL THINGS WIT &amp; DELIGHT ON OUR EMAIL LIST: http://bit.ly/2Hw39VH Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at housecall.substack.com/subscribe

I am facing a problem. I have limited time, limited energy, and a lot of responsibility. Not to mention, a lot of drive to create things that take time, energy, leaps of faith, and relentless focus. There’s not much room to be a skeptic when you weigh the cost of waiting on the sidelines for the perfect solution to fall into your lap.The 5 am Club includes a set of activities that are supposedly meant to boost three areas of your internal life: your physical health, your intellectual health, and your emotional health. They suggest starting your day with 20 minutes of vigorous exercise (something that makes you sweat), journaling for 20 minutes, and reading for 20 minutes.  I happen to really believe these three key areas of wellness (physical, emotional, mental health) are key in identifying the heart of your internal struggles, finding you “why” and honing in on your life’s purpose. The idea of putting dedicated time against doing small actions that maintain and improve the foundation of what I know I need to feel good felt like a good enough reason to give it a try. After all, a little sweat, reading and some quality alone time sounded like heaven. Who was I to judge?! And so, like a moth drawn to the light, I tried to join the club for a week, despite the fear of being judged by no one but myself for being one of those annoying 5 am people.Spoiler, I turned into one. But it was not all butterflies and rainbows and you won’t find me sugar coating the pain and discomfort that came with going from night owl to morning person. Here’s how I became a morning person after trying the 5 am Club for 7 days.  JOIN THE COMMUNITYFOLLOW WIT &amp; DELIGHT ON INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/witanddelight_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@witanddelight_ </a>FIND MORE WIT &amp; DELIGHT CONTENT AT: <a href="http://www.witanddelight.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.witanddelight.com</a>STAY UP TO DATE WITH ALL THINGS WIT &amp; DELIGHT ON OUR EMAIL LIST: <a href="http://bit.ly/2Hw39VH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2Hw39VH</a> Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at <a href="https://housecall.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">housecall.substack.com/subscribe</a>

25 - The 5am Club

Jen Olmstead

Wit &amp; Delight listeners get 15% off any Tonic Site Shop designs (yes, even their new Fall '19 designs) by using the code  WIT&amp;DELIGHTI am so excited to be sharing my conversation with Jen Olmstead, Lead Designer and Creative Director at Tonic Site Shop. Jen is someone who I have come to know and love and who has become a mentor to me. Jen is one half of Tonic and she built the custom Wit &amp; Delight website, which is a completely new experience that was launched in April.In this conversation, Jen and I talk all about how to build a brand online. I’ve long admired the way Jen puts tangible action behind a lot of the issues that entrepreneurs and business owners have. She really helps people understand the importance of trying out ideas rather than worrying about the precise strategy or having a *perfectly* crafted idea.I hope you enjoy our conversation and get a bit of an understanding of both how we work together and how you can work with Jen and Tonic to get your website up and running in a fraction of the time it would take to build something custom.RESOURCES: Tonic Site Shop's Brand Interview Worksheet15% off Tonic Site Shop's Website Designs by using code: WIT&amp;DELIGHT Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at housecall.substack.com/subscribe

Wit &amp; Delight listeners get 15% off any <a href="https://witanddelight--tonicsiteshop.thrivecart.com/tonic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tonic Site Shop designs</a> (yes, even their new Fall '19 designs) by using the code  <a href="https://witanddelight--tonicsiteshop.thrivecart.com/tonic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WIT&amp;DELIGHT </a> I am so excited to be sharing my conversation with Jen Olmstead, Lead Designer and Creative Director at <a href="https://witanddelight--tonicsiteshop.thrivecart.com/tonic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tonic Site Shop</a>. Jen is someone who I have come to know and love and who has become a mentor to me. Jen is one half of <a href="https://witanddelight--tonicsiteshop.thrivecart.com/tonic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tonic</a> and she built the custom <a href="https://witanddelight.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wit &amp; Delight website</a>, which is a completely new experience that was <a href="https://witanddelight.com/2019/05/a-whole-new-wd/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">launched in April</a>. In this conversation, Jen and I talk all about how to build a brand online. I’ve long admired the way Jen puts tangible action behind a lot of the issues that entrepreneurs and business owners have. She really helps people understand the importance of trying out ideas rather than worrying about the precise strategy or having a *perfectly* crafted idea. I hope you enjoy our conversation and get a bit of an understanding of both how we work together and how you can work with Jen and <a href="https://witanddelight--tonicsiteshop.thrivecart.com/tonic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tonic</a> to get your website up and running in a fraction of the time it would take to build something custom. RESOURCES: <ul><li><a href="https://tonicsiteshop.com/free-brand-interview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tonic Site Shop's Brand Interview Worksheet</a></li><li><a href="https://witanddelight--tonicsiteshop.thrivecart.com/tonic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">15% off Tonic Site Shop's Website Designs by using code: WIT&amp;DELIGHT</a></li></ul> Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at <a href="https://housecall.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">housecall.substack.com/subscribe</a>

