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Issue #109: 5 Seasonal Intentions and the Perfect Fall Picnic

Plus, a fall preview, purchases, and to-dos.

Sep 26 •

Leslie Stephens

Sunday Edition: Dispatch from My First Day Off in Ages

Also, is some travel overrated??

Sep 24 •

Leslie Stephens

Issue #108: A Sneak Peek at My New House (!) and the Buying Process

Every single closing cost and 3 tips for buyers.

Sep 19 •

Leslie Stephens

Sunday Edition: In Defense of Throwing Your Housewarming Immediately

My first week in my new home.

Sep 17 •

Leslie Stephens

Issue #107: Tips for Holding it Together and Getting Through Stressful Times

Plus Ann Patchett's life advice and 3 house purchases.

Sep 12 •

Leslie Stephens

Popular Issues

Issue #96: How My First First Date in a Decade Went

I'm officially on the apps.

Jun 27 •

Leslie Stephens

Issue #81: On Choosing to (Not) Have Children

An open conversation with Ruby Warrington.

Mar 14 •

Leslie Stephens

Issue #59: Fall in Love with Being Alone

Plus my favorite solo meal-planning tip.

Oct 11, 2022 •

Leslie Stephens

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

Podcasts

Morning Person Podcast

The companion podcast to Morning Person Newsletter, hosted by Leslie Stephens. Open and honest conversations on navigating big decisions, gathering, and living a meaningful life best served with coffee.

Let's Get Personal

Issue #106: A Conversation with My Mom About Our Relationship and My Divorce

How we healed after years of fighting.

Sep 5 •

Leslie Stephens

Issue #104: Why (and How) I'm Buying a House of My Own

It's been a whirlwind.

Aug 22 •

Leslie Stephens

Issue #98: I Don't Regret My Divorce, But I Do Regret This Part of It

The hardest part of my split.

Jul 11 •

Leslie Stephens

Issue #96: How My First First Date in a Decade Went

I'm officially on the apps.

Jun 27 •

Leslie Stephens

Routines and Rituals

Issue #105: What to Listen to on Your Next Roadtrip, Walk, or Commute

58 podcasts worth listening to.

Aug 29 •

Leslie Stephens

Issue #97: A 10-Minute Morning Routine and a Summer Playlist

Capturing glimmers.

Jul 4 •

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Issue #94: How My Daily Morning Walks Changed Everything

Mary Oliver had it right.

Jun 13 •

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Issue #90: How to Ignite and Foster Creativity When You're Busy AF

Chatting with jewelry designer Betsy Cross.

May 16 •

Leslie Stephens

Food and Recipes

Issue #109: 5 Seasonal Intentions and the Perfect Fall Picnic

Plus, a fall preview, purchases, and to-dos.

Sep 26 •

Leslie Stephens

Issue #99: How to Cook Almost Entirely from Farmers' Market Vegetables This Summer

Budget-friendly recipes and tips.

Jul 18 •

Leslie Stephens

Issue #92: Healing Grief Through Food with Hetty McKinnon

Plus fennel frond pasta.

May 30 •

Leslie Stephens

Issue #64: Creating a Capsule Fridge and Pantry

Plus 13+ specialty food splurges.

Nov 15, 2022 •

Leslie Stephens

Interviews

Issue #109: 5 Seasonal Intentions and the Perfect Fall Picnic

Plus, a fall preview, purchases, and to-dos.

Sep 26 •

Leslie Stephens

How Sobriety Allowed Sarah Levy to Manifest the Life She Always Wanted

Listen now (52 mins) | This podcast episode is a companion to “Issue #95: Why I'm Still (Mostly) Sober After a Year of Not Drinking.” Sarah Levyis the…

Aug 17 •

Leslie Stephens

and

How Food Can Heal Old Wounds with Hetty McKinnon

Listen now (54 mins) | Finding joy in vegetables.

Aug 10 •

Leslie Stephens

Tap Into Your Creativity with Jewelry Designer Betsy Cross

Listen now (52 mins) | Rituals to spark ideas.

Aug 3 •

Leslie Stephens

Travel

Issue #74: 10 Tips for a Weekend Away with Friends

Obsessed with these granola breakfast cookies.

Jan 24 •

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Issue #72: The One Word I Picked to Guide This Year

Plus a recap of my trip to Costa Rica!

Jan 10 •

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Issue #67: Everything I'm Packing for My 4-Week Vacation

Where I'm headed, carry-on only! ✈️

Dec 6, 2022 •

Leslie Stephens

Wheels Up! My Ultimate Guide to Portland Restaurants

Plus 4 day-long itineraries.

Jul 14, 2022 •

Leslie Stephens

Solo Time

Issue #68: In Defense of Spending 'Twixmas Solo

And the beauty of "alonement."

Dec 13, 2022 •

Leslie Stephens

Issue #59: Fall in Love with Being Alone

Plus my favorite solo meal-planning tip.

Oct 11, 2022 •

Leslie Stephens

Issue #55: A Tour of My First Solo Apartment

And my favorite purchases.

Sep 13, 2022 •

Leslie Stephens

Issue #52: Moving Into My First Solo Apartment

And the forks that nearly broke me...

Aug 23, 2022 •

Leslie Stephens

Fashion and Design

Issue #80: How to Build a Uniform for Spring (or Any Season)

The outfit I wear nearly every day.

Mar 7 •

Leslie Stephens

Issue #67: Everything I'm Packing for My 4-Week Vacation

Where I'm headed, carry-on only! ✈️

Dec 6, 2022 •

Leslie Stephens

Issue #57: My Fall WFH Capsule Wardrobe

A no-buy guide to loving your closet.

Sep 27, 2022 •

Leslie Stephens

Issue #55: A Tour of My First Solo Apartment

And my favorite purchases.

Sep 13, 2022 •

Leslie Stephens

Recent posts

Sunday Edition: Three Good Things from This Week

Sweet moments amid the chaos.

Sep 10 •

Leslie Stephens

Issue #106: A Conversation with My Mom About Our Relationship and My Divorce

How we healed after years of fighting.

Sep 5 •

Leslie Stephens

Preview: My Mom's Postpartum and Her Reaction to My Divorce

Listen now (5 mins) | And how we're healing our relationship.

Sep 5 •

Leslie Stephens

Recommendations

Maybe Baby

Haley Nahman

Culture Study

Anne Helen Petersen

Downtime by Alisha Ramos

Downtime by Alisha Ramos

Alisha Ramos

The Shoulds by Francesca Specter

The Shoulds by Francesca Specter

Francesca Specter

Beyond

Jane Ratcliffe

Books

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

And my daily writing routine.

Mar 28 •

Leslie Stephens

Issue #77: In the Company of Wild Women

How I got through last year (and today).

Feb 14 •

Leslie Stephens

Issue #71: My Favorite Shows, Books, and Movies of 2022

The best of the best.

Jan 3 •

Leslie Stephens

Issue #49: If I Could Only Recommend One Book

What's your "just one thing"?

Aug 2, 2022 •

Leslie Stephens