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This week Skye and Amanda open up the show with a big announcement. As they prepare for what's next, the two spark some inspiration by reading Rick Ruben's book The Creative Act and discussing the concept of creativity from his philosophical perspective. Books mentioned in this week's episode:The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick RubinFollow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPod Twitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.com

This week Skye and Amanda talk about aging after reading The Two Old Broads by Whoopi Goldberg and Dr. M.E. Hecht. The two discuss their thoughts on what it means to age, what they fear the most about growing older and which of Dr. H's gems they had never thought of before. Books mentioned in this week's episode:The Two Old Broads by Whoopi Goldberg and Dr. M.E. HechtFollow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPod Twitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.co

This week Skye and Amanda read More: A Memoir of Open Marriage, an intimate and detailed retelling of the experience Brooklyn based wife and mother, Molly Roden Winter has in her unexpected journey of open marriage. The two discuss their thoughts on open marriage prior to the book and the many things that reading Molly's real experience of open marriage taught them about this form of a relationship.Books mentioned in this week's episode:More: A Memoir of Open Marriage by Molly Roden WinterFollow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPod Twitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.com

This week Skye and Amanda do a recap of the latest season of Love is Blind. The two share their thoughts on each couple and bring in the bibliotherapy, by giving book recommendations to the members of the cast. Books mentioned in this week's episode:Insecure in Love: How Anxious Attachment Can Make You Feel Jealous, Needy, and Worried and What You Can Do About ItAtlas of the HeartUnderstanding Emotional Regulation for AdultsThe Mindful Guide to Conflict Resolution: How to Thoughtfully Handle Difficult Situations, Conversations, and PersonalitiesMating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic IntelligenceThe Gifts of ImperfectionCommunion: The Female Search for Love Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational TraumaAdult Children of Emotionally Immature ParentsAnxiously Attached: Becoming More Secure in Life and LoveGut Feelings: The Intelligence of the UnconsciousI Didn't Sign Up for This: A Couples Therapist Shares Real-Life Stories of Breaking Patterns and Finding Joy in RelationshipsHow to Stop Being ToxicHe's Not That Interested, He's Just Passing Time: 40 Unmistakable Behaviors Of Men Who Avoid Commitment And Play Games With Women

This week Skye and Amanda bring another round of fiction books into a “What Would You Do?” episode, where they step into lives on book characters and ask each other how they would handle what the characters have gone through. They explore themes like becoming a sugar baby, uncovering family secrets, going on an adventure with a demon, a custody battle over a switched baby, and a road trip that leads to unexpected feelings.Books mentioned in this week's episode:Sugar Baby by Celine SaintclaireActs of Forgiveness by Maura Cheeks Hold My Girl by Charlene Carr The Deadly Inside Scoop by Abby ColletteThat Time I Got Drunk and Saved a DemonAlong for the Ride by Mimi Grace Follow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPod Twitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.com

They've talked apology languages in the past. Now Skye and Amanda dive into the topic of forgiveness. The two read Failures of Forgiveness and discuss author, Myisha Cherry's views on the broad nature and complexities of forgiveness. The ladies share their personal relationships with forgiveness (or at times the lack thereof) when it comes to forgiving others and oneself, as well as being forgiven by those they have done wrong.Books mentioned in this week's episode: Failures of Forgiveness: What We Get Wrong and How to Do Better by Myisha CherryFollow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPod Twitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.com

Skye and Amanda are back with another season of Long Story Short, and if they have been doing anything over the break, its overthinking. To kick off the season they read Stop Overthinking by Nick Trenton and reflect on their personal experiences with overthinking and explore the connection between overthinking, stress, and anxiety. They explore stress management techniques, including being aware and letting go, distracting the mind, time management and worry postponement, as well as tools and ways of tracking stress. Books mentioned in this week's episode: Stop Overthinking: 23 Techniques to Relieve Stress, Stop Negative Spirals, Declutter Your Mind, and Focus on the PresentSports Article MentionedFollow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPod Twitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.com

In this episode, Skye and Amanda end the season by reflecting on the end of the year and discussing the book 'Transitions' by William Bridges. They explore the difference between change and transition, and how transitions can be psychological and emotional processes. The two share their personal experiences with major changes in 2023, resistance to change and what it feels like when not enough change is occurring in your life. They break down Bridges' three phases of transition: ending, neutral zone, and new beginning and reflect on their connection to each. Listen in on their conversation that highlights the importance of understanding and navigating transitions in order to embrace personal growth and renewal.Books mentioned in this week's episode: Transitions: Making Sense of Life's Changes by William Bridges Follow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPod Twitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.com