32 - Building Your Brand with Jen Olmstead of Tonic Site Shop

Ingrid Fetell Lee

This week on the Wit &amp; Delight Podcast, we are talking with Ingrid Fetell Lee, the author of Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness. I've read the book twice, and each time it's felt like validation around all of the work that I've done for the past decade plus. Ingrid's groundbreaking work reveals the hidden influence of our surroundings on our emotions and our well-being, which is really the crux of many of the ideas we're exploring on Wit &amp; Delight.This is a really special conversation between the two of us and I hope that you sit back and enjoy hearing all of Ingrid's incredible insights, how she got started in her career, and ways that you can bring a little bit more joy into your own home, office, and life.If you're looking for more on the topic of joy, you can download the Joyspotter's guide here. It's a free resource that share's Ingrid's 12 favorite tips for finding joy in your surroundings. Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at housecall.substack.com/subscribe

This week on the Wit &amp; Delight Podcast, we are talking with Ingrid Fetell Lee, the author of Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness. I've read the book twice, and each time it's felt like validation around all of the work that I've done for the past decade plus. Ingrid's groundbreaking work reveals the hidden influence of our surroundings on our emotions and our well-being, which is really the crux of many of the ideas we're exploring on Wit &amp; Delight. This is a really special conversation between the two of us and I hope that you sit back and enjoy hearing all of Ingrid's incredible insights, how she got started in her career, and ways that you can bring a little bit more joy into your own home, office, and life. If you're looking for more on the topic of joy, you can download the Joyspotter's guide <a href="http://pages.convertkit.com/ed7f5d6474/49d5bb2f49" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. It's a free resource that share's Ingrid's 12 favorite tips for finding joy in your surroundings. Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at <a href="https://housecall.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">housecall.substack.com/subscribe</a>

30- The Aesthetics of Joy with Ingrid Fetell Lee

Taking the day off doesn't equal time well-spent. How you choose to spend that time will greatly impact the result of quality time spent giving your brain and body what it needs. We've organized 50 tips and tricks for taking your next mental health day, categorized by five reasons you probably need to take a break:You're disorganized.You need to connect.You need to reset.You need self-care.You're procrastinating. I hope you LOVE this episode!! Are you able to take a legit mental health day from work? If so, I invite you to join us at our Minneapolis studio on Tuesday, August 13th (tomorrow!) for the first of (hopefully) many open studio Mental Health Days.If you are planning on joining us, we do request an RSVP, only so we have a better understanding of how much coffee and water to have on hand.We hope to see you there!If you’re looking for tools to help you plan out your week and prioritize the tasks that need completing, check out our new line of planning tools now available at Shop Wit &amp; Delight.Resources:Atomic Habits Power of Habit YNABMorning Pages JOIN THE COMMUNITYFOLLOW WIT &amp; DELIGHT ON INSTAGRAM: @witanddelight_ FIND MORE WIT &amp; DELIGHT CONTENT AT: www.witanddelight.comSTAY UP TO DATE WITH ALL THINGS WIT &amp; DELIGHT ON OUR EMAIL LIST: http://bit.ly/2Hw39VH Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at housecall.substack.com/subscribe

