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Dear Friends, these are the recent gems I’ve found that felt satisfying. When you’ve limited watch time, you want to know you’ve solid go-tos. Enjoy!
The Curiosity Shop. March 19 2026.
“Welcome to The Curiosity Shop! In the inaugural episode, Brené and Adam discuss how a public disagreement about authenticity almost ended their relationship before it began. For the first time, they discuss where they went wrong, why they changed their minds about each other, and what they learned about repair and trust. They also explore what healthy authenticity looks like, and dive into the many things they may still never fully see eye to eye on – from email vs. texting to remote work to faith.”
At 53min36
“Adam Grant: I love the way you just reframe that as as complex simplicity. That’s a great paradox.
Brené Brown: But complex simplicity is why metaphor and story and analogy to say take something complex and then put it in a dimension that people understand.
Adam: Poetry too. And this is why we’re doing this show. Like the the curiosity shop is all about trying to reach complex simplicity in a world that wants easy answers and quick fixes and consumes way too much snake oil.”
At 39:12 Brené: I’m just blown away by the application of your rigor, the same application of your rigor around organizational and behavioral science to becoming a better person.
The episodes Brené mentions in The Curiosity Shop
“Apologising and repairing what was off” Apologise and Repair.
Brené Brown Unlocking Us Podcast. May 8, 2020.
Dr. Harriet Lerner. on I’m Sorry: How to Apologize and Why It Matters, Part 1 of 2
Dr. Harriet Lerner on I’m Sorry: How to Apologize and Why It Matters, Part 2 of 2
This is the first episode of two-part special based on a course that Dr. Harriet Lerner and I did together on her groundbreaking book Why Won’t You Apologize?: Healing Big Betrayals and Everyday Hurts. It’s an authentic, hard conversation about making mistakes, healing hurts, and being brave. Harriet is a friend, mentor, and teacher. Her work has shaped my career and made my life better. During a time of deep uncertainty and anxiety — when many of us have struggled to be our best selves all of the time — apologizing has never been more important.
Andrea Gibson + Megan Falley. It's Ok to Ask Questions (S3:E1) June 1 2025
“Matthew Rodrigues interviews non-binary spoken word poet Andrea Gibson and their wife, writer Megan Falley, about how Andrea’s terminal cancer diagnosis has transformed their love and life. The couple speaks candidly about how facing mortality has deepened their connection, stripped away the unnecessary, and brought a new clarity to what truly matters. With tenderness and honesty, they reflect on the beauty, grief, and presence that now shape their relationship and creative work.”
I highly recommend watching “Come see me in the good light” on AppleTV.
Emma Thompson Breaks Down Her Most Iconic Characters (9 December 2025)
“We served Olivia Colman & Benedict Cumberbatch a FEAST! “The Dish Podcast.
Interviews over food and drink! Beware you will get hungry. Watch the ones with Tom Holland, Keira Knightly and Jennifer Garner - the Yorkshire Pudding blew her mind!
These videos are a little addictive because they’re funny and less formal compared to other podcasts.
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The Skin Deep
I recently discovered The Skin Deep.
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This was so touching.
Mar 1, 2026 Gonzalo (he/him) & Berlin (she/her) play {THE AND} Family Edition and reflect on what it means to grow up together as father and daughter. In this heartfelt conversation, they talk about becoming a parent, learning through mistakes, letting go of control, and finding balance between protection and independence. Together, they explore identity, trust, vulnerability, and how their biggest lessons came from each other.
A couple that has each other’s back
Keisha (she/her) & Andrew (he/him) return for their 8th {THE AND} conversation, playing the Couples Edition once again. As longtime community favorites, we’ve followed their relationship across more than a decade of conversations, witnessing how their partnership continues to evolve through love, loss, creativity, and now parenthood.
In this episode, they reflect on navigating conflict without disconnection, balancing time and emotional energy as parents of two, and how humor helps them stay close when things feel heavy. Together, they share what it means to grow side by side, honor their different upbringings, and keep choosing each other through a season that asks more from both of them.
For Giggles
Well if the shoe fits - Lucy Darling the persona and performer in action
The Behind the Scenes - Carisa Hendrix the person and backstory
The Origins of Lucy - Carisa talks through the evolution of the persona. How she trained her voice was intriguing.
ComfortZone #11 This Caregiver’s Music is updated
I just added a new playlist to this ComfortZone article, called “Small Wins Confident.” If you haven’t heard the two big songs from KPop Demon Hunters I recommend going over to listen to the first two songs on the playlist.
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Per usual we are on same wavelength- I’ve been yelling from the rafters or rooftops about the new Brown-Grant collab podcast. I can’t wait! Listening in this weekend