This week Skye and Amanda take a trip down memory, as they read The Defining Decade and discuss their 20s. They debate whether the 20s were the best time of their lives and discuss the significance of exploration, fun, and making mistakes during that decade. They each share things that would do differently if they redid their 20s and whether they agree that their 20s have so far been the defining decade of their life. Books mentioned in this week's episode: The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter--And How to Make the Most of Them NowFollow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPod Twitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.com

This week Skye and Amanda read novel, The Situationship, a story of twenty something year old Tia and her journey through navigating relationships, career and friendships. Tia's experience in the book with not one, but two situationships, spark a conversation about why the ladies are against these uncommitted dynamics. Listen in to hear about their pros and cons to situationships, the different kinds of situationships they've experienced, some of the red flags to look out for that let you know you're in a situationship, and when its time to call it quits and be real about what you want. Emely's Book Prescriptions mentioned in this week's episode: The Situationship by Taylor Dior Rumble Follow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPod Twitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.com

Coming off of Thanksgiving, Skye and Amanda are back with another TV book recommendation episode. This time for the characters of the 90s Black classic film, Soul Food. They are joined by Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Bibliotherapist, Emely Rumble of Literapy NYC, as the three break down each member of the family's storyline and offer them a read to help them through their drama. Emely's Book Prescriptions mentioned in this week's episode: He-Motions By: TD JakesCry Like A Man By: Jason WilsonHomecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole, Authentic Self By: Dr. Thema Bryant Letting Go Of Your Ex: CBT Skills to Heal the Pain of a Break Up and Overcome Love Addiction Luster By: Raven Leilani Milo Imagines The World By: Matt De La PenaWe Over Me: The CounterIntuitive Approach to Getting Everything You Want From Your Relationship By: Khadeen and Devale Ellis Revolutionary Mothering Edited by: Alexis Pauline Gumbs, Mai'a Williams and China Martens Sisterhood Heals By: Dr. Joy Harden Bradford Drama-Free: A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships By Nedra Glover Tawwab You Owe You: Ignite Your Power, Your Purpose, and Your Why by Eric ThomasFollow Emely Rumble, LCSW: Instagram: literapy_nycWebsite: www.LiterapyNYC.comWebinars: https://academy.literapynyc.com

This week Skye and Amanda read "Everything is not Enough” for their “What Would You Do?” series where they step into the lives of fictional characters in books they have read.  The two go back and forth painting scenarios from the book synopsis and finding out just how the other would handle a similar situation. Books mentioned in this week's episode: Everything is not Enough by Lola Akinmade AkerstromLong Story Short Hotline: (646) 543-6232Follow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPod Twitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.com

This week Skye and Amanda read an anthology of Black love letters and share some of their favorites. The two discuss the power of Black love in all its forms. They share what it feels like to not only have deep love for people, but also for things, places and moments in time. Books mentioned in this week's episode: Black Love Letters edited by Cole Brown and Natalie JohnsonCheck out what Skye & Amanda have been loving this week:Lessons in Chemistry Black CakeLong Story Short Hotline: (646) 543-6232Follow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPod Twitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.com

This week Skye and Amanda read How to Know a Person by David Brooks and talk about how to make those who we interact with feel valued, heard and understood. According to Brooks, despite this being extremely important to the human experience, many of us struggle with what it takes to really get to know another person and foster deep connection. Listen in as the ladies discuss what lies within what Brooks says is “the creative skill” of seeing others deeply and how gaining that skill then helps you to better see yourself. Books mentioned in this week's episode: How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen by David Brooks Check out what Skye & Amanda have been loving this week:Reparations Club Bookstore (LA) Bronx Bound Books Kiosk (NYC) The Irrational TV Show Long Story Short Hotline: (646) 543-6232Follow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPod Twitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.com

Inspired by a TikTok video from friendship expert Bayard Jackson, Skye and Amanda continue their conversation from last week around friendship. The two read a few articles and discussed the sociological term, weak tie, which refers to the friends or people you enjoy interacting with infrequently or with less intimacy than your close friends. The two share their thoughts on the research-backed benefits of having many weak ties and open up about their personal experiences with either having many or not enough of them in their circles.Articles mentioned in this week's episode: https://compass.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/spc3.12729https://www.upworthy.com/weak-ties-better-friendshipsLong Story Short Hotline: (646) 543-6232Follow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPod Twitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.com

This week Skye and Amanda read a Refinery 29 article titled “I Can't Afford My Friends Anymore” and discussed the realities of not being in the same financial position or having the same budget as your friends, and how it tends to be navigated. Articles mentioned in this week's episode: I Can't Afford My Friends Anymore by Daisy Shofield (Refinery 29 Article)What it's Like to Have Friends Who Make More Than You, According to 10 Women (Refinery 29 Article) Long Story Short Hotline: (646) 543-6232Follow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPod Twitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.com

Life be lifing! This week Skye and Amanda read The Microstress Effect by Rob Cross and discuss how when it comes to stress, the small things can add up and have a big impact. Listen in to here the ladies break down the 14 microstreses that can get in the way of our physical and mental well-being. Don't underestimate the small annoyances of everyday life! Books mentioned in this week's episode: The Microstress Effect: How Little Things Pile Up and Create Big Problems- and What to Do About ItLong Story Short Hotline: (646) 543-6232Follow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPod Twitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.com

The ladies are back for season 4 and gearing up for a strong end to the year. The two pick up where they left off, continuing their discussion around what it takes to reach their goals. Skye and Amanda read The 12 Week Year by Brian Moran, and share how they feel about the concept of moving away from annual goals and instead plan your productivity in 12 week cycles. Through the book they learn the power of vision, how mindset impacts your ability to accomplish goals, and how to strategize weekly. Books mentioned in this week's episode: The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks Than Others Do in 12 Months by Brian Moran Resources mentioned in this week's episode: 12 Week Year Notion Template Long Story Short Hotline: (646) 543-6232Follow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPod Twitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.com

On the season 3 finale of Long Story Short, Skye and Amanda set themselves up for a productive break by reading How to Begin by Michael Bungay Stanier. The two discuss Stanier's unique perspective around goal setting, where we focus less on what's SMART and more on what matters. Listen in to learn more about how to establish and work on worthy goals that are worth your time, focus and resources. Find out how Amanda and Skye plan to commit to doing the hard work in order to unlock their greatness. Books mentioned in this week's episode: How to Begin: Start Doing Something That MattersSupport Adanne's RelocationLong Story Short Hotline: (646) 543-6232Follow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPod Twitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.com

This week Skye and Amanda read through The Atlantic's Dear Therapist, a monthly column where author, speaker and psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb guides readers through some of life's challenges with a written response to their current dilemma. With each article, Skye and Amanda share what they would do if in the reader's shoes and what books they recommend to help them through their issues. Listen in as the two discuss topics such as: finding out your friends may not be your friends anymore, dating someone who is in debt, relationships where one person sees a future and the other doesn't, and what to do when you don't agree with a loved ones life decisions. Articles mentioned in this week's episode: Dear Therapist: I've Been Dumped by My FriendDear Therapist: I Won't Marry Someone With a Mountain of DebtDear Therapist: How Can I Get My Stepdaughter to Dump Her Dead-End Boyfriend?Dear Therapist: We Set a Deadline to Decide About Marriage, and We Still Don't KnowDear Therapist: I Don't Know How to Help My Best Friend Through Her DivorceBooks mentioned in this week's episode: Big FriendshipWhen Friendships HurtAttachedEight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of LoveHow We Show Up Set Boundaries, Find PeaceThe Heart of MoneyThe Couple's Guide to Financial Compatibility Support Adanne's RelocationLong Story Short Hotline: (646) 543-6232Follow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPod Twitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.com 

This week Skye and Amanda delve into the long-awaited cinematic adaptation of their all-time favorite book, The Perfect Find. The two dissect the  nuances that set the movie apart from the book and their thoughts on how the movie differs from the book. Tune in to hear the two unfiltered opinions on the film (Spoiler Alerts!) and their book recommendations for the main characters. Books mentioned in this week's episode: Getting Past Your Breakup by Susan Elliot Next Move, Best Move by Kimberly BrownA Choice of Weapons by Gordon ParksMore Than Enough by Elaine WelterothDrama Free by Needra TawaabBright Boulevards, Bold Dreams by Donald BogleSupport Adanne's RelocationLong Story Short Hotline: (646) 543-6232Follow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPod Twitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.com

This week Skye and Amanda read In Five Years by Rebecca Searle, a fictional story about a Type A lawyer who plans the next five years of her life to a tee, only to have one dream turn her world upside down. The book sparks a conversation with the ladies about how they feel about making plans for the future, what does the next 5 years look like and how much planning is too much planning. Books mentioned in this week's episode: In Five Years by Rebecca Searle Long Story Short Hotline: (646) 543-6232Follow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPod Twitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.

This week Skye and Amanda bring back their “What Would You Do?” series, putting themselves into the shoes of characters from the fictional books they have either read or have on their to be read list. The two go back and forth painting scenarios from the book synopsis and finding out just how the other would handle a similar situation. Books mentioned in this week's episode: Someone Else's Bucket List by Amy T MatthewsThe Referral Program by Shamara Ray In Five Years by Rebecca Searle Verity by Colleen HooverSurvivalist: A Novel by Kashana CauleyThe Celebrants by Steven RowleyLong Story Short Hotline: (646) 543-6232Follow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPod Twitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.com*Purchasing books through Bookshop.org earns Long Story Short a small commission