Taking the day off doesn't equal time well-spent. How you choose to spend that time will greatly impact the result of quality time spent giving your brain and body what it needs.  We've organized 50 tips and tricks for taking your next mental health day, categorized by five reasons you probably need to take a break:<ul><li>You're disorganized.</li><li>You need to connect.</li><li>You need to reset.</li><li>You need self-care.</li><li>You're procrastinating. </li></ul>I hope you LOVE this episode!! Are you able to take a legit mental health day from work? If so, I invite you to join us at our Minneapolis studio on Tuesday, August 13th (tomorrow!) for the first of (hopefully) many open studio <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/367159427172011/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mental Health Days</a>.If you are planning on joining us, we do request an <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/367159427172011/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSVP</a>, only so we have a better understanding of how much coffee and water to have on hand.We hope to see you there!If you’re looking for tools to help you plan out your week and prioritize the tasks that need completing, check out our new line of planning tools now available at <a href="http://bit.ly/319gpWV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shop Wit &amp; Delight</a>. Resources: <a href="https://amzn.to/31oaWM2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Atomic Habits</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2KrJ5VD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Power of Habit</a> <a href="https://www.youneedabudget.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YNAB</a> <a href="https://witanddelight.com/2019/04/decluttering-the-mind-an-ode-to-morning-pages/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Morning Pages</a> JOIN THE COMMUNITY FOLLOW WIT &amp; DELIGHT ON INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/witanddelight_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@witanddelight_ </a> FIND MORE WIT &amp; DELIGHT CONTENT AT: <a href="http://www.witanddelight.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.witanddelight.com</a> STAY UP TO DATE WITH ALL THINGS WIT &amp; DELIGHT ON OUR EMAIL LIST: <a href="http://bit.ly/2Hw39VH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2Hw39VH</a> Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at <a href="https://housecall.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">housecall.substack.com/subscribe</a>

20 - 50 Ways to Spend a Mental Health Day

This month on Wit &amp; Delight, we're covering ideas surrounding the topic of gratitude. There can be a lot of guilt that comes from not feeling grateful for all that you have. Yet as we begin to move into the holiday season, it's important to remember that the holidays are filled with really complicated emotions and there isn't one right way to navigate tricky situations.In this episode, I am back with holistic psychologist Dr. Anna Roth to explore the best way to prep for the holidays regardless of your family dynamic. We talk about how to approach difficult situations with family members, how to handle manipulative topics in conversations, and how to plan for the outcome you want when going into social situations. --If you are interested in connecting with Dr. Anna Roth, please learn more about her Truth Tellers Program. Dr. Anna is offering an exclusive discount to W&amp;D readers and podcast listeners for the Truth Tellers ProgramFirst month free for the online program using code: W&amp;D$50 off the in person offering using code: W&amp;D1References:Psychological Manipulation Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at housecall.substack.com/subscribe

This month on <a href="https://witanddelight.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wit &amp; Delight</a>, we're covering <a href="https://witanddelight.com/2019/11/november-theme-the-surprising-thing-about-gratitude/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ideas surrounding the topic of gratitude</a>. There can be a lot of guilt that comes from not feeling grateful for all that you have. Yet as we begin to move into the holiday season, it's important to remember that the holidays are filled with really complicated emotions and there isn't one right way to navigate tricky situations.In this episode, I am back with holistic psychologist <a href="https://www.drannaroth.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Anna Roth</a> to explore the best way to prep for the holidays regardless of your family dynamic. We talk about how to approach difficult situations with family members, how to handle manipulative topics in conversations, and how to plan for the outcome you want when going into social situations. -- If you are interested in connecting with Dr. Anna Roth, please learn more about her <a href="https://www.drannaroth.com/truth-tellers?utm_source=Podcast&amp;utm_medium=Show%20Notes&amp;utm_campaign=Episode%2033%20-%20Holidays%2011%2F6%2F19" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Truth Tellers Program</a>. Dr. Anna is offering an exclusive discount to W&amp;D readers and podcast listeners for the Truth Tellers Program<ul><li>First month free for the online program using code: W&amp;D</li><li>$50 off the in person offering using code: W&amp;D1</li></ul>References: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychological_manipulation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Psychological Manipulation</a> Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at <a href="https://housecall.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">housecall.substack.com/subscribe</a>

33 - Gratitude, Difficult Relationships, and the Holiday Season with Dr. Anna Roth

