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Sow Connected Podcast
by Sara Cotner and Katherine RobinsonA conversational show about cultivating Joy, Purpose, and Community in our lives
Copyright: Sara Cotner and Katherine Robinson
Episodes
44. Becoming a Minimalist Parent
43m · PublishedToday Katherine and I talk about how to keep things simple as mothers in order to maximize enjoyment of our space—all while streamlining our lives. Our hope is that this conversation helps move us toward the goal of becoming more minimalistic while maintaining a sense of authenticity and practicality in our spaces. We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., a solid "catch up week", a fun craft class, what's happening in Texas, and fatigue). Then we shift into Today's Topic. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (observing the seasons from the same spot plus a wax seal kit for letters). Finally, we close out with Facing Forward to share what we want to make true in our lives in the next two weeks as we work to cultivate lives full of joy, purpose, and community.
YOU CAN FIND THE EPISODE HERE
Mentioned on the Show
- Marie Kondo's strategy for saying goodbye to objects
- U.V. resin projects
- Capsule wardrobes for children
- Wax seal kit for letters
Connect with Us
- Find us on Instagram
- Email us—we love hearing from you!
- Find more on Sara's blog
Also, your reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show—thank you!
43. A Helpful Type of Therapy: Internal Family Systems
47m · PublishedToday, Sara and I take a deeper dive into the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model of therapy. We discuss the parts of IFS (Self, protectors, exiles) and how to work toward healing with a specific focus on how our past pain impacts our relationships with our children. We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., school advocacy, enjoying a more settled life in Hilo, and the challenges of homeschooling). Then we shift into Today’s Topic. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (“two things are true” from Dr. Becky and an ode to public libraries). Finally, we close out with Facing Forward to share what we want to make true in our lives in the next two weeks as we work to cultivate lives full of joy, purpose, and community.
YOU CAN FIND THE EPISODE HERE
Mentioned on the Show
- Internal Family Systems approach to therapy
- No Bad Parts by Dick Schwartz
- Dr. Becky on Instagram
Connect with Us
- Find us on Instagram
- Email us—we love hearing from you!
- Find more on Sara’s blog
Also, your reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show—thank you!
42. Cultivating Curiosity: The Art and Science of Maintaining an Inquiring Outlook
38m · PublishedKatherine read a book a few years ago that talked about the power of staying curious over becoming critical. As someone who is deeply committed to lifelong learning, but also has very high standards for herself and those around her (which can sometimes lead to being judgemental), she LOVED this idea. Turns out, however, that it is harder to do that you would think! Today we talk about what this idea looks like (or could look like!) in our lives. We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., vacationing with friends, getting time away from family with friends, glamping, and feeling stretched too thin). Then we shift into Today’s Topic. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (interesting Enneagram website and non-fiction read alouds with kids). Finally, we close out with Facing Forward to share what we want to make true in our lives in the next two weeks as we work to cultivate lives full of joy, purpose, and community.
YOU CAN FIND THE EPISODE HERE
Mentioned on the Show
- Enneagram website
- Interesting non-fiction book to read with kids about Alcatraz
- Internal Family Systems approach to therapy
Connect with Us
- Find us on Instagram
- Email us—we love hearing from you!
- Find more on Sara’s blog
Also, your reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show—thank you!
41. Handling Back to School Like a Boss: 2022
40m · PublishedOur topic today dives deep into some very big questions we have around the 2022-2023 school year as Sara prepares to home school while traveling the world and Katherine grapples with educational options for her two girls. We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e. bedtime woes, the joy of summer produce- especially peaches, the glow of well-planned trip planning, and the challenges of being together as a family all the time while traveling for an extended period). Then we shift into Today’s Topic. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (Zuri and homemade lemonade). Finally, we close out with Facing Forward to share what we want to make true in our lives in the next two weeks as we work to cultivate lives full of joy, purpose, and community.
Mentioned on the Show
- Bowman Consulting Group (training and support around trauma-informed schools)
- Zearn (math ed tech platform)
- Zuri Dresses
- Update on Sara’s Family Gap Year
Connect with Us
- Find us on Instagram
- Email us—we love hearing from you!
- Find more on Sara’s blog
Also, your reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show—thank you!
40. Halfway to Home: Our Mid-Year Check-In
40m · PublishedOur topic today is a reflection about how we are doing toward our annual goals, since we are nearly at the halfway mark. We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e. settling into parenting, reducing stress, feeling sluggish, and worrying about the current state of our democracy). Then we shift into Today’s Topic. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (arepas from Trader Joe’s and the Feelings Wheel). Finally, we close out with Facing Forward to share what we want to make true in our lives in the next two weeks as we work to cultivate lives full of joy, purpose, and community.