This week Skye and Amanda read Sensitive: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World and talk about authors, Granneman and Solo's goal to destigmatize the way that society tends to see and respond to highly sensitive people.The two discuss the true definition of sensitive, share a check list of examples of what being sensitive may look like, discuss the 3 types of sensitive and the 5 gifts that come with being a sensitive person. They also talk about the concept of overstimulation and how it often shows up in highly sensitive people. It all leads to a conversation about the difference between empathy and compassion and why it's so important for sensitive people to learn the difference. Books mentioned in this week's episode: Sensitive: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World by Jenn Granneman and Andre SoloLong Story Short Hotline: (646) 543-6232Follow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPod Twitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.com*Purchasing books through Bookshop.org earns Long Story Short a small commission

This week Skye and Amanda read Needra Glover Tawwab new book, Drama Free: A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships, and discuss Needra's tips on managing dysfunctional family relationships and choosing the best path to breaking the cycle and moving forward.Books mentioned in this week's episode: Drama Free: A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships. Long Story Short Hotline: (646) 543-6232Follow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPod Twitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.com*Purchasing books through Bookshop.org earns Long Story Short a small commission

This week Skye and Amanda read Jay Shetty's 8 Rules of Love and discuss his tips during the full love cycle, from self love to dating to maintaining a relationship to break ups. Listen in to hear the two talk about the difference between being alone and being lonely, what to consider on the first three dates, and how to look beyond chemistry when it comes to being impressed. Books mentioned in this week's episode: 8 Rules of Love: How to Find It, Keep It, and Let it Go by Jay Shetty Long Story Short Hotline: (646) 543-6232Follow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPod Twitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.com*Purchasing books through Bookshop.org earns Long Story Short a small commission.

Join Skye and Amanda as they delve into the power of awe and its potential health benefits in this week's episode. They discuss the article, “How a Bit of Awe Can Improve Your Health”, and explore the 8 Wonders of Awe, share personal moments of awe, and discuss strategies for cultivating awe in everyday life. Tune in to hear their exhilarating tales of thrill seeking adventures and their dedication to living more awe-inspiring lives.Articles mentioned in this week's episode: How a Bit of Awe Can Improve Your HealthLong Story Short Hotline: (646) 543-6232Follow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPod Twitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.com*Purchasing books through Bookshop.org earns Long Story Short a small commission.

This week Skye and Amanda celebrate 100 episodes by circling the block on some of their favorite books and show moments. Books mentioned in this week's episode: The Five Love Languages by Gary ChapmanHow to Fail at Flirting by Denise WilliamsThe Game of Desire by Shan BoodyHow We Show Up by Mia Birdsong Guide to Greatness by Gucci ManeBig Magic by Elizabeth GilbertPussy Prayers by Black Girl BlissDeep Work by Cal NewportWill by Will SmithEpisodes mentioned in this week's episode: Long Story Short, Learn the 5 love languagesLong Story Short, Good Flirting Takes SkillsLong Story Short, Harper Wasn't Being The Best ManLong Story Short, Its Time We Show Up Differently Long Story Short, There's Levels to a Proper Apology Long Story Short Hotline: (646) 543-6232Follow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPod Twitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.com*Purchasing books through Bookshop.org earns Long Story Short a small commission.

On this week's episode Skye and Amanda read Dress Your Best Life by Dr Dawnn Karen and discuss the concept of fashion psychology. The two break down the connection between what you wear and how you feel. Listen in to hear what they think their clothes say about them, the ways that clothes can alter your mood, how the colors (or lack thereof) we wear can mean more than we think, and what they want for the future of their wardrobes. 

Skye and Amanda are back with a new season, ready to discuss new books! This week the two talked about one of the many things they did during the break - REST. After reading Rest is Resistance by the Nap Bishop herself, Tricia Hersey, the ladies examine how our guilt around rest, or inability to do so, is rooted in capitalism and racism. They talk about their experiences with rest and break down how Hersey believes we can find moments to unplug, dream up the life we want, connect with our bodies and minds, and lean into rest as our birthright. Books mentioned in this week's episode: Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey Long Story Short Hotline: (646) 543-6232Follow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPod Twitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.com*Purchasing books through Bookshop.org earns Long Story Short a small commission.

