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

What constitutes cheating? While an extra-marital affair definitely fits the description, what about a simple dinner with a person of the opposite sex? Can you have friendships outside your marriage? What about flirting? Where do we draw the line between harmless connection and betrayal, and who gets to decide?

In honor of National School Counselors Week, Amber pulls back the curtain on a role that’s often misunderstood and undervalued. What do school counselors really do? How do they support students beyond schedules and transcripts? And why does their work matter more than ever? This episode is a must-listen for parents and students who want to better understand—and better use—the support available in schools.

Have you ever wondered why you can remember that tidbit you wrote on a sticky note over a year ago, but you can't remember the specifics of the notes you took on your computer yesterday? In this week's episode, we're exploring why handwritten notes and journaling is better than typing for memory and emotional processing.

In this episode, we talk about annotating books: what to mark, how to do it, and how annotations can help you read more actively and remember more.

Investigative journalist and author Robert Whitaker examines the roots of today’s mental health epidemic in his book Anatomy of an Epidemic. In this episode, we review his arguments and question whether the psychiatric drugs we trust to heal us may be contributing to the crisis. Are the treatments meant to make us better actually making us worse—and if so, why?

We all know about the topics one should never discuss in polite company, so why are we compelled to share our beliefs even when we know others may not agree? Is it ego? Do we seek validation? Or are we just stirring the pot?

It's the end of the year and time to reset for 2026. Listen in as we share our progress on our goals and choose a Word of the Year for the next 12 months.

In this episode, we’re diving into the excitement (and strategy) behind purchasing a new planner before the new year begins. We share how we choose the right planner for our lifestyle, when we buy it, and how we set it up so we can start the new year organized, motivated, and stress-free.

What does it really mean to “tell the Universe” what you want—and how is that different from wishful thinking? Drawing from Webster’s practical mysticism, we discuss intention as a living conversation, not a one-time request, and how clarity, belief, and emotional alignment shape what we attract.

Have you ever noticed how certain movies seem to come in pairs? In this episode, we unpack the phenomenon of twin films—movies released around the same time with remarkably similar plots—and share some of the most interesting examples we discovered.

Diamonds are a girl's best friend. That's what they say, right? But are they really? Listen in as we explore the evolution of the diamond as a status symbol and why it may not be all it's cracked up to be.

We're celebrating birthdays -- several of them! The birthday girls are talking all about their best and worst birthdays, favorite flavors of cake, and much more. Join us for our birthday celebration!

'Tis the season for December Daily! In this episode, we’re revisiting a topic we first shared with our listeners nearly four years ago. We’ll reflect on what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and explore some of the many creative ways you can take part in this beloved annual project.

Halloween is an opportunity to dress up in a costume and have some fun. It can also be the perfect occasion for parents (and us) to stage embarrassing photos or make questionable choices about what is appropriate. Do you have any embarrassing Halloween costume stories? We do!

Special effects, stunts, secrets, mysteries...who doesn't love a good spy thriller? We're working our way through a list of some of the greatest spy movies, TV shows, and novels of all time. Did we miss any of your favorites?

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.