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Coronavirus Series, Part IV: COMMUNITY. THE LAST COVID EPISODE PEOPLE!! Finally. Thanks for letting me drag this series out for almost a year now. On this episode, Steve Greer is here to take us home. In the first half of the episode (recorded in March), my dad boldly claims that covid will have a larger historical impact than 9/11, and I stupidly ignore him. We discuss house-flipping during a pandemic, his experience with weathering hard times, election anticipation (recorded in October), and the ups and downs of learning to live with his adult children again. And we end the whole thing with the inspirational dad pep talk that we all need to hear for 2021.

Coronavirus Series, Part IV: COMMUNITY. Kristen Richey returns! If you’ve been curious about how coronavirus affected the dental industry, this is the episode for you. Kristen also shares her ups and downs experiencing Covid-19 as an extrovert and how boundaries can set you free. We also discuss how a simple party invitation now creates a deep moral dilemma and how quickly our lives have gotten busy again.

Coronavirus Series, Part IV: COMMUNITY. Today, I get a social person’s perspective on the inner battle that has occurred over the course of this year of isolation and solitude. My friend Sarah Burger and I talk about the power of ego in our lives, the “why” behind our mechanisms of control, where we are finding our joy, and the restorative power of walks. We debate whether we’ll be in a sweaty crowd ever again, and we obsess over our love for the liturgical calendar and the rhythm it brings into our lives.

Coronavirus Series, Part III: MENTAL HEALTH. In the last mental health episode of the series, we get very vulnerable. Specifically, my sister Kate Greer gets very vulnerable. We discuss body image, attaching your identity to your goals, the anxiety surrounding her post-grad future, and the ups and downs of navigating uncertainty. At the end of the episode, we check in with Kate four months later to see how her coronavirus story has unfolded this year.

Coronavirus Series, Part III: MENTAL HEALTH. Carly Sullins is a ray of sunshine. Ever since I met her, she has inspired me to choose joy on a daily basis. But what happens when the sunshine runs out? In today’s episode, I have two conversations with Carly, each 5 months apart, discussing the ups and downs of “maintaining the sunshine”. We discuss our sine and cosine theory of mental health, our blindly ambitious coronavirus goals, and the importance of puzzles.

Coronavirus Series, Part III: MENTAL HEALTH. After a brief (read: long) hiatus, the coronavirus series is back. Each episode remaining in this series will include a flashback conversation AND a present day conversation on how this pandemic has changed my guests over time. This episode kicks off our third “theme” of the series, which is mental health. Haven Wahl filed for unemployment at 23, something she never could have imagined happening. We talk about how her unemployment affected her mental health, whether or not having extra time on your hands can help or hurt your mentality, and what coronavirus has taught us about jeans.

This is Part 2 of my conversation on racism with my friend, Jeremiah Ross. In this episode, we start by discussing confronting people at work over racist comments, and whether or not it’s a Black person’s job to educate their co-workers. I also ask Jeremiah some uncomfortable questions that many white people have: Is it “Black” or “African American”? Why can’t I say “All Lives Matter”? Jeremiah also gives a moving speech on “Black Panther” and the movie’s significance. Get out the tissues, because there are some tears in this one. And be sure to support Jeremiah’s podcast: @thegluepodcast on Instagram.

My friend Jeremiah Ross is here today to talk about racism. OIM is a podcast all about conversations, and this is a conversation, no matter how uncomfortable at times, that needs to be had. We dive right into it by talking about the N word, how assumptions about his race made Jeremiah question his own identity, his interactions with police as a black man, and how small things really can be big things. I hope that you will have similar conversations with your own friends and family, but also I hope that you can learn, as I did, through my conversation with Jeremiah. And don’t forget to check out Jeremiah’s podcast: @thegluepodcast on Instagram.

Coronavirus Series, Part II: WORK. In this episode, my brother, Steve Greer, mourns the loss of his college year. We talk about the pros and cons of online education, how some of us are wired for creativity at the most inconvenient times of day (or night), and how Rubik’s cubes have taught him about discipline and endurance. And I’m not gonna lie… Steve’s audio is better than mine in this episode, since he recorded on his fancy music microphone. It’s embarrassing for me as a podcaster, honestly.

Coronavirus Series, Part II: WORK. Today’s guest knows a thing or two about working from home, since he’s done it for over a year now. My husband, Ben Hodges, has a few tips for habits to grow (changing up your environment) and habits to avoid (household chores), and he opens up about some of his lowest moments while working from home. We also debate the legitimacy of the 5 stages of grief as well as who has the most annoying work habits.

