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

Richard Webster's "Write Your Own Magic" is one of Amber's favorite books about writing (and magic). We're exploring his ideas about the power of words and writing in this episode of a 2-part series. 

What does it mean to live fearlessly? What fears are holding us back and how can we let go of those fears to boldly live the life we are meant to live?

Books get banned or censored for many different reasons, but should they? Is there ever a good reason to ban a book? Who gets to decide, and when is it a step too far? Have you read any banned books? Were you surprised to find out why they were banned?

If you could try a new hobby, what would it be? What is holding you back?

After our look at Disney Princesses and our discussion about which Disney Princess we might be, we thought it would be fun to take a look at some Disney villains and what motivates them. In this episode, we're taking a look at jealousy.

It's that time of year again, and we've all got something that makes us anxious about the start of the new school year. Luckily, we've got some tips to help get through it.

It's summer, and we're hot, so we're talking about our all-time favorite summer dessert -- ice cream. We're dishing on soft-serve versus hard-pack, all the flavors, toppings, and even a little psychology for the cherry on top.

What is Project Life, and why do Christen and Cindy think it is important? What will happen to your family stories when you are gone?

Did Dante get it right when he described nine levels of hell in his epic poem? How relevant are his ideas to the world we live in today? What level would you be in?

Everyone has their preferences—whether it's butter on your popcorn or poetry with or without rhymes. In this episode of Modern Musings, we kick things off with some lighthearted 'better with' or 'better without' debates. But true to our style, the conversation soon dives beneath the surface, exploring how these preferences echo in deeper social and cultural issues.

After diving into countless personality quizzes, we finally tackle the big one: the Myers-Briggs Personality Types. In this episode, we break down our results, compare notes, and reflect on how accurate (or not) the MBTI feels after everything else we've tried. It's self-discovery meets skepticism—with a dash of fun.

We've all heard of Christmas in July, but what the heck is Summerween? We can't wait to find out!

Summer has given us the travel bug, so we're talking about all the drivable destinations on our bucket lists, plus a few favorite things we like to pack.

In this casual episode, we are sharing some of the things we are obsessed with, including what we are watching, listening to, and reading as well as a few other categories.

In a follow-up to our MDs vs. DOs episode, we are discussing the differences between traditional western medicine and holistic, homeopathic, and naturopathic medicines and our experiences with each.

With almost half of the year behind us, we thought it was time to reflect on our goals, assess our progress, and refine our plans.

We've talked often about cups as a metaphor for all the things we fill our lives with, so in this episode, we're talking about the things that we're putting in ours, both good and bad. What's in your cup?

We are exploring a few archetypes of Carl Jung's Collective Unconscious and how they might be present in each of our personalities.

Summer is upon us and it's time to take a look at some of the fun things we associate with this season, especially some of the things we like to do to keep cool and not sunburn! What summertime habits do you keep?