Mentioned on the Show
- Feelings Wheel
- Book about Ikigai
- Collaborative Problem Solving courses (and here’s the specific link)
- How to Make a Change list
Connect with Us
- Find us on Instagram
- Email us—we love hearing from you!
- Find more on Sara’s blog
Also, your reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show—thank you!
40. Halfway to Home: Our Mid-Year Check-In
40m · PublishedOur topic today is a reflection about how we are doing toward our annual goals, since we are nearly at the halfway mark. We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e. settling into parenting, reducing stress, feeling sluggish, and worrying about the current state of our democracy). Then we shift into Today’s Topic. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (arepas from Trader Joe’s and the Feelings Wheel). Finally, we close out with Facing Forward to share what we want to make true in our lives in the next two weeks as we work to cultivate lives full of joy, purpose, and community.
Mentioned on the Show
- Feelings Wheel
- Book about Ikigai
- Collaborative Problem Solving courses (and here’s the specific link)
- How to Make a Change list
Connect with Us
- Find us on Instagram
- Email us—we love hearing from you!
- Find more on Sara’s blog
Also, your reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show—thank you!
39. Partnership Audit
39m · PublishedOur topic today is a conversation about the current states of our most essential relationships. We talk about what is going well and what we want to work on with our partners. We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e. end of school year chaos, vacation fun, and home repair woes). Then we shift into Today’s Topic. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (The Feel Better, Live More Podcast’s bitesize episodes and how to involve children in travel planning). Finally, we close out with Facing Forward to share what we want to make true in our lives in the next two weeks as we work to cultivate lives full of joy, purpose, and community.
YOU CAN FIND THE EPISODE HERE
Mentioned on the Show
- Feel Better, Live More Podcast
Connect with Us
- Find us on Instagram
- Email us—we love hearing from you!
- Find more on Sara’s blog
Also, your reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show—thank you!
38. Book Awards
38m · PublishedOur topic today is a conversation about some of our favorite books. Katherine was busy getting ready for her trip to Mexico, so Anissa from Mama Goes Beyond joined us as a co-host. We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., saying goodbye to friends, launching Camp Happy Mama, and preparing for solo-parenting). Then we shift into Today’s Topic. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (using separate specific glasses for your children all summer long and the Briar Patch Road Trip Scavenger Hunt). Finally, we close out with Facing Forward to share what we want to make true in our lives in the next two weeks as we work to cultivate lives full of joy, purpose, and community.
Mentioned on the Show
- Man’s Search for Meaning
- Walking with the Wind
- Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals
- Just Mercy
- The Alchemist
- Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
- Ella Minnow Pea
- The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Connect with Us
- Find us on Instagram
- Email us—we love hearing from you!
- Find more on Sara’s blog
Also, your reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show—thank you!
37. Life Lessons for Our Children
42m · PublishedOur topic is week acknowledges that our children are in or entering the “interpretive stage” of parenting according to Galinksy’s theory. This means that they are the most open to our messages about life and our values. This period only lasts until Adolescence around age 12. We are excited to share our top ten life lessons and how we think about imparting these lessons to our children. We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., COVID, stress about the world, excitement about upcoming travel). Then we shift into Today’s Topic. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (a drawer organizer and Roadside America app). Finally, we close out with Facing Forward to share what we want to make true in our lives in the next two weeks as we work to cultivate lives full of joy, purpose, and community.
Mentioned on the Show
- Galinsky’s stages
- Dominator vs Partnership Systems
- Roadside America App
- Drawer organizer
Connect with Us
- Find us on Instagram
- Email us—we love hearing from you!
- Find more on Sara’s blog
36. Rest.
39m · PublishedWe have talked before on the podcast about the importance of restorative rest and about how routines and rituals factor into our processes for making sure we have margin in our lives. In this episode we dig a layer deeper on how we think about rest and rejuvenation. We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., weekends away with friends, dealing with the public education system, and stress). Then we shift into Today’s Topic. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (Wizard of Paws and the Assessment of Lagging Skills and Unsolved Problems). Finally, we close out with Facing Forward to share what we want to make true in our lives in the next two weeks as we work to cultivate lives full of joy, purpose, and community.
YOU CAN FIND THE EPISODE HERE
Mentioned on the Show
- Wizard of Paws
- Assessment of Lagging Skills and Unsolved Problems
- Self-Assessments (Wheel of Reflection and What do you need on a regular basis?)
Connect with Us
- Find us on Instagram
- Email us—we love hearing from you!
- Find more on Sara’s blog
Also, your reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show—thank you!
Sow Connected Podcast has 56 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 39:58:26. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 25th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on April 5th, 2024 17:46.
