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Healing Through Expression (with Kristen Mei Chase) Jan 19, 2023

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

LINKS + RELATED EPISODES:

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

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

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The Power of Curiosity (with Rachel Koh) Jan 12, 2023

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

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Embracing Micro Goals Jan 05, 2023

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

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2022 Reflections Dec 15, 2022

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

Episodes mentioned:

Other mentions:

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

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Lessons From Being A Covid Late Bloomer Dec 08, 2022

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

Resources mentioned in this episode

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

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My Clothing Rental Experiment Dec 01, 2022

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

Resources mentioned in this episode

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

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Smart + Simple Holiday Food Planning Nov 17, 2022

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

Resources mentioned in this episode

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

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Finding Your Confidence + Voice (with Wendi Aarons) Nov 10, 2022

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

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The Power of Women at the Polls (with Emily Tisch Sussman) Nov 03, 2022

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

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Birthday Reflections + Extraordinary Care Oct 27, 2022

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

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