From Where She Sits

Back in June, Christie & Izzy sat down to pass the mic to Anya Randall Nebel.  At the height of the Black Lives Matter protests and COVID-19, Anya carefully traces her family's journey through generations of amazing Black women.  From Anya's Grandmother's roots as a domestic worker in Ellicot City, Maryland, to finding her own joy, freedom, and connection in music & theatre, to mothering a daughter through the protests, police violence, and the uncertainty of 2020 - this episode is packed with the kind of richness that only an incredible storyteller like Anya could bring.   ANYA RANDALL NEBEL’s 40-year career as a singer, actor, director and producer, has taken her on many successful national and international tours. She was last seen at Spotlighters Theatre in their production of Love Letters. Shortly after, Ms. Nebel appeared in the critically-acclaimed and Helen Hayes recommended, Lady Day in the Anacostia Playhouse. Ms. Nebel, having recently opened her directorial debut at the DC Fringe Festival with Soul Redeemer, also holds a 2017 Bachelor’s Degree in Music Production and Engineering from the Berklee School of Music. Anya is a three-time Honors Recital soloist at Carnegie Hall, and is the premier founding member of Winters Lane Productions, a company that teaches and mentors young performers in the business of theatre. Currently, Anya is the Managing Director of LaTIDo, DC's premiere musical theatre cabaret and spoken word series. Tune in to Ms.Nebel’s solo album and podcast, Brown Girl Loves Classics, now available to stream on major podcast platforms.   THE HER MIC SERIES:  The Her Mic series is our way of passing the mic to women of color, in particular Black women, whose voices and stories have been marginalized for too long, as well as women who have experiences bearing upon the important conversations around anti-racism. In typical FWSS fashion, these are heart-centered conversations, told from where She sits. DONATE: Send us your receipts for donations to anti-racism efforts and organizations and we will hook you up with some FWSS swag.   If you donate up to $10, we will mail you a FWSS pin trio. If you donate $20 - 50, we will mail you a FWSS tote bag. If you donate $50+ we will mail you a FWSS hat. If you donate over $150, we will send you all of the items.   You can email proof of your donations and your address to us at fromwhereshesits@gmail.com.   LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL: (917) 781-2197 Like what you hear?  Leave us a review!   Music courtesy of Ondina (@ondinathequeen). "Grow" 2018 instrumental. Come sit with us! www.fromwhereshesits.com - IG @fwsspodcast

It’s not about education, it’s about enlightenment.” This week we’re passing the mic to Kathy Gordon and her teenage daughters, Ava and Giulia. From Kathy's upbringing in a diverse neighborhood in Upper Manhattan, to her experiences navigating whiteness as a Black mother in some of NYC's most prestigious private schools, the Gordon women have a lot to say about this moment in history.   Kathy is a 53-year old NYC native and Founder of The Book Hook, a book marketing, graphic design and promotion company operating in traditional and digital media. Formerly the dedicated director of Brand Development for Harper Collins, Kathy has developed campaigns for bestselling authors from Stephen King to Hillary Clinton, as well as branding alliances for numerous TV series and feature films.   THE HER MIC SERIES:  The Her Mic series is our way of passing the mic to women of color, in particular Black women, whose voices and stories have been marginalized for too long, as well as women who have experiences bearing upon the important conversations around anti-racism. In typical FWSS fashion, these are heart-centered conversations, told from where She sits. DONATE: Send us your receipts for donations to anti-racism efforts and organizations and we will hook you up with some FWSS swag.   If you donate up to $10, we will mail you a FWSS pin trio. If you donate $20 - 50, we will mail you a FWSS tote bag. If you donate $50+ we will mail you a FWSS hat. If you donate over $150, we will send you all of the items.   You can email proof of your donations and your address to us at fromwhereshesits@gmail.com.   LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL: (917) 781-2197   Like what you hear?  Leave us a review!   Music courtesy of Ondina (@ondinathequeen). "Grow" 2018 instrumental. Come sit with us! www.fromwhereshesits.com - IG @fwsspodcast