Jill Elliott

Today on the Wit &amp; Delight Podcast we're talking about creative habits and how to bring creativity into your everyday life. I'm speaking with one of our Wit &amp; Delight contributors, Jill Elliott, who is the founder of The Color Kind. She is also a creative consultant, strategist, writer, and artist curating a life around design and intentional living. Jill has 20+ years of experience in the creative field and was formerly a chief creative officer for a global fashion brand. She is a dear friend of mine and is someone I've come to look up to and admire. I've loved hearing her point of view on how life can unfold and how we can find our way through the act of creative practice.In this conversation, we talk a lot about getting out of our head, getting busy with our hands, and using creativity as an outlet and a way to connect with our inner child and look at what's possible for ourselves, not only as people but also as creative thinkers.RESOURCES: The Color Kind website Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at housecall.substack.com/subscribe

Today on the <a href="https://witanddelight.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wit &amp; Delight </a>Podcast we're talking about creative habits and how to bring creativity into your everyday life. I'm speaking with one of our <a href="https://witanddelight.com/tag/jill-elliott/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wit &amp; Delight contributors, Jill Elliott</a>, who is the founder of <a href="https://www.thecolorkind.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Color Kind</a>. She is also a creative consultant, strategist, writer, and artist curating a life around design and intentional living. Jill has 20+ years of experience in the creative field and was formerly a chief creative officer for a global fashion brand. She is a dear friend of mine and is someone I've come to look up to and admire. I've loved hearing her point of view on how life can unfold and how we can find our way through the act of creative practice. In this conversation, we talk a lot about getting out of our head, getting busy with our hands, and using creativity as an outlet and a way to connect with our inner child and look at what's possible for ourselves, not only as people but also as creative thinkers. RESOURCES: <a href="https://www.thecolorkind.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Color Kind website</a> Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at <a href="https://housecall.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">housecall.substack.com/subscribe</a>

34 - The Benefits of Creative Practice with Jill Elliott

Do you remember the first time you asked yourself if you were old? I was in 4th grade. I looked at myself in the mirror and thought— wow, look how much has changed. And in a year, I’ll be off to middle school. Where is the time going??By 12 I was already contemplating mortality and the meaning of life, unsure but determined to make my one life count. With each passing year, I would bemoan the past and hang on to the good times, crafting scrapbooks and three-ring binders full of pictures taken of my friends, adding graphics and quotes clipped from my favorite magazines. I was too young for nostalgia yet knew the feeling deeply.Not much has changed. In my twenties, I was desperately aware the expiration date on my carefree lifestyle was coming to a close and was about to really understand what a privilege it was to have that my free meal ticket and college tuition provided by my parents. Real life hit hard, as it is designed to, and my relationship with time soured. Time was a resource that was finite, much like my access to cash at 22, and while I could work my way out the building credit card debt, there was nothing I could do to regain the time slipping through my fingers.Selfishly, this is why I wanted to tackle the topic of Age this month. I spent so much of my 34th year around the sun mentally preparing myself for turning 35, last year feels fuzzy and sadly, a bit unfulfilling if I’m being honest. So much of my dialogue was negative and self-pity. Things will never get easier with the kids. I’m too old to wear that. I’m too fat for this. I’ll never look as good as I did before kids. I’m invisible. My opinion doesn’t matter.MY ADVICE ON TACKLING YOUR OWN AGEISM IS THIS:Give yourself permission to grow older.Give yourself the freedom of accepting what is real and what isn’t.Give yourself time to embrace the change what comes with being a dynamic being in this universe.Give yourself the gift of seeing the world for what it is, for the gift of having the peace of mind gives you more time and space to live fully, connect with others, and do work that is free from ego and the need to feel good about yourself. Because the only person who can give you that… is you.We are SO HAPPY that you're here and we LOVE hearing from you! Our email address is hello@witanddelight.com and you can find us on Instagram @witanddelight_. To stay up to date on all things Wit &amp; Delight, please subscribe to this podcast and sign up for our newsletter here. Artwork Photo by 2nd TruthMusic by Podington Bear-----WIT &amp; DELIGHT SHOW NOTES: http://bit.ly/2FdV7iHFOLLOW WIT &amp; DELIGHT ON INSTAGRAM: @witanddelight_JOIN THE WIT &amp; DELIGHT PODCAST EMAIL LIST: Subscribe Today! Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at housecall.substack.com/subscribe

