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

Thao Thai and my awkward yoga encounter.

Dec 5 •

Leslie Stephens

Issue #118: I Don't Need Another Gift Guide (Do You?)

How to give meaningful gifts or skip them altogether.

Nov 28 •

Leslie Stephens

Issue #117: Six Thanksgiving Traditions Made Simple (and Solo)

Let's take the stress out.

Nov 21 •

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Issue #116: A Local's Guide to L.A. and My Weekend Recap

Plus every single item I packed.

Nov 14 •

Leslie Stephens

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

Take it from a therapist.

Nov 7 •

Leslie Stephens

Popular Issues

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

Behind-the-scenes of book publishing.

Oct 17 •

Leslie Stephens

Issue #110: A Day in the Life of My Divorce

And your most-asked questions.

Oct 3 •

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

I'm officially on the apps.

Jun 27 •

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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 #119: Don’t Let Comparison Steal Your Joy

Thao Thai and my awkward yoga encounter.

Dec 5 •

Leslie Stephens

Issue #113: How To (Actually) Slow Down and Why It’s So Important

Go ahead and drink the tea.

Oct 24 •

Leslie Stephens

Issue #110: A Day in the Life of My Divorce

And your most-asked questions.

Oct 3 •

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

How we healed after years of fighting.

Sep 5 •

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Routines and Rituals

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

58 podcasts worth listening to.

Aug 29 •

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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 •

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Food and Recipes

Issue #114: A Very Cozy Halloween and a Rainy Day Granola Recipe

Plus all the recs from Claire and Emma.

Oct 31 •

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

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

Sep 26 •

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

Budget-friendly recipes and tips.

Jul 18 •

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Issue #92: Healing Grief Through Food with Hetty McKinnon

Plus fennel frond pasta.

May 30 •

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Interviews

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

Thao Thai and my awkward yoga encounter.

Dec 5 •

Leslie Stephens

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

Take it from a therapist.

Nov 7 •

Leslie Stephens

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

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

Aug 17 •

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Travel

Issue #116: A Local's Guide to L.A. and My Weekend Recap

Plus every single item I packed.

Nov 14 •

Leslie Stephens

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 •

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Solo Time

Issue #68: In Defense of Spending 'Twixmas Solo

And the beauty of "alonement."

Dec 13, 2022 •

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Issue #59: Fall in Love with Being Alone

Plus my favorite solo meal-planning tip.

Oct 11, 2022 •

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Issue #55: A Tour of My First Solo Apartment

And my favorite purchases.

Sep 13, 2022 •

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Issue #52: Moving Into My First Solo Apartment

And the forks that nearly broke me...

Aug 23, 2022 •

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Fashion and Design

Issue #111: A 'Before' Home Tour and My Plans for Every Room

Photos galore of my very own space.

Oct 10 •

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

The outfit I wear nearly every day.

Mar 7 •

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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 •

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Issue #57: My Fall WFH Capsule Wardrobe

A no-buy guide to loving your closet.

Sep 27, 2022 •

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Recent posts

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

A flash bookclub meeting.

Nov 5 •

Leslie Stephens

Issue #114: A Very Cozy Halloween and a Rainy Day Granola Recipe

Plus all the recs from Claire and Emma.

Oct 31 •

Leslie Stephens

Sunday Edition: Come to Our First-Ever Meetup in Los Angeles (!)

And a new running ritual.

Oct 29 •

Leslie Stephens

Recommendations

Haley Nahman

Sitting in a Tree

Minna

Downtime with Alisha Ramos

Alisha Ramos

A Lot On Her Plate

Rosie Birkett

Colu Henry

Books

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

A flash bookclub meeting.

Nov 5 •

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 •

Leslie Stephens

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 •

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