This week, Catherine, a French culinary expert and fitness advocate, dives into the concept of 'Mise en Place'—putting systems in place for weight loss. She shares how organization and preparation can mirror great cooking, making healthy habits easier to adopt. The conversation humorously reflects on language learning misadventures while emphasizing patience and mindful observations in life. Catherine also discusses strategies for healthier living and the importance of accountability in weight loss journeys, inviting listeners to join their supportive community.

Catherine from CommonSenseLiving.ca discusses the benefits of minimalism, intentional living, and gratitude. Learn how living with less can lead to a more fulfilled life and allow for a bigger pursuit of goals. Discover the joy of a minimalist lifestyle and the importance of simplicity in enhancing life's quality.

Learn the power of setting boundaries to protect your energy and preserve well-being, advocating for assertive communication. Discover the importance of self-commitment and authenticity, with actionable advice for establishing limits in a world that often mistakes kindness for weakness.

Tennis expert Catherine discusses the United Cup in Perth, with format changes, technique tweaks for Swiatek, and great wins for Boulter and Qinwen. Osaka's impressive comeback and Nadal's return are highlighted, along with Thiem surviving a snake interruption. The podcast also introduces their new mascot, Bodie, and discusses the recent United Cup tie and Stefan Edberg's tennis career.

I'm not alone in finding Japanese museums about earthquakes and tsunamis interesting and impactful; I know my friend Catherine who travelled with me in Tohoku last month is the same. This episode will test out whether it's just the two of us, or if more of you share this feeling - a yearning to understand more about these kinds of disasters, to get to know more about the human stories behind them, and a keen desire to share in the "hope tourism" equation of the scenario. In this episode, I talk about three parts of my recent trip to Japan that fit under this idea of "hope tourism" - and not "dark tourism". As well as visiting the "Kaze no Denwa", we spent many hours at two new museums in northern Japan: the Iwate Tsunami Memorial Museum in Rikuzentakata, Iwate, and the Great East Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster Memorial Museum in Futaba, Fukushima. We both found these visits so impactful, and I'm still mulling over a lot of what I saw and learnt there to this day. Links: “Really Long Distance” - This American Life episode about the Wind Phone - https://www.thisamericanlife.org/597/one-last-thing-before-i-go-2016/act-one  Iwate Tsunami Memorial Museum - https://iwate-tsunami-memorial.jp/en/visit.html The Great East Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster Memorial Museum - https://www.fipo.or.jp/lore/en  Hope Tourism - https://www.hopetourism.jp/en/  Walk Japan - our hike - Episode 308 - https://notaballerina.com/308  Join our Facebook group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtfultravellers Join our LinkedIn group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://notaballerina.com/linkedin Show notes: https://notaballerina.com/310 Support the show: https://thoughtfultravel.substack.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finn and Catherine discuss using 'will', 'going to', and 'might' to talk about the future in English. They explore forms, certainty levels, and contextual usage of each phrase. The podcast also covers expressions of future uncertainty, question forms, and the correct usage of 'might' in questions and sentences.

Long-time listener Catherine discusses managing money with her partner, balancing spender/saver dynamics, and learning to navigate her relationship with money. They explore property and work goals, financial management post-health issues, using Excel for budgeting, and the significance of charitable giving and legal volunteering.

Guest Catherine, a college professor of psychology, joins hosts to discuss Goblet of Fire Chapter 20. Topics include Harry's integrity, Moody's surveillance, Minerva's maternal concern, dragon debate, Harry-Ron reconciliation, and intense moments in the Triwizard Tournament.

Finn and Catherine discuss the future by exploring the use of 'will,' 'going to,' 'might,' and 'be likely to' for expressing future events. They delve into conveying future certainty and uncertainty in English, and provide insights on asking questions using these phrases. The episode concludes with a focus on the correct usage of modal verbs through quiz questions.

Relationship coach Catherine discusses inner parts work and self-compassion in non-monogamous relationships. The impact of childhood experiences on adult behaviors and the importance of self-compassion for personal growth are explored. The podcast also mentions resources for further learning and upcoming wellness retreats.