Do you remember the first time you asked yourself if you were old? I was in 4th grade. I looked at myself in the mirror and thought— wow, look how much has changed. And in a year, I’ll be off to middle school. Where is the time going?? By 12 I was already contemplating mortality and the meaning of life, unsure but determined to make my one life count. With each passing year, I would bemoan the past and hang on to the good times, crafting scrapbooks and three-ring binders full of pictures taken of my friends, adding graphics and quotes clipped from my favorite magazines. I was too young for nostalgia yet knew the feeling deeply. Not much has changed. In my twenties, I was desperately aware the expiration date on my carefree lifestyle was coming to a close and was about to really understand what a privilege it was to have that my free meal ticket and college tuition provided by my parents. Real life hit hard, as it is designed to, and my relationship with time soured. Time was a resource that was finite, much like my access to cash at 22, and while I could work my way out the building credit card debt, there was nothing I could do to regain the time slipping through my fingers. Selfishly, this is why I wanted to tackle the topic of Age this month. I spent so much of my 34th year around the sun mentally preparing myself for turning 35, last year feels fuzzy and sadly, a bit unfulfilling if I’m being honest. So much of my dialogue was negative and self-pity. Things will never get easier with the kids. I’m too old to wear that. I’m too fat for this. I’ll never look as good as I did before kids. I’m invisible. My opinion doesn’t matter. MY ADVICE ON TACKLING YOUR OWN AGEISM IS THIS: <ul><li>Give yourself permission to grow older.</li><li>Give yourself the freedom of accepting what is real and what isn’t.</li><li>Give yourself time to embrace the change what comes with being a dynamic being in this universe.</li><li>Give yourself the gift of seeing the world for what it is, for the gift of having the peace of mind gives you more time and space to live fully, connect with others, and do work that is free from ego and the need to feel good about yourself. Because the only person who can give you that… is you.</li></ul> We are SO HAPPY that you're here and we LOVE hearing from you! Our email address is <a href="mailto:hello@witanddelight.com">hello@witanddelight.com</a> and you can find us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/witanddelight_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram @witanddelight_.</a> To stay up to date on all things Wit &amp; Delight, please subscribe to this podcast and sign up for our newsletter <a href="https://mailchi.mp/witanddelight/podcastsignup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Artwork Photo by 2nd Truth Music by <a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podington Bear</a> ----- WIT &amp; DELIGHT SHOW NOTES: <a href="http://bit.ly/2FdV7iH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2FdV7iH</a> FOLLOW WIT &amp; DELIGHT ON INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/witanddelight_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@witanddelight_</a> JOIN THE WIT &amp; DELIGHT PODCAST EMAIL LIST: <a href="http://bit.ly/2Hw39VH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe Today!</a> Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at <a href="https://housecall.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">housecall.substack.com/subscribe</a>

06 - The Surprising Truths I Learned After Turning 35

Joe Met

What can first dates can tell us about the future of a relationship?Let's start at the beginning. Just about everyone loves a good "how they met" story and ours is... well, annoyingly cute.  HOWEVER. While we met in a way that is less traditional in the current dating landscape, we broke ALL the rules on our first date, aired dirty laundry we had both kept hidden from previous relationships, and I think that's what made all the difference. After all, we were married 9 months later (GASP)!We are SO HAPPY that you're here and we LOVE hearing from you! Our email address is hello@witanddelight.com and you can find us on Instagram @witanddelight_.Artwork Photo by 2nd TruthMusic by Podington Bear-----JOIN THE COMMUNITY:WIT &amp; DELIGHT SHOW NOTES: http://bit.ly/2FdV7iHFOLLOW WIT &amp; DELIGHT ON INSTAGRAM: @witanddelight_STAY UP TO DATE WITH ALL THINGS WIT &amp; DELIGHT ON OUR EMAIL LIST: Subscribe Today! Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at housecall.substack.com/subscribe