Starting this week, we are passing over the mic to women of color. Here's why. DONATE: Send us your receipts for donations to anti-racism efforts and organizations and we will hook you up with some FWSS swag.   If you donate up to $10, we will mail you a FWSS pin trio. If you donate $20 - 50, we will mail you a FWSS tote bag. If you donate $50+ we will mail you a FWSS hat. If you donate over $150, we will send you all of the items.   You can email proof of your donations and your address to us at fromwhereshesits@gmail.com.   LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL: (917) 781-2197   Like what you hear?  Leave us a review!   Music courtesy of Ondina (@ondinathequeen). "Grow" 2018 instrumental. Come sit with us! www.fromwhereshesits.com - IG @fwsspodcast

Christie and Izzy may not be experts on a lot of topics - but this week they feel they are more than well-equipped to talk about uncertainty.  From uncertainty with Christie's job security, to Izzy's consideration of whether or not to relocate, this episode is packed with updates & reflection.   ARE YOU OKAY? Join us for a virtual wellness event on Sunday 5/31 at 1 PM.  This workshop is being led by Dominique Dove of @yourmindinbloom and will discuss strategies for reaching out to a loved one who might be struggling using evidence-based techniques to provide support.  This event is free, with registration opening on 5/25. LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL: (917) 781-2197 DONATE: Feeding the Frontline GoFundMe:  A Safe Way Home for Brittany Like what you hear?  Leave us a review!   Music courtesy of Ondina (@ondinathequeen). "Grow" 2018 instrumental. Come sit with us! www.fromwhereshesits.com - IG @fwsspodcast

It's been a while since Christie & Izzy had an honest catch-up on their experiences in quarantine.   As we all struggle to create new routines in our lives, we reflect on the shape our days have started to take.  Plus - Christie describes a run-in with the police, Izzy still remembers how to do basic arithmetic, and both Capricorns are walking a fine line with their neighbors.  LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL: (917) 781-2197 DONATE: Feeding the Frontline GoFundMe:  A Safe Way Home for Brittany Like what you hear?  Leave us a review!   Music courtesy of Ondina (@ondinathequeen). "Grow" 2018 instrumental. Come sit with us! www.fromwhereshesits.com - IG @fwsspodcast

Christie and Izzy interview Brittany Bennett, a medical provider on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis.  Brittany is the Nurse Manager of a Pediatric and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Brooklyn. Her unit is now a COVID+ adult ICU. Formerly, Brittany was a Peds, PICU, And NICU nurse in Manhattan. She grew up in New Jersey, attended Villanova University (go Cats!) for undergrad and New York University for her Masters in Public Administration for Nurse Leaders. Britt loves to travel, sail, and take Bar Method classes with Christie! DONATE: Feeding the Frontline GoFundMe:  A Safe Way Home for Brittany Like what you hear?  Leave us a review!   Music courtesy of Ondina (@ondinathequeen). "Grow" 2018 instrumental. Come sit with us! www.fromwhereshesits.com - IG @fwsspodcast

Introducing a special series from the From Where She Sits podcast - Strategies for Sanity.   It's become clear over the past couple of weeks that we're coming to grips with a "new normal."  Christie + Izzy are interviewing guests who are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis who can help shed some light (and maybe even some hope!) on the questions we're all having during this unprecedented time. This week:  With over 10 million Americans now unemployed, many New Yorkers are wondering how they will make rent.  We're interviewing Meaghan Whyte, a nonprofit housing attorney here in NY, about rent strikes, public benefits, landlord communication, and more! Meg is a staff attorney at Mobilization for Justice, a civil legal services nonprofit in NYC.  At MFJ, she represents tenants in Housing, Supreme, and Federal Court in both defensive and affirmative litigation.  She is a fellow Capricorn, a self-loathing Mets fan, and a connoisseur of trashy British reality television.   Resources: Department of Social Security - Human Resources Administration (HRA) https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/about/about-hra.page   The intake hotline at Mobilization for Justice is open Monday-Friday 9 AM - 5 PM: Manhattan & Brooklyn - (212) 417-3888 Bronx - (212) 417-3889  http://mobilizationforjustice.org   Like what you hear?  Leave us a review!   Music courtesy of Ondina (@ondinathequeen). "Grow" 2018 instrumental. Come sit with us! www.fromwhereshesits.com - IG @fwsspodcast

As our collective anxieties escalate, Christie and Izzy are taking a minute to do an honest check-in.  Comfort is becoming increasingly difficult to find & hone - so instead of self-care, maybe this is a moment of self-preservation, of mutual understanding, and of imperfection.  If you need to give yourself 20 minutes to feel - this episode is for you.   Sending all of our listeners peace & good health

It's been a crazy week.  As we all try to come to terms with the "new normal" that is COVID-19, we thought we'd take a moment to discuss our collective anxiety in this moment.  No - this isn't another panic-inducing rant to stay inside.  We're earnestly discussing how to manage expectations, disappointment, fear, and - you guessed it - anxiety in this week's Time Capsule episode. If you or a loved one are struggling for any reason during this time - please shoot us an email:  fromwhereshesits@gmail.com. We will do our best to help coordinate relief. Like what you hear?  Leave us a review!   Music courtesy of Ondina (@ondinathequeen). "Grow" 2018 instrumental. Come sit with us! www.fromwhereshesits.com - IG @fwsspodcast

Two years after Christie + Izzy released the "Her Faith" episode, your favorite soul sitters have done almost a complete 180 with their spiritual beliefs.  Is Christie still finding comfort in mediums?  Does Izzy believe in an afterlife?  And a special bonus question in honor of the late James Lipton (Inside the Actors Studio): If heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the pearly gates? DONATE:  Cycle for Survival / Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Like what you hear?  Leave us a review!   Music courtesy of Ondina (@ondinathequeen). "Grow" 2018 instrumental. Come sit with us! www.fromwhereshesits.com - IG @fwsspodcast

Greetings from our hiatus, soul sitters!  It has been nearly TWO YEARS since From Where She Sits released its first three episodes - Her Friendships, Her Dreams, and Her Body.  Over the next couple of weeks, we'll be revisiting our earliest episodes from the lens of who we have become throughout the past couple of years.  Each episode will include a 10 minute reflection, followed by the original episode.  We can't wait to explore these time capsule episodes with you! Like what you hear?  Leave us a review!   Music courtesy of Ondina (@ondinathequeen). "Grow" 2018 instrumental. Come sit with us! www.fromwhereshesits.com - IG @fwsspodcast

"Patience is a virtue"... or so we thought.  What's the difference between some well-timed deep breaths and laying down and becoming a complete doormat?  In their season 2 season finale episode, Christie + Izzy reflect on moments that have challenged their patience. Like what you hear?  Leave us a review!   Music courtesy of Ondina (@ondinathequeen). "Grow" 2018 instrumental. Come sit with us! www.fromwhereshesits.com - IG @fwsspodcast

If you have siblings, you probably know that the relationship between siblings is arguably one of the most significant bonds you'll share over the course of your lifetime.  Our siblings are in it for the long haul with us - through the good times and the bad, from Raggedy Ann dolls and dinner table meltdowns to financiers and tech wizzes and beyond, we feel so lucky to call our siblings family. Like what you hear?  Tune in every Monday for new episodes and be sure to leave us a review! Music courtesy of Ondina (@ondinathequeen). "Grow" 2018 instrumental. Come sit with us! www.fromwhereshesits.com - IG @fwsspodcast

Izzy visits Christie's house post-holiday madness for a moment of brief reflection.  Christie has a new puppy, Izzy's eaten so much she may float away, and both of your favorite Capricorns are ready for what's to come in the new year.  Welcome to 2020, Core Team!   Like what you hear?  Tune in every Monday for new episodes and be sure to leave us a review! Music courtesy of Ondina (@ondinathequeen). "Grow" 2018 instrumental. Come sit with us! www.fromwhereshesits.com - IG @fwsspodcast

Food, wonderful food!  Christie + Izzy discuss their memories around food, dining, cooking, and family.   What are your favorite dishes to cook up this time of year? Send us a message in our Facebook group or on Instagram - and happy holidays to you and your loved ones! Like what you hear?  Tune in every Monday for new episodes and be sure to leave us a review! Music courtesy of Ondina (@ondinathequeen). "Grow" 2018 instrumental. Come sit with us! www.fromwhereshesits.com - IG @fwsspodcast

Your favorite Capricorns have bounced in and out of therapy through multiple life changes.  In this week's episode, Christie and Izzy are wondering what the in-between moments are supposed to look & feel like.  You know - the times when you're actually doing pretty fine?  We’re living in a time when it feels like everyone is in therapy - but what happens when the introspection becomes too heavy?  Are there moments in our lives that don’t need to be “figured out?”    Like what you hear?  Tune in every Monday for new episodes and be sure to leave us a review! Music courtesy of Ondina (@ondinathequeen). "Grow" 2018 instrumental. Come sit with us! www.fromwhereshesits.com - IG @fwsspodcast

This isn’t your ordinary holiday wishlist…Christie + Izzy are going over the things that absolutely made their last year of the decade.  Sure, you might find some inspiration for a last-minute gift - but, more than anything, we’re giving you an insight into who we were this year.  Izzy loved her couch + Christie loved her target pajamas.  It was the memories that made our years - not the objects.  Unless you count all the Trader Joe’s snacks.   Happy holidays, soul sitters!  May the rest of your year be filled with love + all of the everything bagel seasoning.   Like what you hear?  Tune in every Monday for new episodes and be sure to leave us a review! Music courtesy of Ondina (@ondinathequeen). "Grow" 2018 instrumental. Come sit with us! www.fromwhereshesits.com - IG @fwsspodcast

How much should how you dress affect the way the world perceives you?  Christie + Izzy are butting heads more than usual in this week's episode - while Christie still wears heels to every court hearing to impress a level of professionalism, Izzy hopes that her value can be better represented through her actions.  Like what you hear?  Tune in every Monday for new episodes and be sure to leave us a review! Music courtesy of Ondina (@ondinathequeen). "Grow" 2018 instrumental. Come sit with us! www.fromwhereshesits.com - IG @fwsspodcast

“Writing down what I’m grateful for isn’t going to make me less angry.” It’s the week of Thanksgiving and your two favorite Capricorns are laying out their real feelings about gratitude practices.  From gratitude journals to more public displays of gratitude - Christie + Izzy have some feelings they need to get off their chests. PLUS - an update on Christie’s new wellness cult.  All applicants please direct your attention below.    Like what you hear?  Tune in every Monday for new episodes and be sure to leave us a review! Music courtesy of Ondina (@ondinathequeen). "Grow" 2018 instrumental. Come sit with us! www.fromwhereshesits.com - IG @fwsspodcast

Movement is fundamental to both our physical and mental health - but when did such a natural part of life turn into something so competitive?  Both of these Capricorns took long, meandering journeys to find a type of movement that felt more like self-care and less like a chore.  (We’re looking at you, Bar Method!) Whatever makes your body feel most like you - we give you full permission to go do that thing.   Like what you hear?  Tune in every Monday for new episodes and be sure to leave us a review! Music courtesy of Ondina (@ondinathequeen). "Grow" 2018 instrumental. Come sit with us! www.fromwhereshesits.com - IG @fwsspodcast

On this exact day in Christie’s 27th year of life, she was in a much different place, both personally and professionally, than Izzy is currently.  Are these accomplishments necessarily a metric for success? How do the perceived goal posts of life affect our perceptions of our own success?  Like what you hear?  Tune in every Monday for new episodes and be sure to leave us a review! Music courtesy of Ondina (@ondinathequeen). "Grow" 2018 instrumental. Come sit with us! www.fromwhereshesits.com - IG @fwsspodcast

Are ok? You seem angry. In this episode, Christie and Izzy try to figure out the pros and cons of “just letting it out.”  As their conversation goes on, they realize that they are unified in yet another commonality - their gross discomfort in sitting with anger. Like what you hear?  Tune in every Monday for new episodes and be sure to leave us a review! Music courtesy of Ondina (@ondinathequeen). "Grow" 2018 instrumental. Come sit with us! www.fromwhereshesits.com - IG @fwsspodcast  

On this episode, your two favorite Capricorns unpack their relationship with Joe B. and BDR - their dads. Christie’s dad passed on unexpectedly shortly after FWSS launched, so it brings her so much comfort to unpack all the quirks that made BDR the great man he was (and still is in her heart). As Izzy described “Joe B.” (as he is called by EVERYONE), she reflects on all of the qualities that make him the most supportive and reliable man she knows. Both of these men share so many qualities - admiration from their daughters being at the top of the list of commonalities.   Like what you hear? Tune in every Monday for new episodes and be sure to leave us a review! Music courtesy of Ondina (@ondinathequeen). "Grow" 2018 instrumental. Come sit with us! www.fromwhereshesits.com - IG @fwsspodcast

Sometimes the generational perspectives between Christie & Izzy are subtle and other times, their phases of life allow them to bring entirely different views to eachother.  This episode is the latter.  As Izzy described her nanny experiences as lonely and rather depleting, Christie reminds Izzy that surrendering your most precious people to a stranger that may or may not become like family can be equally as challenging.  The stories they both share in this episode are nothing short of wild.  We can't wait to hear what you think about this one!   Like what you hear?  Tune in every Monday for new episodes and be sure to leave us a review! Music courtesy of Ondina (@ondinathequeen). "Grow" 2018 instrumental. Come sit with us! www.fromwhereshesits.com - IG @fwsspodcast    

After Izzy sees a Broadway play that sparks a rabbit hole of feminist reckoning, your favorite Capricorns reflect on feminism and equality the best way they know how - asking Christie’s 10 year old son.   Like what you hear? Tune in every Monday for new episodes and be sure to leave us a review! Music courtesy of Ondina (@ondinathequeen). "Grow" 2018 instrumental. Come sit with us! www.fromwhereshesits.com - IG @fwsspodcast

“Alexa, what is relaxation?” If you had unlimited time and resources - what would your ideal day of relaxation look like?  Christie hates massages and Izzy gets her kicks from graphing timelines and to-do lists; so must “relaxation” look like a pool floatie and a glass of wine?  Your favorite Capricorns are pushing back against traditional modes of kicking back in this week’s episode! Like what you hear?  Tune in every Monday for new episodes and be sure to leave us a review! Music courtesy of Ondina (@ondinathequeen). "Grow" 2018 instrumental. Come sit with us! www.fromwhereshesits.com - IG @fwsspodcast

Forgiveness seems to happen on a small scale for all of us every day.  In Christie’s world, the small acts of forgiveness toward her kids and her husband keep the engine of her family operating smoothly.  In Izzy’s world, she’s still learning to navigate the line between wiping a slate clean and a more nuanced kind of moving on. But what happens when something painful occurs? — When a friend doesn’t show up for you in the way that you’d hoped?  Or when the trauma of old relationships haunts you in new relationships?  Can forgiveness be learned as we mature and grow older, or will some grudges last forever?   Like what you hear?  Tune in every Monday for new episodes and be sure to leave us a review! Music courtesy of Ondina (@ondinathequeen). "Grow" 2018 instrumental. Come sit with us! www.fromwhereshesits.com - IG @fwsspodcast

Christie & Izzy let you in on their nearly seven-month hiatus from the From Where She Sits podcast and reflect on the challenges that resulted from sitting in some silence and solitude throughout their time apart.  Christie struggles to find meaningful connection in her friendships as she confronts the loss of her father, while Izzy questions her ability to find gratitude for the present moment. Like what you hear?  Tune in every Monday for new episodes and be sure to leave us a review! Music courtesy of Ondina (@ondinathequeen). "Grow" 2018 instrumental. Come sit with us! www.fromwhereshesits.com - IG @fwsspodcast

In their season finale, Christie and Izzy are joined by their first-ever live audience at the Wythe Hotel in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.  Originally recorded on 2/9/2019, this episode explores the topic of aging from Christie and Izzy's different generational perspectives and celebrates their community of soul sitters with their signature dosage of permission-granting, truth-sharing, and belly laughs.  Special thanks to If You Give a Blonde A Kitchen, BySelena, Yellow Co., and Elise Arndt Yoga!  Follow us on IG:  @fwsspodcast @fromwherechristiesits @fromwhereizzysits and join our Facebook Group for more information on upcoming events in your community.  www.fromwhereshesits.com

Chances are, if you’ve lived on this planet, you’ve had a roommate.  Be it your parents, your kids, or your first college dorm-mate - cohabitation can be the source of both chaos and hilarity.  This week, Christie and Izzy are talking about what it takes to keep their cool through alllll those ups and downs.  Dishes that don’t make it into the dishwasher? Maybe just dishes, always? We know that life.  COME SIT WITH US:  It’s your last chance to get your tickets to FWSS LIVE at the Wythe 2/9!  Visit www.fromwhereshesits.com for more details and follow us IRL on Instagram: @fwsspodcast @fromwherechristiesits @fromwhereizzysits  

Back in the “studio” for the first time in 2019, Christie and Izzy take a meaningful look at their priorities and how they dovetail with all aspects of their self-awareness and self-preservation.  While Christie is all about conquering fears and keeping her bathing suit on while boogie boarding, Izzy is going to lean further into her main source of income and give it all she has.  Izzy also learns that maybe all lessons cannot be learned from Ariel in The Little Mermaid – or can they?  Don’t forget to grab your ticket to FWSS Live at the Wythe on February 9 if you have not already – we can’t wait to all sit together.  Limited tickets still available at www.fromwhereshesits.com.  And….you can join our mailing list there too! IG: @fwsspodcast  @fromwherechristiesits @fromwhereizzysits

2019 is just around the corner, and with their 20th episode under their belt and only a few more hours of soul sitting in Season 1 of FWSS left to go, Christie and Izzy are sharing their end-of-the-year reflections.  Your favorite capricorns are ditching the typical "new year, new me" resolutions in favor of some more thoughtful and compassionate goals.  Be sure to listen to the end to hear what may be in store for Season 2!   IG: @fwsspodcast @fromwherechristiesits @fromwhereizzysits  FWSS LIVE at the Wythe 2/9/2019 Limited Tickets Available:  www.fromwhereshesits.com Join our Facebook Community and mailing list to stay in touch! 

Lifesize barbies and Manhattans for drinking.  Christie’s many necklaces always a’clinking.  Izzy’s earphones blocking the anxiety the subway brings.  These are a few of their favorite things!  As we knock on the door of Capricorn season, Christie and Izzy ring in the holiday season getting real honest about the material things that bring them joy and comfort.  Or is it comfort and joy?  Either way, the ladies of FWSS are so excited to keep it light and airy over where they sit and would love to hear any recommendations you have yourself.  If you want clarity on any of the items they’ve mentioned on this episode, go ahead and reach out on the Facebook group, on the website at https://www.fromwhereshesits.com, by email at fromwhereshesits@gmail.com or on Instagram at @fwsspodcast, @fromwherechristiesits or @fromwhereizzysits.  Sending you so much love, peace and all of your own favorites this holiday season.

’Tis the season to be…comfortable?  After discovering the magic of boundary-setting in the last episode of FWSS, your favorite Capricorns have come back to the drawing board to reevaluate what truly brings them comfort during busy or difficult times.  Izzy discusses coping with a stressful project that is nearing completion, while Christie decides whether certain family traditions will bring her comfort and joy this holiday season.     Join Christie & Izzy LIVE at the Wythe Hotel in NYC on February 9th 2019!  Tickets available at www.fromwhereshesits.com 

We now interrupt your regularly scheduled programming for an announcement!  No, Izzy's not pregnant.  Yes, you should grab a pair of headphones and listen to this immediately.  VISIT OUR WEBSITE for any information related to this super-secret special announcement: www.fromwhereshesits.com or find us on IG @fwsspodcast @fromwherechristiesits @fromwhereizzysits 

Happy Thanksgiving week, soul sitters!  Your favorite Capricorns know that this season can be stressful, so this week Christie and Izzy have decided to tackle a topic most of us neglect this time of year…boundaries.  In this episode, your hosts discuss boundaries with themselves, their family members, their friends, and with work.  From boundary setting to boundary comparison, there’s a lot of ground to cover, so buckle up your self-care seatbelt — it’s about to get real!  (Follow us on IG!  @fwsspodcast @fromwherechristiesits @fromwhereizzysits)

Closing out the end of spooky season, your favorite Capricorns are back this week to share some of their own wickedly honest truths about fear.  In this episode, Izzy gets the creeps from some of Christie's childhood Halloween memories & Christie learns Izzy's secret truth about the podcast.  Join the From Where She Sits Facebook group for more and follow our journey on Instagram @fwsspodcast / @fromwherechristiesits and @fromwhereizzysits

Get ready to cringe, soul sitters.  Your favorite Capricorns are talking about their best and worst critics - including that sneaky self-critic inside all of us.  Listen to Christie talk about trying to keep an open mind when receiving legal writing lessons from a playwright and brace yourself for Izzy to fill your ears with her hidden talent of singing "I Am Woman" in Russian(ish)!  Things get wild in Christie's attic this week and they can't wait to take you with them.

Christie & Izzy take a field trip to the suburbs for brunch and escape the pressures of New York City life armed with a couple of mimosas and plenty of nerf gun ammunition.  Amongst a few stressful weeks, your favorite Capricorns reflect upon family, friends, and the future to discern what brings them hope in moments of darkness.  Tune in every other Monday & don't forget to connect on the From Where She Sits Podcast Facebook group and on Instagram @fromwherechristiesits @fromwhereizzysits @fwsspodcast for more!

How does she do it?  It’s the age-old question that Christie and Izzy attempt to answer on this week’s episode about the juggling act of modern life.  On the one hand, Christie, our resident Gen-X gal, is a business owner trying to find balance in parenthood amongst grief and loss.  And on the other?  Millennial Izzy continues to chase down creative living through what feels like a billion side-hustles.  As your favorite Capricorns grapple with ideas such as work-life balance, they are unceremoniously interrupted mid-episode.  Tune in to find out what happens!  Don’t forget to leave a review and be sure to follow them on Instagram @fwsspodcast @fromwherechristiesits @fromwhereizzysits to see the #struggle firsthand.  Join the From Where She Sits Podcast Facebook group to share your own thoughts and stories!

Somebody call the research team!  These Capricorns are neither doctors nor wellness experts.  Christie & Izzy are here this week to talk to you about what it's like living inside a human body with often very little clue what's going on.  Christie wonders if millenials have the upper hand with the bevy of resources available for self-diagnosis on the World Wide Web, while Izzy struggles to accept that pizza can be a great cure for the common cold.  Taking care of their bodies is obviously important to these ladies, but when does the pursuit of ultimate and total wellness become....unhealthy?  Chime in with your thoughts on IG (@fwsspodcast) or via the From Where She Sits Podcast Facebook page!  

Things take a more serious turn this week when Christie & Izzy decide to exchange what they are most envious of each other for.  Your favorite Capricorns have been through some pretty serious life changes recently, and find themselves wondering what life is like in one another's shoes.  Izzy still longs for the security of feeling settled, while Christie sees Izzy's freedom as her own source of envy.  Be sure to stay updated with them on Instagram @fwsspodcast, @fromwherechristiesits, & @fromwhereizzysits and join them on Facebook in the From Where She Sits Podcast group to share your reactions to this week's episode!  As always, hit the subscribe button and leave a review!

Somehow Christie & Izzy don’t think Jane Austen would be a huge fan of this episode.  Filled with plenty of totally cringe-worthy admissions, Episode 10 is about everything from first crushes and first kisses, to proposal fails and Harry Potter quizzes.  Your favorite Capricorns are going there again, so buckle up and try not to gasp too loud on that subway car.  All jokes aside, love is tough & these ladies have seen it all.  It’s no wonder their parents sent them to all-girls’ school with all of this boy-craziness. 

Today your favorite Capricorns look down to that deep and dark place where one of their emotions lie - their cynicism. Are you full of positivity and light or full of questions and side eyes? How does life impact how you view the world? Christie’s rose colored glasses are off right now and Izzy’s are floating on the tip of her nose. When all is said and done, if you identify as someone who is not a cynic - Christie and Izzy are not sure they believe you.  Surely you must have had an experience similar to Christie, who, when faced with the death of her father received some questionable gifts.  Or maybe you can relate to Izzy's dismay at the true source of a haunted family heirloom.  Be sure to stay updated with them on Instagram @fwsspodcast, @fromwherechristiesits, & @fromwhereizzysits and join them on Facebook in the From Where She Sits Podcast group to share your reactions to this week's episode!  As always, be sure to hit the subscribe button and leave a review!

Your favorite Capricorns give you a glimpse into arguably the most important relationship in their lives – their relationship with their moms.  This episode is all about Erin B. and Pattie D. and how they created two women who knew they were loved and supported – no matter what.  Although Christie has lost her mom and is a mom herself, Izzy is still clinking wine glasses with her mom at the shore and unsure of whether she will become a mother herself.  One thing is certain:  they are products of the air they breathe.  Whether your mother is near or far, this conversation is sure to make you sit and reflect on the person who, quite literally, brought you here and probably made you some questionable school lunches along the way.  As always, we would love to hear from you so please send us a note and say hello at fromwhereshesits@gmail.com, on Instagram at @fwsspodcast, @fromwherechristiesits (for Christie) and @fromwhereizzysitys (for Izzy) or find our Facebook group – The From Where She Sits Podcast - and join the conversation there!

Christie and Izzy share the ways in which they've become more forthcoming about the management of their anxiety, both with friends & family and with themselves.  Christie discusses her ten year journey in therapy, while Izzy prepares to begin her own journey with a brand new therapist ... PLUS we finally uncover Christie's mysterious aversion to peacocks.  Let us know your thoughts on Instagram: @FWSSpodcast and individually at @fromwherechristiesits and @fromwhereizzysits.  Don’t forget to subscribe & leave a review!

A “rugged individualist” and an “expert” sit down to discuss that quietly creeping discomfort everyone secretly feels.  What does it take to feel you’ve earned your place in the world?  Awards and official recognition hardly seem to have convinced Christie she’s deserving of her reputation as an attorney and Izzy constantly fears that everyone is making fun of her.  Constructive self-criticism quickly turns from useful to crippling when we let our imposter syndrome take the wheel - but how did this doubt show up in the first place?  Let us know your thoughts on Instagram: @FWSSpodcast and individually at @fromwherechristiesits and @fromwhereizzysits.  Don’t forget to subscribe & leave a review!

Episode 5, lovingly subtitled, “Tears, Hairs, and Scares,” is all about the great miracle of life:  pregnancy.  In the wake of Izzy reading a terrifying Buzzfeed article, Christie attempts to myth-bust her millennial co-host’s anxieties surrounding pregnancy.  Does pregnancy cause superpowers?  How did Izzy become convinced she was the next Virgin Mary?  And, on a more serious note, do the rising costs of reproductive healthcare for American women prevent millennials from having children?  Christie has plenty of advice to share from her time getting “hella swole,” including her thoughts on what it's like to become a mother when it feels like you're just not ready. We can’t wait to hear your thoughts on this side-splitting and touching episode & hope to connect with you on our Instagram: @FWSSpodcast and individually at @fromwherechristiesits and @fromwhereizzysits.  Don’t forget to subscribe & leave a review if you like what you hear!

What is the difference between faith, religion, and spirituality?  Will Izzy's grandma disown her for not going to church every Sunday?  Should Christie let her kids join the church in their new town? Where does a white butterfly fit into all of this?  In their fourth episode, Christie and Izzy delve into faith as it applies to their lives today, as well as discuss their Catholic upbringings and various moments of spiritual upheaval throughout each of their lives.  While Christie doubts her ability to meditate, Izzy recalls a spiritual consultation over a New York City salad bar.  With humor and curiosity, your favorite Capricorns attempt to tackle some of life's biggest questions.   Follow them on Instagram at @FWSSpodcast and individually at @fromwherechristiesits and @fromwhereizzysits for more information & review, comment, and subscribe!

Christie and Izzy dive into talking about their bodies in really honest ways. While Izzy thought having her pediatrician tell her that being in the 99% percentile of weight was furthering her desires to maintain high performance, Christie’s pediatrician “affectionately” called her Miss Piggy. In “Her Body,” your favorite Capricorns explore how the self-talk that drives our self-perception has been formed by their experiences and the world around them. From their butts to their eyebrows to whether grey hairs multiply by sevens when you pull them out – they give it all up to you. Christie and Izzy found that talking about their bodies in a really honest way took them further inside themselves than they have gone before. For more information on “Her Body” or to give yourself the gift of identifying and sharing your three favorite parts of your own body, send us an email at fromwhereshesits@gmail.com or find us on Instagram @fwsspodcast, @fromwherechristiesits or @fromwhereizzysits.

What’s your dream? Well, if you’re Izzy, it’s becoming an ankle doctor in the Midwest. If you’re Christie, you’re a dream killer that doesn’t believe in dreams. Okay – kidding. But, not. Spend a little time with Christie and Izzy exploring what it means to dream (or doesn’t), what exercises help you figure out what your dreams look like with a small (but important focus) into the making of Beyonce. From Christie’s daily ritual of listing the good things in her day to Izzy’s attempts to make her bed with intention and remain open to experiencing creativity, there are many ways to build dreams. For more information on “Her Dreams” or to share yours, shoot us an email at fromwhereshesits@gmail.com or find us on Instagram @fwsspodcast, @fromwherechristiesits or @fromwhereizzysits.