The Knorr the Merrier

This week we dive into some of the things we're passionate about! Jesse talks about his love of disc golf and music while Annie shares about zero waste living and the power of encouragement. We hope you enjoy this more casual, scatter-brained episode as we recuperate from a whirlwind of a week! Text Jesse or send him a dm if you want to play disc golf! Jesse's Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0UKVpIVvmFsd6nAIVjX1MK?si=7Sl6MMvYSairSV8FTFT7xA Annie's Eco-Friendly Product Recommendations: Basin (hair care): https://basin.com Blueland (household cleaning): https://www.blueland.com Leaf Razor: https://leafshave.com Who Gives A Crap (toilet paper): https://us.whogivesacrap.org BeautyCounter (clean beauty): https://www.beautycounter.com Podcast Instagram: theknorrthemerrier Annie's personal Instagram: annmakno Jesse's personal Instagram: thejester116 Find us on Facebook at “The Knorr the Merrier”! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theknorrthemerrier/message

We're all a little quirky, right? This week we take turns sharing some of each other's quirks in the hopes of showing you that you're not alone, or in the very least — making you laugh. Find us on social media or use the episode page on Spotify to tell us about your quirks! Some TV Shows we enjoy: New Girl* Parks & Recreation* Psych Timeless Bob's Burgers* (* = we strongly relate to these characters) Podcast Instagram: theknorrthemerrier Annie's personal Instagram: annmakno Jesse's personal Instagram: thejester116 Find us on Facebook at “The Knorr the Merrier”! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theknorrthemerrier/message

Burnout is no joke and unfortunately it's more common than most of us realize. This week we dive into our experiences with burnout (past + present) to pin point ways that may help us overcome it. Link to the helpguide.org article: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/burnout-prevention-and-recovery.htm Annie's Instagram: annmakno Jesse's Instagram: thejester116 Find us on Facebook at “The Knorr the Merrier”! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theknorrthemerrier/message

Does your job feel meaningful to you? Does that/should that matter? We dive into these questions on today's episode. Tune in to hear our thoughts on what it looks like to embrace our God-given passions + talents. Link to the barna study: https://www.barna.com/research/couples-career-love/ “That Sounds Fun” by Annie F. Downs https://www.anniefdowns.com/that-sounds-fun-book/ “Embrace Your Almost” by Jordan Lee Dooley https://jordanleedooley.com/eya Annie's Instagram: annmakno Jesse's Instagram: thejester116 Find us on Facebook at “The Knorr the Merrier”! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theknorrthemerrier/message

The enneagram has been a very helpful tool to better understand ourselves and each other. It has been one of the biggest catalysts in our emotional, mental, and even spiritual growth. We aren't experts by any means (this will be very apparent throughout the episode) but some of you have been asking about it, so we wanted to explain the basics and provide you with resources to dive in! Take a free enneagram test here: https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test Scroll through this page for information on (1) the instinctive center, the feeling center, and the thinking center, (2) wings, and (3) growth/integration and stress/disintegration: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/how-the-enneagram-system-works Sleeping At Last “Atlas: Enneagram” album: https://open.spotify.com/album/1R3C4VebWmWXFlbTSnnLql?si=-cg-O3zCR-607WLR4ZkXQw Sleeping At Last podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dI7TNKc4nYbn79ohXo1Xl?si=kgFrUtTNSN-MhgearuzgEg Annie's Instagram: annmakno Jesse's Instagram: thejester116 Find us on Facebook at “The Knorr the Merrier”! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theknorrthemerrier/message

With so many things demanding our attention, it can be difficult to prioritize rest. And by “rest” we don't just mean sleep — we mean true, restorative rest that helps you recharge. Today we're diving into the importance of rest, how to add it to your life, and what that might look like. Annie's Instagram: annmakno Jesse's Instagram: thejester116 Find us on Facebook at “The Knorr the Merrier”! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theknorrthemerrier/message

