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In this enlightening conversation on the "Parents is Your Teen College Ready?" show, Shellee Howard interviews Sarah Morgan, a former corporate trainer turned school assembly speaker who focuses on teaching students about emotional resilience and recovery. Sarah shares her compelling personal story of a horseback riding accident that nearly left her quadriplegic, highlighting how her mindset and belief system played a crucial role in her recovery. She emphasizes the importance of understanding emotions through Dr. Albert Ellis's ABC theory, which explains how our beliefs mediate emotional responses rather than the activating events themselves. Sarah discusses the challenges students face today, including bullying, rigid expectations, and the emotional toll of social media and AI, offering practical advice for parents to help their children build emotional resilience. She advocates for leveraging school counselors and educational resources to support teens and encourages parents to foster healthy belief systems in their children to prepare them for college and life beyond. HighlightsSarah Morgan transitioned from corporate leadership training to inspiring teenagers nationwide on emotional resilience.The ABC theory of emotions (Activating event, Belief system, Consequence) is key to managing emotional responses.Sarah's personal story of a near-quadriplegic horseback riding accident underscores the power of mindset in recovery.Addressing bullying and social challenges is central to Sarah's school assemblies, focusing on resilience rather than victimhood.Social media and AI amplify rigid expectations and comparison, increasing anxiety and anger among teens.Parents are encouraged to collaborate with school counselors and use available resources to support their child's emotional health.Embracing failure as a learning tool is critical for long-term success and emotional strength.Key InsightsResilience is a skill that can be taught and cultivated: Sarah's shift from corporate training to youth education reflects a growing recognition that resilience and emotional literacy are essential life skills for young people. By addressing real-life challenges and emotional management, she equips students to navigate uncertainties, setbacks, and social pressures. This proactive approach contrasts with traditional academic focus and prepares teens for holistic success.The ABC model reframes emotional reactions: Sarah highlights Dr. Albert Ellis's ABC theory to illustrate that emotions do not directly result from external events but from the interpretation or belief about those events. This insight is empowering, encouraging students (and adults) to examine and adjust their belief systems, reducing emotional distress and promoting healthier responses. For parents, this model offers a practical framework to help children understand their feelings and reactions constructively.Personal adversity as a teaching tool enhances authenticity: Sarah's detailed recounting of her accident and recovery lends credibility and emotional weight to her message. Her experience illustrates how controlled decisions, like accepting help (helmet use) and maintaining a calm belief system, can dramatically influence outcomes. This personal narrative resonates deeply with students, making the abstract concept of resilience tangible and relatable.Bullying and social challenges are symptoms of broader emotional struggles: Sarah addresses bullying not just as isolated social conflict but as part of the larger emotional resilience framework. She encourages students to recognize their power over their reactions and belief systems rather than letting negative social interactions define their emotional state. This shift from victimhood to empowerment is crucial in creating a supportive school environment.The pervasive influence of social media creates rigid expectations and emotional distress: Sarah points out how constant exposure to curated lives online raises unrealistic standards, fostering anxiety and anger, both manifestations of rigidity in thinking. She teaches the importance of flexible thinking and “lightly held desires,” helping teens manage disappointment and uncertainty in a healthier way. This insight is vital as parents and educators seek to mitigate the negative psychological impacts of digital culture.Failure is an unavoidable and necessary part of growth: Drawing on Dr. Henry Cloud's advice, Sarah stresses that learning to fail and recover is more valuable than avoiding failure altogether. This mindset prepares teens for real-world challenges by building endurance and adaptability. For parents, this means supporting children through setbacks and helping them see failure as a