What can first dates can tell us about the future of a relationship? Let's start at the beginning. Just about everyone loves a good "how they met" story and ours is... well, annoyingly cute.  HOWEVER. While we met in a way that is less traditional in the current dating landscape, we broke ALL the rules on our first date, aired dirty laundry we had both kept hidden from previous relationships, and I think that's what made all the difference. After all, we were married 9 months later (GASP)! We are SO HAPPY that you're here and we LOVE hearing from you! Our email address is <a href="mailto:hello@witanddelight.com">hello@witanddelight.com</a> and you can find us on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/witanddelight_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Instagram @witanddelight_.</a>Artwork Photo by 2nd TruthMusic by<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Podington Bear</a>-----JOIN THE COMMUNITY:WIT &amp; DELIGHT SHOW NOTES:<a href="http://bit.ly/2FdV7iH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://bit.ly/2FdV7iH</a>FOLLOW WIT &amp; DELIGHT ON INSTAGRAM:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/witanddelight_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @witanddelight_</a>STAY UP TO DATE WITH ALL THINGS WIT &amp; DELIGHT ON OUR EMAIL LIST:<a href="http://bit.ly/2Hw39VH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Subscribe Today!</a> Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at <a href="https://housecall.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">housecall.substack.com/subscribe</a>

07 - How Joe Met Kate

Lesson from a recovering perfectionist: Your to-do list shouldn’t control your life.For years, I fought the never-ending, uphill battle of checking items off a list that never grew smaller. I stayed up late crossing off tasks, combing through emails, only to wake up with a full inbox, and an unchecked level of anxiety. I took a hard look at my relationship with these lists and realized there had to be a better way– a way to avoid letting that number of tasks I completed define how good or bad my day was.With lots of practice, and determination I’ve changed my way of thinking from having anxiety over things I HAVE to get done, into looking forward to what I GET to do. This week our line of planning and productivity tools launches on @shopwitanddelight. We toiled, tweaked, and tested these systems to create a suite of products designed to help you find mental clarity, identify what needs to get done by aligning what’s important to you with your day-to-day tasks. A place where you can track not only your emotional well-being but the way your values and priorities reflected in the small things you do each day. I hope these tools make life a little more manageable, giving you more room to focus on what matters to you, not what others ask for you to get done in a day. Go forth and plan your future, free guilt, shame or the pressure to hustle your way to the top.Whatever path you take, whatever plan you make, choose the one that doesn’t sacrifice what matters most in your life. After all, success is in the eye of the beholder.Available now at www.shopwitanddelight.com#shopwitanddelight #hustleisoverSHOP THE PRODUCTS IN TODAY'S EPISODE: http://bit.ly/2jJ7M5c SIGN UP FOR OUR NO BAD DAYS DOWNLOAD: https://hello.witanddelight.com/nobaddays Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at housecall.substack.com/subscribe

Lesson from a recovering perfectionist: Your to-do list shouldn’t control your life.For years, I fought the never-ending, uphill battle of checking items off a list that never grew smaller. I stayed up late crossing off tasks, combing through emails, only to wake up with a full inbox, and an unchecked level of anxiety. I took a hard look at my relationship with these lists and realized there had to be a better way– a way to avoid letting that number of tasks I completed define how good or bad my day was.With lots of practice, and determination I’ve changed my way of thinking from having anxiety over things I HAVE to get done, into looking forward to what I GET to do. This week our line of planning and productivity tools launches on @<a href="http://bit.ly/2jJ7M5c " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">shopwitanddelight</a>. We toiled, tweaked, and tested these systems to create a suite of products designed to help you find mental clarity, identify what needs to get done by aligning what’s important to you with your day-to-day tasks. A place where you can track not only your emotional well-being but the way your values and priorities reflected in the small things you do each day. I hope these tools make life a little more manageable, giving you more room to focus on what matters to you, not what others ask for you to get done in a day. Go forth and plan your future, free guilt, shame or the pressure to hustle your way to the top.Whatever path you take, whatever plan you make, choose the one that doesn’t sacrifice what matters most in your life. After all, success is in the eye of the beholder. Available now at<a href="http://bit.ly/2jJ7M5c " rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> www.shopwitanddelight.com</a> #shopwitanddelight #hustleisover SHOP THE PRODUCTS IN TODAY'S EPISODE: <a href="http://bit.ly/2jJ7M5c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2jJ7M5c</a> SIGN UP FOR OUR NO BAD DAYS DOWNLOAD: <a href="https://hello.witanddelight.com/nobaddays" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://hello.witanddelight.com/nobaddays</a> Get full access to House Call with Kate Arends at <a href="https://housecall.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">housecall.substack.com/subscribe</a>

17 - Productivity Tools

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