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Sunday Edition: How I Organized This Week with 'Priorities and Possibilities'

Plus an invitation to book club!

Aug 24

In My Chili Crisp Era 🌶️

Instantly zhuzh up any rice bowl. ✨

Aug 22

Issue #208: The 13 Most Important Lessons I Learned During my Master's in Mental Health Counseling

Becoming a better therapist and person.

Aug 19

Sunday Edition: I've Traveled Most Weekends This Summer—Here's Everything I Keep in My Toiletries Bag

Plus highlights from the week!

Aug 17

Issue #207: 30+ Life-Changing Ideas for Getting Organized Immediately

A total 'life reset.'

Aug 12

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Obsessively-curated recommendations and reflections, best served with coffee.

Podcasts

Morning Person Podcast

Video: Heirloom Tomato and Carrot Sandwich with Vegan Pesto and Ricotta

Let's Get Personal

Issue #208: The 13 Most Important Lessons I Learned During my Master's in Mental Health Counseling

Becoming a better therapist and person.

Aug 19

Issue #204: How a Simple Affirmation Got Me Out of an Emotional Spiral

I haven't cried this hard in months...

Jul 22

Issue #201: An Unedited Look at the Staples I Keep in My Fridge and Pantry

And how I eat most days.

Jul 1

Issue #191: How to Create a Life (Actually) Aligned with the Things You Care About

The 4 givens of existence.

Apr 22

Issue #189: Thinking About Death is How We Become More Alive

A lifestyle writer walks into an existential crisis...

Apr 8

Routines and Rituals

Issue #207: 30+ Life-Changing Ideas for Getting Organized Immediately

A total 'life reset.'

Aug 12

Issue #206: 42 Things I'd Recommend Passionately to Anyone Who Will Listen

If I had to pick just one thing...

Aug 5

Issue #204: How a Simple Affirmation Got Me Out of an Emotional Spiral

I haven't cried this hard in months...

Jul 22

Issue #202: I've Had Insomnia My Entire Life—Here Are the Changes That Finally Helped Me Sleep (!)

Plus my full wind-down routine.

Jul 8

Food and Recipes

2:10

Video: Heirloom Tomato and Carrot Sandwich with Vegan Pesto and Ricotta

A delicious, simple summer lunch.

Jul 21 •

Leslie Stephens

Literally All I Want to Eat is This Watermelon-Cucumber Salad with Tajin

Picnic-ready. 🍉🥒🍑

Jul 11

8:20

VIDEO: A Chaotic, Realistic Tour of My Packed Fridge and Freezer 👀

Jul 11 •

Leslie Stephens

Issue #201: An Unedited Look at the Staples I Keep in My Fridge and Pantry

And how I eat most days.

Jul 1

Interviews

Issue #181: My "No Buy" Year is Already the Best Decision I've Made in 2025

Plus a conversation with Jess Kirby all about hers.

Feb 11

A Traditional Chinese Medicine Expert's Approach to Staying Healthy

Listen now | This podcast episode is a companion to “Issue #177: Practical Tips for Staying Healthy Over Colder Months.”

Jan 23

51:20

Issue #120: Ask Yourself This Question Before "Editing" Your Home

Out of overwhelm and into action with Shira Gill.

Dec 12, 2023 •

Leslie Stephens

Issue #119: Don’t Let Comparison Steal Your Joy

Thao Thai and my awkward yoga encounter.

Dec 5, 2023 •

Leslie Stephens

Issue #115: 5 Tips for Taking Care of Your Mental Health This Holiday Season

Take it from a therapist.

Nov 7, 2023 •

Leslie Stephens

Travel

Sunday Edition: I've Traveled Most Weekends This Summer—Here's Everything I Keep in My Toiletries Bag

Plus highlights from the week!

Aug 17

How Missoula, Montana Stole My Heart and a Curated Travel Guide

I'd move here in an instant.

Jul 5 •

Leslie Stephens

Issue #199: A Recap of My 10-Day Trip to Guatemala and a Local's Guide to Antigua

Plus, 3 brilliant things I packed.

Jun 17

Issue #198: A Local’s Guide to 85+ Date Night Spots, Coffee Shops, and Must-Visits in Portland

My complete, local guide and a downloadable map!

Jun 10

Solo Time

Issue #68: In Defense of Spending 'Twixmas Solo

And the beauty of "alonement."

Dec 13, 2022 •

Leslie Stephens

Fashion and Design

Issue #203: Every Product, Tip, and Recommendation from a Girls' Weekend

No gate-keeping here.

Jul 15

Issue #181: My "No Buy" Year is Already the Best Decision I've Made in 2025

Plus a conversation with Jess Kirby all about hers.

Feb 11

Issue #152: My To-Do List Method and 3 Effortless, Heatwave-Proof Outfits

Plus, how to tackle your inbox.

Jul 16, 2024 •

Leslie Stephens

Issue #150: The (Expensive) Instagram Trap I Fell Into on Book Tour

Assemble your nest with care.

Jul 2, 2024 •

Leslie Stephens

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Books

Issue #170: 17 Books That Completely Changed Me

And how I find time to read so much.

Nov 19, 2024 •

Leslie Stephens

Issue #149: My Book is Out Today (!) and an Exclusive Expert

Plus 72 hours in NYC.

Jun 25, 2024 •

Leslie Stephens

Sunday Edition: Let's Talk About Addiction and 'Demon Copperhead'

A flash bookclub meeting.

Nov 5, 2023 •

Leslie Stephens

Issue #112: My Book Cover Reveal (!) and a Q&A with My Editor and Agent

Behind-the-scenes of book publishing.

Oct 17, 2023 •

Leslie Stephens

Issue #83: All About My Novel (!) Coming Next Year

And my daily writing routine.

Mar 28, 2023 •

Leslie Stephens

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