Coronavirus Series, Part II: WORK. Have you been judgy of other peoples’ houses through Zoom? Have you shamed yourself for not being productive? Have you participated in an awkward virtual happy hour with your co-workers? This is the episode for you. My guest, Allie Lawton, is here to kick off our theme of “work” and how a global pandemic has affected it. We talk about missing hallway chatter, getting comfortable without makeup in front of our co-workers, and how she’s started to successfully adjust to this new normal.

Coronavirus Series, Part I: SELF. We’re trying our best not to use the word “unprecedented”. In this episode, my old pal Annie Scott is here. We talk about how teachers are basically content creators now, how desk proximity to bed is more important than we thought, and how this time is actually a test for how we feel about our lives: does quarantine affirm your busy lifestyle as the one you really want? Annie also talks about her approach of treating quarantine like a cocoon from which she’ll emerge as a beautiful butterfly.

Coronavirus Series, Part I: SELF. Lauren Perry was already in a phase of transition before coronavirus hit. But in many ways, she had been preparing for how to face this uncertainty for years… without even knowing it. In this episode, we discuss reconnecting with old friends, appreciating routine (again), and how positivity may feel like a battle, but it’s just a practice.

Coronavirus Series, Part I: SELF. From organizing random parts of our homes to mourning the future of humanity, what are our knee-jerk reactions to a life shift like this? My guest, Erin Dunlap, is here to discuss self-awareness, routines, putting suffering in perspective, and her version of “getting dressed” (aka putting on leggings instead of sweatpants).

I think the title of this episode says it all. It’s been over a year, but I’m back… and the world is absolutely crazy. Today, I’m opening up and being vulnerable about the last few years, as well as kicking off a mini-series all about (you guessed it) the coronavirus and how it’s changing us.

I haven't uploaded any episodes in a few months, and I'm giving myself permission not to change that any time soon. This episode explains why, as well as dives into some of the deeper issues I've been wrestling with lately. Have you ever struggled to give yourself permission to say yes or no? This one is for you. Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout what I'm calling "Season 1" of Oh, It Matters. This is not the end.

People talk about the trials and tribulations of long-distance romantic relationships all the time. But what about long-distance friendships? As we get older, we chase new opportunities, relocate for jobs, and move more frequently, leaving us with a growing list of long-distance friends. Well, Kristen Richey and I have never lived in the same city since the day we met 10 years ago, so we know a thing or two about making it work. In this episode, you'll hear our story as well as how we've remained long-distance BFFs for the last decade.

A long one but a good one. Today, I dive into the topic of rest with my personal sleep bully/friend Emmy Wydman. How much sleep do you actually need? Do you NEED to drink lemon water to be healthy? Is drinking a form of self-care? Is resting selfish? Buckle up for this one, folks. Recommend new podcast topics: podcast@ohitmatters.com. Links from this episode: Headspace // Alarmy // Sleeping Podcast - Episode 27 // Drinking Podcast - Episode 18  

This episode goes out to all the non-artistic people out there. AKA me. Today I’m interviewing my talented friend, Katie Frank! We’re talking all things creativity: making money as an artist, how social media has changed the art landscape, and how to live a creative life when you don’t even know how to hold a paintbrush.

This is an episode about love with my love. We tell our story, joke around, and talk about what has led our relationship to success thus far. Beware: it might get cheesy.

In today's episode, my old friend Erin Dunlap and I dive into one of our favorite topics: independence. Why does it matter?? We chat about what the word "independence" even means to us, loneliness in New York City, living alone, and whether or not it's possible to over-value independence.

We're back this week with the next installment in the Sister Series!! Today, my favorite southern belles, Allie and Carly Sullins, teach me how to be more compassionate, spontaneous, and courageous. And that the best way to bond with someone is through near-death experiences.

My guest on today’s episode is the lovely Danielle Di Scala. We’re chatting about life as a member of the full-time workforce from our perspectives as two not-so-recent college graduates. Get ready to rant about networking, enjoy the process, and grapple with the fact that your “dream job” may not exist.

If you’ve ever struggled with the fact that you can’t control everything, this episode is for you. And actually it’s kind of for me too, because I am AWFUL at this. Today I attempt to tackle the topic of control. Why do humans have such a tight grip on the small amount of control we have? Why can’t we embrace or even just accept our lack of control over our lives?? I don’t have answers, but I do have thoughts. Questions? Answers: podcast@ohitmatters.com.

Major Geek Alert. In today's episode, my brother Steve and I discuss the impact that superheroes have had on history and on us, as well as how they benefit the world as we know it.

Two Annies are better than one. Today I’m chatting with my lifelong friend, Annie Scott, about our experiences with moving across the country this past year. Expect lots of stories on weeping, having no friends, and befriending dogs when times are tough. On the website, I covered the more logistical side of how I managed the big move.