<description>Try this on for size… It is Episode 89, with first-time guest David Selles! In this episode, we begin by hearing David’s story of finding himself in the very non-New England world of grad school friends (0:30), and by sharing how we know David and his journey to the pod (4:00)! We then share ‘Where are we at?’ (5:30), before diving into our main topic: exploring pain and growth (15:00). We discuss our growing pains in 2025 (16:20) and incidentally hit a few distinct questions along the way. Are we just creating artificial growing pains (18:50)? Do we have an inner need to grow (21:40)? Do we need better processes for discernment to identify where we need to grow (25:00)? What’s the difference between monotonous pain and new stretch zones (28:30)? Is some growth contrived (35:00)? What are we nostalgic for (43:35)? And what growing pains should we consider undertaking before becoming parents (46:00)? Lastly, as always, we close with The Dressing Room (48:50) and some things to try on for size in the new year! We hope you enjoy :)</description>

Try this on for size… It is Episode 89, with firs…

Try this on for size… It is Episode 89, with first-time guest David Selles! In this episode, we begin by hearing David’s story of finding himself in the very non-New England world of grad school friends (0:30), and by sharing how we know David and his journey to the pod (4:00)! We then share ‘Where are we at?’ (5:30), before diving into our main topic: exploring pain and growth (15:00). We discuss our growing pains in 2025 (16:20) and incidentally hit a few distinct questions along the way. Are we just creating artificial growing pains (18:50)? Do we have an inner need to grow (21:40)? Do we need better processes for discernment to identify where we need to grow (25:00)? What’s the difference between monotonous pain and new stretch zones (28:30)? Is some growth contrived (35:00)? What are we nostalgic for (43:35)? And what growing pains should we consider undertaking before becoming parents (46:00)? Lastly, as always, we close with The Dressing Room (48:50) and some things to try on for size in the new year! We hope you enjoy :)

TTOFS Ep 89: The Growing Pains (feat. David Selles)

<description>Try this on for size… it is Episode 88 with Ricky Richardson! We begin with Ricky’s first person story of finding connection in another country (0:45). We then welcome Ricky back to the pod for his illustrious 4th time (6:45)! We discuss where we are all at? (18:00) before going on a short video podcast rant. For our main topic, we discuss "Distance" (20:00), including questions such as, are we feeling distant or proximate to world issues (21:00), how is it showing up in our bodies? (26:00), are we consenting to the onslaught of news? (29:00), what is our need to “disconnect?” (35:00), are there ways to balance distance? (38:45), can we solve it by talking to people about it? (47:30), and what is our agency and choice in the matter? (52:00). We of course close with our Dressing Room and some things to Try On For Size this quarter (1:00:00)! As always we hope you enjoy :)</description>

Try this on for size… it is Episode 88 with Ricky…

Try this on for size… it is Episode 88 with Ricky Richardson! We begin with Ricky’s first person story of finding connection in another country (0:45). We then welcome Ricky back to the pod for his illustrious 4th time (6:45)! We discuss where we are all at? (18:00) before going on a short video podcast rant. For our main topic, we discuss "Distance" (20:00), including questions such as, are we feeling distant or proximate to world issues (21:00), how is it showing up in our bodies? (26:00), are we consenting to the onslaught of news? (29:00), what is our need to “disconnect?” (35:00), are there ways to balance distance? (38:45), can we solve it by talking to people about it? (47:30), and what is our agency and choice in the matter? (52:00). We of course close with our Dressing Room and some things to Try On For Size this quarter (1:00:00)! As always we hope you enjoy :)

TTOFS Ep 88: The Distance (feat. Ricky Richardson)

<description>Try this on for size… Episode 87 Part 2, featuring Judd, Shami, Loretta, and Katherine! In this pod, our third group shares where they were in 2015 (1:20), and incidentally the TTOFS Podcast origin story (5:15). For advice to our younger selves, our multi-timer crew shares insights on leaning into your commitments, telling your younger self you look hot, expanding/retaining/exploring, reading books on feminism, traveling more, and developing your emotional IQ (7:20) #jampacked. Then we look forward and have some laughs along the way, discussing how to make thoughtful commitments, carve out space to do nothing, create/be disciplined/run, resist capitalism and productivity, pamper and practice self-compassion, skin care routines, and follow creative pursuits (19:45). We then close with a little bonus appreciation addendum from our two podcast hosts as the music fades out (43:30). We love you all more than you know!</description>

Try this on for size… Episode 87 Part 2, featurin…

Try this on for size… Episode 87 Part 2, featuring Judd, Shami, Loretta, and Katherine! In this pod, our third group shares where they were in 2015 (1:20), and incidentally the TTOFS Podcast origin story (5:15). For advice to our younger selves, our multi-timer crew shares insights on leaning into your commitments, telling your younger self you look hot, expanding/retaining/exploring, reading books on feminism, traveling more, and developing your emotional IQ (7:20) #jampacked. Then we look forward and have some laughs along the way, discussing how to make thoughtful commitments, carve out space to do nothing, create/be disciplined/run, resist capitalism and productivity, pamper and practice self-compassion, skin care routines, and follow creative pursuits (19:45). We then close with a little bonus appreciation addendum from our two podcast hosts as the music fades out (43:30). We love you all more than you know!

TTOFS Ep 87 - The 10 Year Reunion Pods (Part 2)

<description>Welcome back to Try This On For Size, Episode 87 Part 1, featuring Meg, Sarah, Chris, Thomas, Evan, and Chrissy! In this celebration of 10 years of podcast recording (first time not on questionable sound equipment), we first share where Meg, Sarah, and Chris were back in 2015 (2:30). Then our first group shares some much needed 2025 advice to their 2015-selves (5:15), including changing your mind, core exercises, and having all the feelings. They then look forward to what they want to try on for size by 2035 (15:45), mentioning tennis, motorcycles, parenthood, and more. Our second group of Thomas, Evan, and Chrissy then tackle the same questions (23:45), including advice on stress, stretching and doing what is in front of you (27:00), before sharing some things to try on such as new hobbies, new languages, and letting things slide more (36:45). And guess what, there’s more, because we had a part 2 podcast too!</description>

Welcome back to Try This On For Size, Episode 87 …

Welcome back to Try This On For Size, Episode 87 Part 1, featuring Meg, Sarah, Chris, Thomas, Evan, and Chrissy! In this celebration of 10 years of podcast recording (first time not on questionable sound equipment), we first share where Meg, Sarah, and Chris were back in 2015 (2:30). Then our first group shares some much needed 2025 advice to their 2015-selves (5:15), including changing your mind, core exercises, and having all the feelings. They then look forward to what they want to try on for size by 2035 (15:45), mentioning tennis, motorcycles, parenthood, and more. Our second group of Thomas, Evan, and Chrissy then tackle the same questions (23:45), including advice on stress, stretching and doing what is in front of you (27:00), before sharing some things to try on such as new hobbies, new languages, and letting things slide more (36:45). And guess what, there’s more, because we had a part 2 podcast too!

TTOFS Ep 87 - The 10 Year Reunion Pods (Part 1)

<description>Welcome back to Try This On For Size, Episode 86 with Claire Luchette! We are so excited to have Claire back on for a second time, and we start this episode with a harrowing tale of their winter run (0:30). Then Jim welcomes Claire back with an official intro (3:30) before sharing where we are all at (hint: we are all injured!) (4:55). Incidentally, our main topic is health, where we discuss what drives us to be healthier (15:35), our approaches to better health (19:15), being addicted to busy-ness (26:45), our mental blocks (30:15), our health routines in 2025 (36:45), self-indulgence (41:15) and some final thoughts in poetic form (47:15). As always, we close with what we are trying on for size in our Dressing Room (49:30). We hope you all enjoy it!</description>

Welcome back to Try This On For Size, Episode 86 …

Welcome back to Try This On For Size, Episode 86 with Claire Luchette! We are so excited to have Claire back on for a second time, and we start this episode with a harrowing tale of their winter run (0:30). Then Jim welcomes Claire back with an official intro (3:30) before sharing where we are all at (hint: we are all injured!) (4:55). Incidentally, our main topic is health, where we discuss what drives us to be healthier (15:35), our approaches to better health (19:15), being addicted to busy-ness (26:45), our mental blocks (30:15), our health routines in 2025 (36:45), self-indulgence (41:15) and some final thoughts in poetic form (47:15). As always, we close with what we are trying on for size in our Dressing Room (49:30). We hope you all enjoy it!

TTOFS EP 86: The Health (feat. Claire Luchette)

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