Skye and Amanda finish the season by spinning the block on a topic that's on most people's minds at the end of the year - healthy habits. The two revisit one of their favorite books, Atomic Habits by James Clear. This time with special guest, wellness enthusiast and holistic nutritionist, Arielle Simone AKA Holistic Mami. Together they discuss why they each love the book so much and which of Clear's points on habit building have stayed with them over the years. Arielle gives her us her holistic approach to maintaining healthy habits and tells us why establishing a morning routine is key to unlocking your best self. They end with sharing the habits they want to prioritize in the upcoming new year and Arielle gives the ladies tips on how to achieve their 2023 goals with sustainable, atomic habits. Books mentioned in this week's episode: Atomic HabitsThe Seven Habits of Highly Effective PeopleDeep WorkCome As You AreMating in Captivity Arielle's Book RecommendationsBig Magic: Creative Living Beyond FearAfrican Holistic HealthThe 5am Club: Owning Your Morning. Elevate Your LifeSo Good They Can't Ignore YouThe Artist Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity How to Do the WorkMore Than Enough: Claiming Space for Who You AreThe Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual EnlightenmentThe Seven Spiritual Laws of Success The Mastery of Love: A Practical Guide to the Art of RelationshipsWomen, Food, and DesireCheck out Arielle IG: @leariellesimoneTwitter: @leariellesimoneTikTok: @holisticmamiiThings We've Been Loving:James Clear 3-2-1 NewsletterLong Story Short Hotline: (646) 543-6232Follow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPod Twitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.com*Purchasing books through Bookshop.org earns Long Story Short a small commission.

This week we have a rewind episode of one of our favorite books, Atomic Habits, in preparation for the final episode of the season. There would be a special guest so tune and and join us back here next week!Skye & Amanda are back like they never left! With the new year here, resolutions are often a topic of conversation. The ladies decided to shift their mindset away from goals and focus more on the systems they have in place to keep up with the positive changes they are looking to make in their lives. This week the two have read Atomic Habits by James Clear, a jam packed self improvement book where Clear (a world leading expert of habits) teaches readers about the power of mastering tiny changes that will ultimately lead to remarkable results. Listen in to learn about why the tiny habits matter, why it is hard for some people to stick to healthy habits even when they know it's good for them and the 4 step process of building a habit and changing behaviors that don't serve us. Hear what thoughts, revelations and next steps Skye & Amanda are both taking after reading Atomic Habits and what they're holding each other accountable to when it comes to building new and better routines this year. Books mentioned in this week's episode are linked to our Bookshop.org shop* Atomic Habits by James Clear This week's ‘Bout That Action! highlight is: WellementalCheck out Wellemental on Instagram at: @bewellemental   Check out the instrumental playlist that Amanda is using to help with her productivity.Follow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPodTwitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.com*Purchasing books through ookshop.org earns Long Story Short a small commission. 

This week Skye and Amanda dig deeper into the topic of friendship and take a look at what might cause our friendships to end. The two discuss Jan Yager's book, When Friendships Hurt, and discuss Yager's list of the 21 negative friend types. Hear about how to recognize these destructive types, what can cause these experiences and how to answer the question, does the friendship end or can it be mended?Books mentioned in this week's episode: When Friendships Hurt: How to Deal With Friends Who Betray, Abandon, or Wound YouThings We've Been Loving:KindredWhite LotusSupport Long Story Short and Local Bookstores: Libro.FM - get two audiobooks for the price of one when you use the code LSSPODCAST when signing up for your first month of membership. Long Story Short Hotline: (646) 543-6232Follow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPod Twitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.com*Purchasing books through Bookshop.org earns Long Story Short a small commission.

This week Skye and Amanda talk about reality show, The Real Housewives of Potomac and offer up each of the women on the show some book recommendations to help them alleviate the mess. Books mentioned in this week's episode: How to Stand Out: Proven Tactics for Getting NoticedThe Legs are the Last to GoThe Art of GatheringMother HungerQueen Bees and Wannabees Smart Couples Finish RichSeven Principles of Making Marriage WorkSecret Lives of Church LadiesRest is ResistanceThe New Rules of DivorceThe Ethical SlutIf You Have to Cry Then Go OutsideMaster Your EmotionsHow We Show UpNonviolent CommunicationThings We've Been Loving:Homey Don't Play That: The Story of In Living ColorSupport Long Story Short and Local Bookstores: Libro.FM - get two audiobooks for the price of one when you use the code LSSPODCAST when signing up for your first month of membership. Long Story Short Hotline: (646) 543-6232Follow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPod Twitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.com*Purchasing books through Bookshop.org earns Long Story Short a small commission.

This week Skye and Amanda touch on another human experience that we are all faced with at some point, rejection. While we all may hate the feelings that come with being rejected, some of us are more sensitive to it than others.The two read several articles on the topic of rejection sensitivity and break down the signs, causes and impact of overreacting to rejection. They end with some tips on how to cope with the “no's”. Articles mentioned in this week's episode: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/rejection-sensitivityhttps://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-rejection-sensitivity-4682652https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/relationships/a30719895/how-to-deal-with-rejection/https://www.instagram.com/p/B_2viizjpWP/Things We've Been Loving:Wednesday on Netflix  Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi AdeyemiSupport Long Story Short and Local Bookstores: Libro.FM - get two audiobooks for the price of one when you use the code LSSPODCAST when signing up for your first month of membership. Long Story Short Hotline: (646) 543-6232Follow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPod Twitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.com*Purchasing books through Bookshop.org earns Long Story Short a small commission.

The holidays can be a tough time for many - including Skye and Amanda. This week the two continue their discuss of Brené Brown's Atlast of the Heart, by focusing on a collective human experience that impacts us all differently - grief. Hear about the ways that both ladies have grieved over the years - not just death, but also from life changes that left them at a loss. Trigger warning: suicide is mentioned within the episode.Books mentioned in this week's episode: Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience by Brené BrownThings We've Been Loving: Atlas of the Heart Docuseries on HBO MaxFrom Scratch on Netflix When Someone You Love Dies,There Is No Such Thing as Moving On - Ted Talk Support Long Story Short and Local Bookstores: Libro.FM - get two audiobooks for the price of one when you use the code LSSPODCAST when signing up for your first month of membership. Long Story Short Hotline: (646) 543-6232Follow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPod Twitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.com*Purchasing books through Bookshop.org earns Long Story Short a small commission.

Let's talk about feelings! On this week's episode Skye and Amanda read Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience by Brené Brown, an exploration of eighty-seven of the different emotions and experiences that define what it means to be human. The two talk about the power of having the language needed to properly process, communicate and validate our emoitions and the emotions of those in our lives. Hear which emotions they each resonate with the most when life takes them certain places. Books mentioned in this week's episode: Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience by Brené BrownThings We've Been Loving: Atlas of the Heart Docuseries on HBO MaxThe Emotions Wheel Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler on HBO Max Support Long Story Short and Local Bookstores: Libro.FM - get two audiobooks for the price of one when you use the code LSSPODCAST when signing up for your first month of membership. Long Story Short Hotline: (646) 543-6232Follow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPod Twitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.com*Purchasing books through Bookshop.org earns Long Story Short a small commission.

This week the ladies take it back to one of their favorite sayings “it starts with childhood” and explore what it means to reparent themselves by reading the book, Inner Bonding: Becoming a Loving Adult to Your Inner Child by Margaret Paul. The two discuss Paul's 5-step process to Inner Bonding, debunk the myths of who our inner child really is, and how to connect our inner child to the relationships around us. Books mentioned in this week's episode: Inner Bonding: Becoming a Loving Adult to Your Inner ChildSupport Long Story Short and Local Bookstores: Libro.FM - get two audiobooks for the price of one when you use the code LSSPODCAST when signing up for your first month of membership. Long Story Short Hotline: (646) 543-6232Follow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPod Twitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.com*Purchasing books through Bookshop.org earns Long Story Short a small commission.

This week the ladies keep it light with another “What Would You Do?” episode. They step into the lives of fictional characters in books that they have either read or are eye'ing as future reads, and ask themselves how they would handle similar situations. Books mentioned in this week's episode: Dial A for AuntiesThe MeasureDrunk on LoveLeave the World BehindWahalaCult ClassicSoulmate EquationThe Midnight Library Support Long Story Short and Local Bookstores: Libro.FM - get two audiobooks for the price of one when you use the code LSSPODCAST when signing up for your first month of membership. Long Story Short Hotline: (646) 543-6232Follow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPod Twitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.com*Purchasing books through Bookshop.org earns Long Story Short a small commission.

Skye and Amanda wrap up their three-part series on building health relationships with a conversation around trust. Last week's author John Gottman believes that while the floors of the Sound Relationship House (covered in Episode 2) are important, they don't hold together without the pillars of trust. The two look to lecturer and researcher, Brene Brown for a lesson on the anatomy of trust by watching her 2015 Oprah Super Soul Session. They discuss Brown's break down of the seven fundamentals of trust and how they impact our ability to build true connection with others and ourselves. Lectures mentioned in this week's episode: https://brenebrown.com/videos/anatomy-trust-video/Episodes mentioned during Spin the Block segment: S2 E1 Long Story Short, Learn the 5 Love LanguagesS2 E2 Long Story Short, Relationships Are Like a HouseSupport Long Story Short and Local Bookstores: Libro.FM - get two audiobooks for the price of one when you use the code LSSPODCAST when signing up for your first month of membership. Long Story Short Hotline: (646) 543-6232Follow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPod Twitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.com*Purchasing books through Bookshop.org earns Long Story Short a small commission.

The conversation around building emotionally intelligent relationships continues, as Skye and Amanda read The Seven Principles of Making Marriage Work by psychologist and researcher, John Gottman. The two discuss Gottman's popular theory within couples therapy, the Sound Relationship House - which breaks down the seven floors (or principles) a couple (even ones who aren't married) must build to create a sturdy bond. Books mentioned in this week's episode are linked to our Bookshop.org shop: The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John M. Gottman, PHDArticles mentioned in this week's episode: https://www.gottman.com/blog/what-is-the-sound-relationship-house/Support Long Story Short and Local Bookstores: Libro.FM - get two audiobooks for the price of one when you use the code LSSPODCAST when signing up for your first month of membership. Long Story Short Hotline: (646) 543-6232Follow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPod Twitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.com*Purchasing books through Bookshop.org earns Long Story Short a small commission.

