Welcome to a new series I've created called Sunday Stillness. A few minutes each week to meditate on one idea that will bring us closer to who we want to become. This episode was inspired entirely by an IG reel from Katherine Morgan Schafler, author of The Perfectionist's Guide To Losing Control (one of my favorite books of 2023 and a 2024 selection for the Secret Stuff Book Club). Click here to watch the original reel. If you enjoy this Sunday Stillness episode, please share it with friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara Hildreth of Fiction Matters returns to the show so we can each share the best books that we've read lately.This conversation starts with a thoughtful discussion about reviewing books on social media (#Bookstagram #BookTok) versus being a literary critic and Sara makes some excellent points about the way we talk about books online these days. And then Sara and I each share four of the best books we've read lately, including a novel I just finished that may be one of my favorites of all time.SECRET STUFF MEMBERS GET BONUS MATERIAL FOR THIS EPISODE Sara shares a great backlist title and a celebrity memoir, and I share an interesting novel that flew under the radar last year and the book I'm flat embarrassed to recommend (but kind of loved).Follow Sara @fictionmatters on IGSign up for Sara's newsletterListen to Sara's podcast Novel PairingsSIGN UP FOR THE SECRET STUFF PATREONSecret Stuff Patreon members get an extended cut version of this episode that includes two more book recommendations coming out this spring and also Sara's new system for managing her TBR (To Be Read) stack, because who doesn't need help organizing all the amazing books we want to read?Also on Secret Stuff this week will be a deep dive on The Bee Sting by Paul Murray (because I just had to talk about this incredible novel with someone)Sara's Best Books Lately:The Custom of the Country by Edith WhartonThe Laughter by Sonora JhaBest of Friends by Kamila ShamsieRun Towards the Danger by Sarah PolleyLaura's Best Books Lately:The Bee Sting by Paul MurrayAll The Sinners Bleed by S.A. CosbyBig Swiss by Jen BeaginThe Future by Naomi AldermanAlso mentioned:Episode 107: 10 Reasons to Read (A Conversation with Sara Hildreth of @fictionmatters)The Remains of The Day by Kazuo IshiguroNever Let Me Go by Kazuo IshiguroPassing by Nella LarsenThe Buccaneers by Edith WhartonRoman Fever and Other Stories by Edith WhartonRazorblade Tears by S.A. CosbyHome Fire by Kamila ShamsieNeapolitan Novels by Elana FerranteWomen Talking by Miriam ToewsFight Night by Miriam ToewsThe Power by Naomi AldermanFULL SHOW NOTES 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

It's been awhile since we've talked directly about mental health, and I wanted to give a personal update about what I've noticed is different about my lifelong anxiety in the last few years. I attribute these changes to aging, and evolving lifestyle, and a few different habits that I have really prioritized since I turned 40.As always when I share on this topic, it is meant to be purely my own experience and is not medical advice.FULL SHOW NOTES HEREMENTIONED in this episode:Sorta Awesome Episode 26: The Truth About AnxietySorta Awesome Episode 101: The Truth About Anxiety (Part II)10 Things To Tell You Episodes by Topic (scroll to the mental health section)Episode 18, 10 Thoughts on AnxietyEpisode 86: 10 Thoughts On TherapyEpisode 182: 10 Things About 10 Years in TherapyEpisode 203: Meditation for Beginners 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

I always thought that a benefit to getting older was that I would settle into a signature style, but the truth is that my 40s has been sort of a fashion roller coaster. Maybe it's a changing body, maybe the pandemic led to some lazy dressing habits, or maybe our personal style is just always evolving.Alison Lumbatis is a professional style confidence expert and her tips on social media over the years have been so life-giving to me. (You also might remember her from Ep 134: 10 Tips To Wardrobe Confidence.) In this episode, she is sharing 10 tips for taking stock of your closet and building a functional wardrobe that serves your needs and also makes you look great.Learn more about Alison LumbatisFollow Alison Lumbatis on IG and on TikTokCheck out her Outfit FormulasFULL SHOW NOTES HEREMENTIONED in this episode:Episode 177: How to Find Your Signature StyleOutfit Formulas Quiz 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