stepping stone to resilience rather than a catastrophe.Parental involvement combined with school resources strengthens emotional support: Sarah urges parents to engage with school counselors and make use of educational materials to foster emotional awareness at home. She recognizes that parents often struggle with their own rigid expectations, which can inadvertently add pressure on children. By working collaboratively with schools and focusing on belief systems, families can create a nurturing environment that prepares teens for the emotional demands of college and adulthood.Extended AnalysisSarah Morgan's approach to emotional resilience is both practical and deeply human. By integrating personal experience with psychological theory, she connects with students on a level that traditional educational programs often miss. Her emphasis on belief systems as the filter for emotional responses challenges the common misconception that external events alone dictate feelings. This insight is revolutionary in emotional education, empowering young people to reclaim control over their mental states, fostering independence and confidence.Moreover, Sarah's recognition of the unique pressures faced by today's youth, exacerbated by social media and AI, reflects an acute understanding of generational challenges. The concept of “rigid expectations” as a root cause of anxiety and anger is particularly insightful. It highlights that emotional difficulties often stem from cognitive inflexibility rather than the events themselves. Teaching teens to hold desires lightly and to accept uncertainty equips them with psychological tools to maintain equilibrium in a rapidly changing world.Her story of survival and recovery from a life-threatening injury adds a powerful narrative dimension, showing resilience not as an abstract ideal but as a lived reality. The specific example of how wearing a helmet and making deliberate choices in the moment saved her from permanent paralysis underscores the intersection of mindset, preparedness, and practical action.For parents, Sarah's advice to utilize school counselors and educational resources acknowledges the complex ecosystem influencing teen emotional health. It reflects the reality that parents cannot do it alone but can play a critical role by fostering open communication and supporting professional guidance. Her caution against conditional self-esteem, a prevalent but harmful mindset, encourages a more stable, intrinsic sense of worth for young people.In sum, Sarah's work exemplifies a modern, nuanced approach to emotional education, one that balances theory, personal experience, and practical strategies to empower the next generation for college and life beyond. Parents, educators, and students alike can benefit from her insights on resilience, emotional awareness, and the power of belief systems to shape our emotional landscapes.Connect with Shellee Howard: WebsiteYouTubeInstagram LinkedIn Connect with Sarah Morgan: WebsiteFacebookLinkedInInstagramLinkedIn
Nat's dialled up some listeners for a chat! A deep dive into kids education, with a bit of focus on home education and how that works. Enjoy! xx Kellie Bright & Anna Maxwell Martin on Radio 4's SEND in the Spotlight https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0mksq4x/episodes/player Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/view We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod Nat's insta: @natcass1 Marc's insta: @camera_marc Neice's insta: @natsnieces Tony's insta: @tonycass68 Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwn MORE LIVE SHOW! 07/02/2026 Brighton, The Forge TICKETS 08/02/2026 Newcastle upon Tyne, The Stand TICKETS 25/02/2026 Folkestone, Quarterhouse TICKETS 28/02/2026 Colchester, Arts Centre TICKETS 07/03/2026 Manchester, Fairfield Social Club TICKETS 22/03/2026 Leeds, The Wardrobe TICKETS 29/03/2026 Bristol, The Gaffe - TICKETS Book Club: November's book - All Together for Christmas by Sarah Morgan & December's book (optional extra for the speedy readers) - A Heart for Christmas: Advent Romance by Sophie Jomain Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - are we all skipping the end of summer, all of autumn and going straight to Christmas - Nat's door is! Group chat ettiquette & pranks. Nice Lorraines… get in touch! Advent calendars & gift recommendations v. welcome! Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming, also open to some saucy two paragraph stories for Tony to read out at the Southend show - think cheeky postcards (both in tone and length)! Can we make Tony an influencer and get him any freebies? A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nat's chatting fashion over 50 with the ever-stylish Linny. Also, could Linny be a traitor? Enjoy! xx Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/view We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod Nat's insta: @natcass1 Marc's insta: @camera_marc Neice's insta: @natsnieces Tony's insta: @tonycass68 Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwn MORE LIVE SHOW! 07/02/2026 Brighton, The Forge TICKETS 08/02/2026 Newcastle upon Tyne, The Stand TICKETS 25/02/2026 Folkestone, Quarterhouse TICKETS 28/02/2026 Colchester, Arts Centre TICKETS 07/03/2026 Manchester, Fairfield Social Club TICKETS 22/03/2026 Leeds, The Wardrobe TICKETS 29/03/2026 Bristol, The Gaffe - TICKETS Book Club: November's book - All Together for Christmas by Sarah Morgan & December's book (optional extra for the speedy readers) - A Heart for Christmas: Advent Romance by Sophie Jomain Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - are we all skipping the end of summer, all of autumn and going straight to Christmas - Nat's door is! Group chat ettiquette & pranks. Nice Lorraines… get in touch! Advent calendars & gift recommendations v. welcome! Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming, also open to some saucy two paragraph stories for Tony to read out at the Southend show - think cheeky postcards (both in tone and length)! Can we make Tony an influencer and get him any freebies? TBC Cultural differences ep - inspired by Linny's Mediterranean heritage and her & Ellia's Italian trip, we'd love to hear about the cultural differences you've noticed between the UK and basically ANYWHERE else! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach sits down with HR executive Sarah Morgan to highlight the work Living Corporate is leading in delivering E-learning to their fast growing marketing agency. Learn about VIVO Agency | Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn https://vivoagency.com/ About Living Corporate: Check out our merch! https://living-corporate-shop.fourthwall.com/ Learn more about Living Corporate's offerings and services. https://work.living-corporate.com/ Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/livingcorporate
The perfect marriage DB113854 Author: Rose, Jeneva Reading Time: 8 hours, 54 minutes Read by: Neil Hellegers, Teri Schnaubelt Subject: Suspense Fiction “Sarah Morgan is a successful and powerful defense attorney in Washington D.C. At thirty-three years old, she is a named partner at her firm and life is going exactly how she planned. The same cannot be said for her husband, Adam. He is a struggling writer who has had little success in his career. He begins to tire of his and Sarah’s relationship as she is constantly working. Out in the secluded woods, at Adam and Sarah’s second home, Adam engages in a passionate affair with Kelly Summers. Then, one morning everything changes. Adam is arrested for Kelly’s murder. She had been found stabbed to death in Adam and Sarah’s second home. Sarah soon finds herself playing the defender for her own husband, a man accused of murdering his mistress. But is Adam guilty or is he innocent?” — Provided by publisher. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. [Holland] : Dreamscape Media, LLC, 2020. Bookshare This book can be found on Bookshare at the following link: https://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/6309347?returnPath=L3NlYXJjaD9tb2R1bGVOYW1lPXB1YmxpYyZrZXl3b3JkPVRoZSUyQnBlcmZlY3QlMkJtYXJyaWFnZQ Shelly Kane is the facilitator of the Mystery Book Discussion Group. Shelly can be contacted by email at shellykane323@gmail.com.
Sarah Morgan and Josh Sutton-Ziaian set out to cycle from the UK to India, but their adventure didn't go as planned, and that's what makes their story so good. Between health issues, winter cycling, and countless unexpected detours, they learned to let go of the original plan and embrace whatever came their way. Volunteering in remote villages and crashing with locals through Warmshowers, they discovered that the best parts of bike touring aren't about reaching your destination, they're about the people you meet and the moments that surprise you along the way.If you've ever been curious about ditching comfort for adventure or just want to hear what makes people choose a slower, more intentional way of traveling, this conversation will inspire you to grab a bike and start your own journey.Catch up with Sarah & Josh:YouTube: Josh & Sarah RideInstagram: @joshandsarahrideFacebook: Josh and Sarah Ride Join our community at Warmshowers.org, follow us on Instagram @Warmshowers_org, and visit us on Facebook. Watch this and all episodes of the Bike Life Podcast on YouTube.Special thanks to our sponsor, Bikeflights – the best in bicycle shipping service and boxes, guaranteed.Theme Music by Les Konley | Produced by Les KonleyHappy riding and hosting!
Did you know that using peptides the wrong way can actually decrease their effectiveness, and that most people are missing the foundational steps that make them work?In this episode of The Well Drop, I sit down with Sarah Morgan, clinical nutritionist and founder of InstaMed, to explore how peptides truly function, when to use them, and why cycling is the key to long-term effectiveness.We dive into differences between oral, injectable, and buccal peptide delivery methods, unpack GHK‑Cu, the most underrated beauty peptide for skin and hair, and discuss how to slot peptides into your midlife health stack without skipping the basics. We also break down why “more” isn't always better, how to recognize peptide burnout, and why lifestyle, hormones, and supplements should support each other, not compete.Sarah Morgan brings over a decade of clinical nutrition practice in Denver, combined with her expertise launching InstaMed's buccal peptide technology. As a health innovation expert and founder, she's translating complex science into accessible, practical wellness tools and helping shift the peptide narrative from hype to real, lasting results.What's Discussed: (00:00) The real role of peptides in health and longevity(04:38) How oral peptide delivery works, and why it's a game-changer(17:09) The right way to cycle peptides for long-term results(25:27) GHK-Cu, CJC-1295, and the peptides transforming skin, sleep, and strength(37:53) What responsible peptide use actually looks like(44:13) Why play is just as essential as any protocolThank You to Our Sponsors:Sign up for The Well Drop NewsletterFind out more about Amber Berger: Website: www.thewelldrop.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/thewelldropFind out more about Sarah Morgan:Website: https://getinstamed.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instamedstrips/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahmorgan.co Website: https://www.sarahmorgan.co/
November and December's books, All Together for Christmas by Sarah Morgan & A Heart for Christmas: Advent Romance by Sophie Jomain - what did you think? Enjoy!! xx Book Club: January's Book - Wintering by Katherine May Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/view We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod Nat's insta: @natcass1 Marc's insta: @camera_marc Niece's insta: @natsnieces Tony's insta: @tonycass68 Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwn MORE LIVE SHOWS! 07/02/2026 Brighton, The Forge TICKETS 08/02/2026 Newcastle upon Tyne, The Stand TICKETS 25/02/2026 Folkestone, Quarterhouse TICKETS 28/02/2026 Colchester, Arts Centre TICKETS 07/03/2026 Manchester, Fairfield Social Club TICKETS 22/03/2026 Leeds, The Wardrobe TICKETS 29/03/2026 Bristol, The Gaffe - TICKETS Book Club: January's Book - Wintering by Katherine May Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - AGEING & non-negotiables Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming, also open to some saucy two paragraph stories for Tony to read out at the Southend show - think cheeky postcards (both in tone and length)! Can we make Tony an influencer and get him any freebies? A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nat and Linny are back. It's a chance to chat over the last few weeks, and look forward through the January blues with a bit of sunshine and silliness. Enjoy! xx Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/view We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod Nat's insta: @natcass1 Marc's insta: @camera_marc Neice's insta: @natsnieces Tony's insta: @tonycass68 Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwn MORE LIVE SHOW! 07/02/2026 Brighton, The Forge TICKETS 08/02/2026 Newcastle upon Tyne, The Stand TICKETS 25/02/2026 Folkestone, Quarterhouse TICKETS 28/02/2026 Colchester, Arts Centre TICKETS 07/03/2026 Manchester, Fairfield Social Club TICKETS 22/03/2026 Leeds, The Wardrobe TICKETS 29/03/2026 Bristol, The Gaffe - TICKETS Book Club: November's book - All Together for Christmas by Sarah Morgan & December's book (optional extra for the speedy readers) - A Heart for Christmas: Advent Romance by Sophie Jomain Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - are we all skipping the end of summer, all of autumn and going straight to Christmas - Nat's door is! Group chat ettiquette & pranks. Nice Lorraines… get in touch! Advent calendars & gift recommendations v. welcome! Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming, also open to some saucy two paragraph stories for Tony to read out at the Southend show - think cheeky postcards (both in tone and length)! Can we make Tony an influencer and get him any freebies? TBC Cultural differences ep - inspired by Linny's Mediterranean heritage and her & Ellia's Italian trip, we'd love to hear about the cultural differences you've noticed between the UK and basically ANYWHERE else! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We are unlocking an episode from the BoCo archives this week! If you want to hear even more bonus content, go and head on over to maximumfun.org/joinOur friends and former writers for International Waters, Jordan Morris and Sarah Morgan join Dave for a throwback episode where we play some of our favorite IW games from back in the day!
New Year, same Nat and Tony! Why would we change something so perfect? Well, we're talking resolutions anyway, and whether there's a better option than throwing all that pressure on ourselves. Happy New Year! Enjoy! xx Big shoutout to The Book Nook and their subscription service https://www.booknookshop.co.uk/ Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/view We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod Nat's insta: @natcass1 Neice's insta: @natsnieces Tony's insta: @tonycass68 Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwn THE BIG CHRISTMAS LIVE SHOW 7th December - claphamgrand.com/event/live-with-nat-at-christmas/ Book Club: November's book - All Together for Christmas by Sarah Morgan & December's book (optional extra for the speedy readers) - A Heart for Christmas: Advent Romance by Sophie Jomain Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - Group chat ettiquette & pranks. Nice Lorraines… get in touch! Advent calendars & gift recommendations v. welcome! Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming. Can we make Tony an influencer and get him any freebies? TBC Cultural differences ep - inspired by Linny's Mediterranean heritage and her & Ellia's Italian trip, we'd love to hear about the cultural differences you've noticed between the UK and basically ANYWHERE else! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's the calm between the Christmas storms in the Cassidy-Humphreys household and Nat, Marc, and Eliza have popped into the pod room to debrief Christmas so far, and brief on the rest to come. Enjoy! xx Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/view We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod Nat's insta: @natcass1 Marc's insta: @camera_marc Neice's insta: @natsnieces Tony's insta: @tonycass68 Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwn MORE LIVE SHOW! 07/02/2026 Brighton, The Forge TICKETS 08/02/2026 Newcastle upon Tyne, The Stand TICKETS 25/02/2026 Folkestone, Quarterhouse TICKETS 28/02/2026 Colchester, Arts Centre TICKETS 07/03/2026 Manchester, Fairfield Social Club TICKETS 22/03/2026 Leeds, The Wardrobe TICKETS 29/03/2026 Bristol, The Gaffe - TICKETS Book Club: November's book - All Together for Christmas by Sarah Morgan & December's book (optional extra for the speedy readers) - A Heart for Christmas: Advent Romance by Sophie Jomain Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - are we all skipping the end of summer, all of autumn and going straight to Christmas - Nat's door is! Group chat ettiquette & pranks. Nice Lorraines… get in touch! Advent calendars & gift recommendations v. welcome! Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming, also open to some saucy two paragraph stories for Tony to read out at the Southend show - think cheeky postcards (both in tone and length)! Can we make Tony an influencer and get him any freebies? TBC Cultural differences ep - inspired by Linny's Mediterranean heritage and her & Ellia's Italian trip, we'd love to hear about the cultural differences you've noticed between the UK and basically ANYWHERE else! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The live show bit of this ep contains a little Christmas Magic spoiler, and some very adult humour, so avoid listening to that bit with kids. MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! We hope you're having a suitably lovely day. Nat's doing some solo chat, listening to some messages, and then we've got a lovely big chunk of the Clapham Live show for you all! Enjoy! xx Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/view We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod Get the merch!: https://www.lifewithnat.shop/ Nat's insta: @natcass1 Neice's insta: @natsnieces Tony's insta: @tonycass68 Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwn THE BIG CHRISTMAS LIVE SHOW 7th December - claphamgrand.com/event/live-with-nat-at-christmas/ Book Club: November's book - All Together for Christmas by Sarah Morgan & December's book (optional extra for the speedy readers) - A Heart for Christmas: Advent Romance by Sophie Jomain Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - are we all skipping the end of summer, all of autumn and going straight to Christmas - Nat's door is! Group chat ettiquette & pranks. Nice Lorraines… get in touch! Advent calendars & gift recommendations v. welcome! Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming, also open to some saucy two paragraph stories for Tony to read out at the Southend show - think cheeky postcards (both in tone and length)! Can we make Tony an influencer and get him any freebies? TBC Cultural differences ep - inspired by Linny's Mediterranean heritage and her & Ellia's Italian trip, we'd love to hear about the cultural differences you've noticed between the UK and basically ANYWHERE else! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We are talking about our FINAL Book Club pick for 2025: Good Spirits by BK Borison! We're so glad to know that many of you joined us for this month's read and share all of our thoughts in today's episode! Also, we talk all about our Christmas celebration weekend and the gifts that we bought for each other this year. We hope that you and your family have a very Merry Christmas!! Come hang out on Instagram! Currently Reading: The Intruder by Frieda McFadden Drive Me Crazy by Lizzie Dent Merrily Ever After by Catherine Walsh A Merry Little Lie by Sarah Morgan
This ep contains a little Christmas Magic spoiler, avoid listening with kids. There's Christmas planning to be done, but will we get showered? Will we even get out of our pyjamas? Who's having breakfast? Also... some "xmas" debate, is Kylie wrong? Enjoy! xx Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/view We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod Get the merch!: https://www.lifewithnat.shop/ Nat's insta: @natcass1 Neice's insta: @natsnieces Tony's insta: @tonycass68 Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwn THE BIG CHRISTMAS LIVE SHOW 7th December - claphamgrand.com/event/live-with-nat-at-christmas/ Book Club: November's book - All Together for Christmas by Sarah Morgan & December's book (optional extra for the speedy readers) - A Heart for Christmas: Advent Romance by Sophie Jomain Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - are we all skipping the end of summer, all of autumn and going straight to Christmas - