It's my birthday week! I'm turning 45. And every year around this time, I do a birthday episode looking back and looking ahead.This year's theme is about the quiet changes that happen when you're distracted, or busy, or not paying attention.Last year on my birthday I was convinced that something HUGE was going to happen in my 44th year. I thought I had an intuition about it. I journaled my heart out about what was coming for me. And then...when I approached the end of 2023 and then eventually the end of my 44th year, I was disappointed that what I thought was a premonition hadn't come true.Instead, what I found was that I fundamentally changed in the last year. Through a series of events, heart aches, conversations, and maturity, I find myself at a really different place than I was last June. And while it might not be the seismic event I was anticipating, it has been earth shifting all the same.FULL SHOW NOTES HEREMENTIONED in this episode:Join us for Stephen King Summer!Ep 201: 10 Things I Learned in 2023Ep 180: 4 Metaphors for Turning 44June Journal Parties on IGSecret Stuff patreon has personal episodes like this every month SUBSCRIBE to 10 Things To Tell You so you never miss an episode!CLICK HERE for episode show notesFOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on InstagramFOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on FacebookJOIN the 10 Things To Tell You Connection GroupSIGN UP for episode emails, links, and show notesJOIN the Secret Stuff PatreonBUY THE BOOK: Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First. by Laura TremaineBUY THE BOOK: The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs by Laura Tremaine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're halfway through 2024, which means it's time to take an inventory of the best books we've read in the last six months.My real life book club joins me for a mid-year look at the literary landscape for the second year in a row. Regular guests Yasmin Dunn and Stephanie Newman-Smith are always a delight to have on the show.Apologies to your TBR after listening to this one.IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN US FOR STEPHEN KING SUMMER!Yasmin’s books:You Like it Darker by Stephen KingJames by Percival EverettKnife by Salman RushdieSteph’s books:Long Island by Colm ToibinNeighbors and Other Stories by Diane OliverSlow Horses by Mick HeronLaura’s books (on this episode):Listen for the Lie by Amy TinteraSociopath by Patric GagneSomehow by Anne LamottLaura’s Best Books of the Year (So Far):The Bee Sting by Paul MurrayThe Book of Love by Kelly LinkHow to Walk Into a Room by Emily P. FreemanFULL SHOW NOTES HEREMentioned in this episode:Stephen King SummerE. Shaver Bookstore in Savannah, GA on InstagramThe Stacks Bookstore on InstagramEp 209: Best Books Lately with Sara HildrethEp 218: Best Books Lately with R.Eric ThomasEp 212: 10 Questions for Every Room You’re In with Emily P. FreemanSlow Horses on Apple+Other Books Mentioned:Hello Beautiful by Ann NapolitanoDear Edward by Ann NapolitanoSilver Sparrow by Tayari JonesAn American Marriage by Tayari JonesHolly by Stephen KingCujo by Stephen KingHow to Sell a Haunted House by Grady HendrixBrooklyn by Colm ToibinAnne of Green Gables by L.M. MontgomeryBright Young Women by Jessica KnollErasure by Percival EverettWide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys A Million Little Pieces by James FreyThe Satanic Verses by Salman RushdieFind Yasmin on IG @yasminheartsbooks SUBSCRIBE to 10 Things To Tell You so you never miss an episode!CLICK HERE for episode show notesFOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on InstagramFOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on FacebookJOIN the 10 Things To Tell You Connection GroupSIGN UP for episode emails, links, and show notesJOIN the Secret Stuff PatreonBUY THE BOOK: Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First. by Laura TremaineBUY THE BOOK: The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs by Laura Tremaine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jodi Wellman is focused on death. And she wants you to think about it more, too.Death is (clearly) not a popular topic, and something most of us avoid thinking about at all costs. But Jodi believes that knowing you have something to lose can help you live like you mean it. Her new book You Only Die Once: How To Make It To The End With No Regrets can walk you through making the most of your time on this earth.In this episode, author and speaker Jodi Wellman shares 5 ways to