The tables are turned in this episode as author and podcaster Kelly Corrigan asks Laura 10 big questions:1. Best live performance you’ve ever seen?2. Last book that blew you away?3. If your high school did superlatives, what would you have been most likely to become?4. What’s your go-to mantra for hard times?5. Is there anyone you would like to apologize to?6. When was the last time you cried?7. What’s something big you’ve been wrong about?8. If you could pass one law or overturn one supreme court case...9. If your mother wrote a book about you, what would it be called?10.If you could say four words to anyone, who would you address and what would you say?Learn more about Kelly CorriganKelly Corrigan Wonders podcastRead Kelly Corrigan's booksFollow Kelly Corrigan on IGFULL SHOW NOTES ARE HEREMENTIONED in this episode:Shark Heart by Emily HabeckFar From the Tree by Andrew SolomonEpisode 201: 10 Things I Learned in 2023 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

10 Things To Tell You is now moving to THURSDAYS! Same great conversations, journal prompts, book talk, and introspection - just a different day. If you're already subscribed to the show, you don't need to do anything at all. If you want to make sure you don't miss a thing, make sure you've: Subscribed to the show in your favorite podcast app Signed up for episode emails to get the show notes straight to your inbox every week Follow the show on Instagram and on Facebook See you Thursday with another fantastic episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is not just for 10 Things To Tell You podcast fans, but for all podcast fans IN GENERAL.You might have heard rumblings about the state of the podcast industry, as popular shows get canceled and massive layoffs keep happening at some of the largest audio companies. It's true that podcasting as a whole is going through some growing pains, and this is not just at the corporate level. Big and small shows are affected by these changes and listeners (YOU!) might already be feeling it.In this episode, I'm walking through 10 things I want podcast fans to know. I'll share some backstory to how we got here, what is different about podcasting (and podcast listening) now, why your podcast ads sometimes sound wonky, and what I would tell someone wanting to start a podcast now.I'm also sharing a little announcement about a big change coming to 10 Things To Tell You!JOIN SECRET STUFF PATREON FOR BONUS MATERIALFULL SHOW NOTES ARE HEREMENTIONED in this episode:Invisibilia podcast from NPRHeavyweight podcast from Gimlet MediaMore Perfect podcast from NPR/WNYC StudiosDeath, Sex, & Money podcast from WNYC StudiosRELATED EPISODES:Ep 185: Analyzing the Results of the Listener SurveyEp 73: I Wrote A Book!Ep 111: Behind the Scenes of Publishing, Launching, and Marketing a BookEp 166: How To Write A Book (in 10 Steps) 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

PublishedJan 23, 2024Didn't I Just Feed You? is such a relatable mom thought and is also the title of the popular podcast from my guests Meghan Splawn and Stacie Billis, two professional cooks with a collective 20+ years of experience in test kitchens, on television, at food publications, and more.They know their way around a kitchen, and want to make your life as the family cook easier. In this episode, Meghan and Stacie are sharing 10 Tips for Saving Your Sanity in the Kitchen. These women made me think, made me laugh, and made me actually WANT to cook for my family. Download your FREE meal plan template hereListen to the Didn't I Just Feed You podcastFollow Didn't I Just Feed You on IG and on facebook FULL SHOW NOTES HERE MENTIONED in this episode:Make It Easy: 120 Mix-and-Match Recipes to Cook From Scratch by Stacie BillisInstapot >> Amazon | Target | WalmartAmiAmiSUBSCRIBE 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

Published Jan 16, 2024Mindfulness meditation has changed my life. It has helped with my anxiety, productivity, and inner peace. But even though I'd been hearing about the benefits of this practice (and even read several books on it!), it took me years to get started. Mostly this is because I thought meditating had to be formal. I thought it required a certain amount of time or a certain personality type. But this isn't true! Anyone can meditate. You can start as small as one minute at a time. In this episode, mindfulness educator Laurie Cousins walks us through 10 tips for the meditation-curious, those beginning a meditation journey, and anyone in need of a refresher for what a meditation practice can bring. Laurie Cousins is our guest today and she leads the meditation group that finally got me to make this practice a regular part of my life. Laurie has trained at UCLA and USD and specializes in trauma and resiliency. She is also passionate about mindful parenting, and facilities several groups with this focus. LEARN MORE ABOUT LAURIE COUSINS HEREFOLLOW LAURIE COUSINS ON IG FULL SHOW NOTES HEREJOIN JOURNALING for GROWNUPS 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

PublishedJan 12, 2024My two week course JOURNALING FOR GROWNUPS is back!The cart closes on Thursday, January 18th so grab it now. JOIN JOURNALING FOR GROWNUPSIf you'd like to get the class for FREE you can become an annual member of SECRET STUFF at the Secret Keeper level ($84/year) and you'll get a discount code for 100% off. BECOME A SECRET STUFF ANNUAL MEMBERHope to see you in class! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices