Episode 15: Gratitude, Breathing & Letting Go of Excess
In this episode of Pickles & Pasta with Steph & Jay, the duo explores how to stay grounded in uncertain times - balancing change with gratitude, breathwork, and mindfulness. They discuss how post-COVID shifts and economic stress affect creativity and connection, and why empathy and community matter more than ever. The conversation gets personal with reflections on illness, loss, and resilience, before wrapping on a lighter note - redefining the holidays with less materialism and more meaning.
Topics Covered:
- Uncertain times: staying balanced and setting boundaries
- Breathwork & gratitude: simple ways to calm stress
- Mindfulness: daily rituals for peace and focus
- Empathy & relationships: compassion through change
- Rethinking gifts: stuff, more meaning
- Rapid-fire: downtime, travel, and favorite burgers
Tune in for an episode that’s equal parts grounding, thought-provoking, and laugh-out-loud real - because sometimes the best way to cope is with conversation, curiosity, and a touch of humor.
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