live like you're dying: Count your Mondays (quantifying your time can be remarkably clarifying) Diagnose the dead zones (areas in life that feel dead inside) Identify your deathbed pre-grets (regrets-in-the-making that can still be course-corrected) Live wider (with vitality) and deeper (with meaning): identify a list of enlivening endeavors  Pick one small thing to take action on at a time Learn more about Jodi WellmanBuy You Only Die Once: How To Make It To the End With No RegretsFollow Jodi Wellman on IGFULL SHOW NOTES HEREJOIN STEPHEN KING SUMMER HERESUBSCRIBE to 10 Things To Tell You so you never miss an episode!CLICK HERE for episode show notesFOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on InstagramFOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on FacebookJOIN the 10 Things To Tell You Connection GroupSIGN UP for episode emails, links, and show notesJOIN the Secret Stuff PatreonBUY THE BOOK: Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First. by Laura TremaineBUY THE BOOK: The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs by Laura Tremaine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Obviously friendship is a big topic around here, but one of the aspects we don't touch on much is how these important relationships have changed in modern culture. We now have hundreds of connections in our daily lives, where our ancestors probably never met that many people in their entire lifetime.Friendship writer Anna Goldfarb brings us 5 Things to think about in our modern friendships that she expounds upon in her new book Modern Friendship: How To Nurture Our Most Valued Connections.Called “the New York Times’ friendship correspondent,” Anna Goldfarb's reporting on friendships has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, TIME , Vox, and more.Follow @AnnaGoldfarb on IGSubscribe to her substack Friendship ExplainedBuy her new book Modern FriendshipSTEPHEN KING SUMMER IS IN FULL SWING! Join us hereFULL SHOW NOTES ARE HERE SUBSCRIBE to 10 Things To Tell You so you never miss an episode!CLICK HERE for episode show notesFOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on InstagramFOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on FacebookJOIN the 10 Things To Tell You Connection GroupSIGN UP for episode emails, links, and show notesJOIN the Secret Stuff PatreonBUY THE BOOK: Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First. by Laura TremaineBUY THE BOOK: The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs by Laura Tremaine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is ONLY book recommendations. The original Stephen King Starter Kit episode has more of the author's biography and why I think reading Stephen King matters. You do NOT need to listen to Part I to enjoy Part II.LISTEN TO STEPHEN KING STARTER KIT Part I In this episode I'm sharing my personal favorites, what I would recommend if you don't like scary/horror (because there are plenty to choose from!), what I recommend for teenagers, and which Stephen King books I would never recommend you start with (even though they're popular).JOIN STEPHEN KING SUMMER FULL SHOW NOTES ARE HEREMENTIONED in this episode:My favorite Stephen King novels of all time:IT11/22/63The StandDolores ClaiborneIf you don't like scary, maybe start with:CarrieRita Hayworth and Shawshank RedemptionOn Writing: A Memoir of the CraftThe InstituteBilly SummersIf you're okay with scary books, you might start with:The Shining (horror)Misery (psychological thriller)I wouldn't start with:Pet SemataryFairy TaleOn my own Stephen King "To Read" list:From a Buick 8Lisey's Story SUBSCRIBE to 10 Things To Tell You so you never miss an episode!CLICK HERE for episode show notesFOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on InstagramFOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on FacebookJOIN the 10 Things To Tell You Connection GroupSIGN UP for episode emails, links, and show notesJOIN the Secret Stuff PatreonBUY THE BOOK: Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First. by Laura TremaineBUY THE BOOK: The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs by Laura Tremaine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author Sarah Bragg discusses online happiness in her new book, sharing 4 ways to be happier online. The podcast explores navigating comparison in the digital age, finding happiness on social media, and reflecting on giving five-star ratings. Cultivating creativity for happiness is also discussed as a way to combat unhappiness and comparison online.

