Dec 27, 2023
Patricia and Nicole chat about what they learned this year, how they approach setting goals, and dare to have some ambitions for 2024.
Note: We talk about food we want to make and eat on the show. There is no mention of diet or food restriction other than less-frequent iced coffee.
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Dec 20, 2023
Patricia and Nicole chat about how they mash up terms borrowed from chronic illness explanations and Dungeons & Dragons.
This episode is based on Enthusiastic Encouragement & Dubious Advice Volume 1, Issue 6: Running Low on Spell Slots
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Dec 13, 2023
Patricia and Nicole chat about perfectionism and it probably isn’t the first time! Of course, Patricia also talks about books and offers her ruminations on André 3000’s recent album.
This episode is based on Enthusiastic Encouragement & Dubious Advice Volume 1, Issue 7: 5 Stars
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Dec 6, 2023
Patricia and Nicole chat about why they’re making a self-help podcast. They dig into the arbitrary rules we make up for ourselves and how they are completely unnecessary and sometimes a bit too oppressive.
This episode is based on Enthusiastic Encouragement & Dubious Advice Volume 1, Issue 1: On Making and Breaking...
Nov 10, 2023
We are finally making a podcast based on the popular Enthusiastic Encouragement & Dubious Advice Newsletter! Patricia Elzie-Tuttle shares resources and self-help for the rest of us who are more interested in lying down than leaning in. She is joined by her co-host and wife Nicole and you can learn more at