Skye and Amanda are back for season 2! Inspired by events that occurred over the break the ladies start off the new season with the love basics by rereading The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Last by Gary Chapman. The two discuss the importance of understanding each of the languages and the dialects within, examples as to why they have one primary language over the others as well as other life-changing realizations. Books mentioned in this week's episode are linked to our Bookshop.org shop: The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That LastsSupport Long Story Short and Local Bookstores: Libro.FM - get two audiobooks for the price of one when you use the code LSSPODCAST when signing up for your first month of membership. Long Story Short Hotline: (646) 543-6232Follow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPod Twitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.com*Purchasing books through Bookshop.org earns Long Story Short a small commission.

That's right, your favorite readers are back for season 2 of Long Story Short! The new season returns every Thursday beginning October 6th! 

Skye and Amanda read Goodbye To All That, a compilation of essays written by New Yorkers who have both loved and left New York. The two have a conversation from their opposing perspectives on NY; Amanda being ready to leave it and Skye still loving it. The conversation evolves and the ladies talk about when and why it could be time to move on from what is comfortable and what to consider when it comes to where you live. *Tune in for a special announcement*Books mentioned in this week's episode are linked to our Bookshop.org shop: Goodbye to All That: Writers on Loving Leaving New YorkCheck out what Skye & Amanda have been loving this week:Usher Tiny DeskSupport Long Story Short and Local Bookstores: Libro.FM - get two audiobooks for the price of one when you use the code LSSPODCAST when signing up for your first month of membership. Long Story Short Hotline: (646) 543-6232Follow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPod Twitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.com*Purchasing books through Bookshop.org earns Long Story Short a small commission.

This week Skye and Amanda read, How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning & Organizing, a book that teaches them how to move with ease and release the guilt of not being able to keep up by suggesting a life-changing approach to cleaning their homes. Therapist, KC Davis, gives a practical guide on that never ending to-do list while shifting the language and mindset around what mess and functionality can mean while also getting to the root of this programming. Listen in to hear the ladies discuss how they plan to keep their heads above water when that “stress-mess” tries to engulf them to make their homes functional and feel like a sanctuary again. Books mentioned in this week's episode are linked to our Bookshop.org shop: How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning & Organizing Check out what Skye & Amanda have been loving this week:Loot on Apple TVThe Bear on FXSupport Long Story Short and Local Bookstores: Libro.FM - get two audiobooks for the price of one when you use the code LSSPODCAST when signing up for your first month of membership. Long Story Short Hotline: (646) 543-6232Follow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPod Twitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.com*Purchasing books through Bookshop.org earns Long Story Short a small commission.

This week Skye and Amanda circle back on the topic of friendship and read an Atlantic article ‘The Six Forces That Fuel Friendship' by Julie Beck, author of The Friendship Files, a series of 100 interviews with friends of all ages, lengths and dynamics. With the series coming to an end Beck gives her readers six recurring themes that she sees help form friendships and maintain them through the years: accumulation, attention, intention, ritual, imagination, and grace. Listen in as Skye talks about what it has been like for her in these recent months of reconnecting with old friends and Amanda shares more on her new found desire to make new adult friends. Books mentioned in this week's episode are linked to our Bookshop.org shop: Friending: Creating Meaningful, Lasting Adult FriendshipsArticles mentioned in this week's episode:The Atlantic: The Six Forces That Fuel Friendship The Atlantic: How Friendships Change in AdulthoodCheck out what Skye & Amanda have been loving this week:I Love That For You on Showtime TVSupport Long Story Short and Local Bookstores: Libro.FM - get two audiobooks for the price of one when you use the code LSSPODCAST when signing up for your first month of membership. Long Story Short Hotline: (646) 543-6232Follow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPod Twitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.com*Purchasing books through Bookshop.org earns Long Story Short a small commission.

This week Skye and Amanda read a book that has come highly recommended by their peers, Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert. The two break down Gilbert's unique perspective on what it means and looks like to be creative; something she deems us all capable of if we live life in spite of the things that scare us. Listen in to hear the ladies break down the difference between being fearless and brave, what bravery looks like and how it often sounds when we talk ourselves out of pursuing our interests. Learn about Gilbert's views on the magical, energetic ways that ideas work and how we should decide which ones to go for and which ones to let go of. Skye and Amanda each walk away with next steps they will take to cultivate a more creative life built from taking chances, staying inspired and having fun. Books mentioned in this week's episode are linked to our Bookshop.org shop: Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond FearCheck out what Skye & Amanda have been loving this week:Boogie Down Bronx HoneyLegendary on HBOMaxSupport Long Story Short and Local Bookstores: Libro.FM - get two audiobooks for the price of one when you use the code LSSPODCAST when signing up for your first month of membership. Long Story Short Hotline: (646) 543-6232Follow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPodTwitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.com*Purchasing books through Bookshop.org earns Long Story Short a small commission.

This week Skye and Amanda read This Time Tomorrow, a story about a New Yorker named Alice, who goes to sleep the night of her 40th birthday and wakes up back in 1996 on her 16th birthday. The ladies get inspired to consider what it would be like to be 16 again.Listen in to hear all about their 16th birthdays, what teen life was like for them and find out what they would do differently if they went back in time to the year 2004 to do it all over for a day. Books mentioned in this week's episode are linked to our Bookshop.org shop: This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub Check out what Skye & Amanda have been loving this week:Severance on Apple TV Jean Michele Basquiat: King Pleasure ExhibitDulce de leche recipe Books Are Magic bookstore Check out this episode's Book EP for some of the top songs that Skye and Amanda were bumping at 16Support Long Story Short and Local Bookstores: Libro.FM - get two audiobooks for the price of one when you use the code LSSPODCAST when signing up for your first month of membership. Long Story Short Hotline: (646) 543-6232Follow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPodTwitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.com*Purchasing books through Bookshop.org earns Long Story Short a small commission.

In celebration of the final episodes of one of their favorite TV shows, Skye and Amanda are giving book recommendations to the characters of This Is Us. Listen in for the ladies' analysis of each of the stars of the show and their take on the bibliotherapy that the family needs.  *spoiler alerts are throughout the episode*Check out what Skye & Amanda have been loving this week:Sweet Potatoes Restaurant (in New Rochelle)Couples Therapy on Showtime This Is Us on NBCBooks mentioned in this week's episode are linked to our Bookshop.org shopAn Actor PreparesThe 36 Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People Who Have Alzheimer DiseaseGet Out of Your Own Way: Overcoming Self-Defeating BehaviorThe Worry TrickIt Didn't Start With you: how inherited family drama shapes who we are and how to end the cycleThe Self-Love Workbook: A Life-Changing Guide to Boost Self-Esteem, Recognize Your Worth and Find Genuine Happiness Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming YourselfOff Balance: Getting Beyond the Work-Life Balance Myth to Personal and Professional SatisfactionTiny Pretty ThingsSeven Days in June On Girlhood: 15 Stories from the Well-Read Black Girl LibraryTiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar Dear Black Girl: Letters From Your Sisters on Stepping Into Your PowerSupport Long Story Short and Local Bookstores: Libro.FM - get two audiobooks for the price of one when you use the code LSSPODCAST when signing up for your first month of membership. Long Story Short Hotline: (646) 543-6232Follow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPodTwitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.com*Purchasing books through Bookshop.org earns Long Story Short a small commission.

This week Skye and Amanda dive deeper into the taboo topic of infidelity, by reading The State of Affairs by their favorite couples therapist, Esther Perel. The two discuss Perel's controversial  breakdown of the complexities of cheating - how it happens, why it happens, and what the results can be for a couple or individual (both good and bad). Listen in for the ladies' personal takes on cheating as a deal-breaker, what brings reconciliation and healing, what we can learn from infidelity, and the many layers of what happens before, during, and after an affair. Books mentioned in this week's episode are linked to our Bookshop.org shopThe State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity by Esther Perel Check out what Skye & Amanda have been loving this week:Married at First Sight on Lifetime TVWhere Should We Begin? Podcast (with Esther Perel)Couples Therapy on Showtime TVSupport Long Story Short and Local Bookstores: Libro.FM - get two audiobooks for the price of one when you use the code LSSPODCAST when signing up for your first month of membership. Long Story Short Hotline: (646) 543-6232Follow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPodTwitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.com*Purchasing books through Bookshop.org earns Long Story Short a small commission.

This week Skye and Amanda read Real Life, Real Love by one of the most transparent and vulnerable couples in the industry, DJ Envy and Gia Casey. Listen in to hear what the ladies appreciate most about the couple and book, and what they took from their lessons on love and parenting.Books mentioned in this week's episode are linked to our Bookshop.org shopReal Life, Real Love: Life Lessons on Joy, Pain & the Magic That Holds Us Together by DJ Envy & Gia Casey Check out what Skye & Amanda have been loving this week:The Morning Show on Apple TV This week's ‘Bout That Action! highlight is: HERide If you're in Atlanta, download the women only ride share app Support Long Story Short and Local Bookstores: Libro.FM - get two audiobooks for the price of one when you use the code LSSPODCAST when signing up for your first month of membership. Long Story Short Hotline: (646) 543-6232Follow us online:Instagram: @LongStoryShortPodTwitter: @LSSpodcastFacebook: @LongStoryShortPodEmail: info.longstoryshortpod@gmail.com*Purchasing books through Bookshop.org earns Long Story Short a small commission.