My 4th annual book club dedicated to my favorite author (and the greatest living storyteller) is HERE!Stephen King Summer 2024 officially starts June 2 but you can jump in at any time over the next three months to join us for two movie watch-a-longs and three books. We're READING:'Salem's Lot King's second novel was originally published in 1975 and this is a vampire story. You Like It DarkerThis is King's latest collection of short stories that just published in May 2024. We will read one or two stories to discuss (this is perfect for those King-curious who don't want to commit to the novels).11/22/63One of my favorite novels of all time, this book is not scary and will let you into King's master storytelling without having to endure the horror. We're WATCHING:FirestarterThe MistJOIN STEPHEN KING SUMMER! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's almost road trip season!I'm giving you 10 prompts for great conversations in the car. I purposefully designed these to work with any age, and any type of relationship.They're a mix of fun and deep, and in the episode I share alternatives or tangents you can take with each prompt, as well as sharing my own answers and stories.Happy travels!FULL SHOW NOTES HEREJoin me for the STEPHEN KING SUMMER BOOK CLUBSUBSCRIBE to 10 Things To Tell You so you never miss an episode!CLICK HERE for episode show notesFOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on InstagramFOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on FacebookJOIN the 10 Things To Tell You Connection GroupSIGN UP for episode emails, links, and show notesJOIN the Secret Stuff PatreonBUY THE BOOK: Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First. by Laura TremaineBUY THE BOOK: The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs by Laura Tremaine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every now and then I have a guest on this show that just knocks my socks off and beauty industry pioneer Wende Zomnir is the latest fascinating person to get that title.In the 1990's, the top makeup and beauty brands were formal, stodgy, and established. Urban Decay disrupted the industry with their bold colors, heavily pigmented formulas, and modern branding. My guest Wende Zomnir describes what it was like to create Urban Decay and how lucky connections and a broad vision contributed to it's success.But now Zomnir is back with a new brand that is already on shelves at Sephora and poised to make another important splash in the beauty world: Caliray Beauty blends makeup with wellness to create innovative concoctions with innocent ingredients.Zomnir gives me an EDUCATION in this episode about sustainability and the future of the beauty industry. She shares the obstacles to making clean makeup and is generous with her knowledge, passion, and shout outs to other beauty brands who are doing right.Follow @wendezomnir on IGFollow @caliray on IGShop Caliray @ SephoraFULL SHOW NOTES HEREMENTIONED in this episode: “Clean at Sephora” standards Environmental Working Group (www.ewg.org)  Credo Beauty Clean Standard RELATED to this episode:Ep 14: Skincare and Makeup Favorites with Jamie GoldenEp 192: OBSESSED (More) Skincare and Makeup Favorites with Jamie Golden SUBSCRIBE to 10 Things To Tell You so you never miss an episode!CLICK HERE for episode show notesFOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on InstagramFOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on FacebookJOIN the 10 Things To Tell You Connection GroupSIGN UP for episode emails, links, and show notesJOIN the Secret Stuff PatreonBUY THE BOOK: Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First. by Laura TremaineBUY THE BOOK: The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs by Laura Tremaine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My mom has taught me some really important things like:Don't look for the shortest line, look for the fastest cashierandYou don't want a marriage, you want a weddingand so much more.I'm sharing 10 of my favorite life lessons that my mom has taught me in the last 40 years.FULL SHOW NOTES ARE HEREMENTIONED in this episode:Ep 177: How To Find Your Signature StyleEp 123: How To Feel Pretty (When You Don't) SUBSCRIBE to 10 Things To Tell You so you never miss an episode!CLICK HERE for episode show notesFOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on InstagramFOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on FacebookJOIN the 10 Things To Tell You Connection GroupSIGN UP for episode emails, links, and show notesJOIN the Secret Stuff PatreonBUY THE BOOK: Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First. by Laura TremaineBUY THE BOOK: The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs by Laura Tremaine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices