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Gretchen (liberal atheist) and Kelley (moderate Christian) talk about balancing career, family, and everything else.
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Thursday Jan 25, 2018
Thursday Jan 25, 2018
Are you rage-screaming into a pillow every day, or happily moving through each day (mostly) blissfully unaware of the newest presidential gaffe? Gretchen and Kelley talk about how they manage the influx of insane news. Like us on Facebook, email us at balancingchaospodcast@gmail.com, and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher!
Mentioned on the podcast
The Women's March Never Ended. These Stats Prove It.
News Sources
ICE detains a Polish doctor and green-card holder who has lived in the US for nearly 40 years
Read Judge Rosemarie Aquilina's powerful statement to Larry Nassar
It Began with Rachael Denhollander and it Ends with Her
Podcasts
Late Night Shows
Hawaii missile alert: How one employee 'pushed the wrong button' and caused a wave of panic
Our Favorite Things
Kelley: BOGS Arcata Stripe Women's Insulated Boots
Gretchen: Allerpet
Gretchen and her daughters at the 2018 Women's March
Thursday Jan 18, 2018
Thursday Jan 18, 2018
Kelley and Gretchen talk about making - and maintaining! - friends as an adult. Like us on Facebook, email us at balancingchaospodcast@gmail.com, and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher!
Mentioned on the podcast
The Secret Language of Girls on Instagram
Michelle Carter, who urged her boyfriend to commit suicide, found guilty in his death
Investors to Apple: Fight iPhone addiction among kids
Why Your Brain Loves Good Storytelling
Why Inspiring Stories Make Us React: The Neuroscience of Narrative
Our Favorite Things!
Kelley: Mint
Gretchen: Chatbooks Head to our Facebook page where you can get a code to get your first Chatbook free!
Gretchen's Bitmoji:
Thursday Jan 11, 2018
Thursday Jan 11, 2018
Kelley and Gretchen are joined by Jamie, who was widowed at 34, and has advice for planning for the unexpected. Like us on Facebook, email us at balancingchaospodcast@gmail.com, and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher!
Mentioned on the podcast
Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
Select Quote (you want TERM life! Not whole life.)
Sarah Susanka, The Not So Big House
The Red File: Include marriage certificate, birth certificates, passports, wills, POA, mortgage information, list of accounts, health care providers etc.
Sheryl Sandberg, Katie Couric & Adam Grant on Living Option B*
Google's Inactive Account Manager (aka the Death Tool)
Medical School Anatomical Gift Programs
Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers, Mary Roach
How to setup and use Do Not Disturb on your iPhone
*I heard this as audio via the Death, Sex, and Money podcast, but it was originally from the 92nd Street Y.
Our Favorite Things!
Jamie: Motion Activated Toilet Bowl Light & Amazon Echo
Kelley: Stainless Steel Stemless Wine Glass
Gretchen: Hopkins Arctic Plow Snow Remover
Thursday Jan 04, 2018
Thursday Jan 04, 2018
Kelley and Gretchen look back on their accomplishments from 2017, and look ahead to what they want to accomplish in 2018. Like us on Facebook, email us at balancingchaospodcast@gmail.com, and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher!
Mentioned on the podcast
Dave Ramsey (and his famous 7 Baby Steps)
Young House Love (I got the code for 3 free months of YNAB from their podcast!)
American Civil Liberties Union
LLBean Pathfinder Lighted Beanie
How Starting A Side Hustle Could Be Your Best Investment Yet