Modern Musings: Conversations with the Maiden, Mother, And Crone

Tomorrow is May Day and we are exploring the history and traditions of this spring holiday.

Reality TV is here to stay, and most of us watch it. But is it REAL? Join us as we take a look at some popular reality TV shows to determine whether reality TV is real or staged. You be the judge.

What happens when your life is suddenly turned upside down, and how do you cope with it? Christen shares a very personal story that you don't want to miss.

Crystals, rocks, minerals, gems, stones...call them what you will, we love them! Why are we drawn to them, how do we use them, and where can we find them?

A spur-of-the-moment change in plans results in a discussion of our favorite food chains. We're talking chicken to burgers to tacos and we barely scratched the surface. Did we mention your favorites?

Are we more than just the labels people define us by, or do the names we're assigned make us who we are? In this episode, we discuss everything from nicknames and slurs to birth names and numerology. What does your name say about you?

What started out as a discussion of fun literature-oriented destinations turned into a debate on what constitutes one. Sometimes we disagree, but we still have a great list of fun trips we'd like to take. Did we list one of yours?

Doctors keep warning us that we need to get more sleep. Do you get enough sleep? Most of us admit we do not, but why? We're taking a look at some common sleep disturbances and offering a few suggestions on how to get a better night's sleep.

Neurodivergent is a relatively new term when it comes to mental health, learning disabilities, and cognitive differences. But what does it really mean, and is there really any such thing as normal?

Have you ever been told that you were "too much" or do you know someone others think is too much? What makes someone too much, and are they really?

We hear the word "Metaphysical" bandied around a lot these days, but what does it mean? What makes something "Metaphysical", and what kinds of things fall under the metaphysical umbrella? Join us to find out.

Meditation can be a great way to relax, become grounded, and even tune in to your inner feelings. On today's episode, we are talking about different ways to meditate and why you should give it a try...again.

Our special guest, John Griffith, author of "Lucky Man: Memoir of a Prostate Cancer Survivor" and "A Dad's Fun Guide to Raising Happy Daughters: Imagination Activities Against Body-Snatching Zombie Naysayers and Other Foes" joins us again this week to talk about book publishing and living life with good intentions, belief in yourself, and a positive attitude.

This week, our discussion includes two special guests -- John Griffith, the author of "Lucky Man: Memoir of a Prostate Cancer Survivor" and founder of Score Men's Wellness, and his daughter, Harmony. John is sharing his experience as a prostate cancer survivor, why it's sometimes a challenge to get men to take their preventative wellness seriously, and what he's doing to change that.

One of our favorite hobbies is reading, and in this episode, we are detailing a few book challenges we love as well as well as some of the books we've been reading. We even mention a few we'd never read again.

January 24 is National Compliment Day and we are sharing how a few kind words can really make someone's day. Whether it's at home, at work, or with strangers, compliments have the power to make things better.

January is National Hobbies month, and we are sharing our thoughts on our hobbies, what makes a hobby, and when a hobby goes too far.

Happy New Year! January is all about getting a fresh start, and we are ready! Join us for a discussion of the new goals we're setting for 2025 and a reveal of our "One Little Word".

Setting boundaries is an act of self-love. If you don't respect your own values and beliefs, why should anyone else? Today we're talking about what boundaries are and why we should set (and adhere to) them.