We're finally beginning to plant roots and find true community! So this week we're sharing some lessons we've learned and ways we hope to be good + healthy friends to other people. Join us as we talk about communication, effort, conflict, trust, and boundaries. Scripted Podcasts Jesse Listens to: “Treat” https://open.spotify.com/show/3GflSW8byq0k7xPwXH4fS7?si=6XrYzv2cR5KmjdTks1QjJQ “Ronstadt” https://open.spotify.com/show/43rchc5KiRyIIgJ75Zc2L7?si=j3u7L6VBQcOJf2zkHqkM-w “The Lovecraft Investigations” https://open.spotify.com/show/16OB0WII5gcrT8cFyVGcur?si=diigfK6fRYi_Kf12m4HFjg “Brimstone Valley Mall” https://open.spotify.com/show/7FjFj3TnR2vEiHdoKENgfy?si=rb__6mm1Td6SiJB7wegzkA Link to the study Jesse mentioned —> “The State of American Friendship”: https://www.americansurveycenter.org/research/the-state-of-american-friendship-change-challenges-and-loss/ Annie's Instagram: annmakno Jesse's Instagram: thejester116 Find us on Facebook at “The Knorr the Merrier”! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theknorrthemerrier/message

This week Jesse shares some of his baseball knowledge as he explains the recent news about MLB canceling opening day. Baseball is a sport that means a lot to us both but behind the scenes it's much more complicated than Annie realized. Jesse's recommendations: Talkin' Baseball Podcast (Podcast & YouTube Channel) https://open.spotify.com/show/2rWjmo7vl1Epjf5rqZpp94?si=DgBMOhLRQAeBZ9p8eHm0qQ Foolish Baseball (YouTube Channel) https://youtube.com/c/FoolishBaseball Annie's recommendations: A League of Their Own The Sandlot Moneyball Annie's Instagram: annmakno Jesse's Instagram: thejester116 Find us on Facebook at “The Knorr the Merrier”! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theknorrthemerrier/message

This week we get a little more vulnerable as we dive into the topic of emotional health. We process emotions very differently and have worked hard to understand one another. It's still a journey in the making but it's been worth every step. Link to a free enneagram test —> https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test Annie's recommended resources: Boundaries for Your Soul by Allison Cook and Kimberly Miller (book) https://www.alisoncookphd.com/boundaries-for-your-soul-book/ Walk in love. with Brooke & T.J. Mousetis (podcast) https://open.spotify.com/show/6JVfVaJZ6p6qeFt8gF1I4q?si=zyqdc95PRuKxpzvp6p112w Annie's Instagram: annmakno • Jesse's Instagram: thejester116 Find us on Facebook at “The Knorr the Merrier”! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theknorrthemerrier/message

This year traveling is one of our bigger goals — this episode explains why! There is so much value in traveling and while for now it will probably look like camping somewhere in PA, we also have big dreams of visiting wonders around the world. Here's our wishlist: Big Sur (California) Auckland (New Zealand) Pamukkale (Turkey) Holy Land (Israel) Mont-Saint-Michel (France) Northern Lights (Arctic Circle) Faroe Islands (Norway/Iceland) Giant's Causeway (Ireland) “Honorable Mentions”: Petra (Jordan) Oracle (Arizona) Angor Wat (Cambodia) Slab City (California) Aksum (Ethiopia) Within PA: Nazareth - Martin Guitar Factory & Museum Hickory Run Boulder Field Ringing Rocks Park Ohiopyle State Park Jesse's Traveling TV Shows: Top Gear The Grand Tour Annie's Traveling TV Shows: The Kindness Diaries Down to Earth Annie's Instagram: annmakno Jesse's Instagram: thejester116 Find us on Facebook at “The Knorr the Merrier”! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theknorrthemerrier/message

Today we dive into the challenge of unspoken expectations and how communication can help us love each other better! Jesse's RomCom Recommendations: Silver Linings Playbook Groundhog Day Annie's RomCom Recommendations: Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement About Time 27 Dresses This Means War She's the Man A Cinderella Story 13 Going On 30 You've Got Mail The Parent Trap The Switch Jesse's Love Song Recommendations: Crazy Girl by Eli Young Band No One by Cold War Kids Stickshifts & Safety Belts by Cake Annie's Instagram: annmakno Jesse's Instagram: thejester116 Find us on Facebook at “The Knorr the Merrier”! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theknorrthemerrier/message

Long time listeners. First time podcasters. Welcome! We're Annie + Jesse Knorr. It's nice to meet you! Our first episode will give you a small introduction to who were are and why we're here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theknorrthemerrier/message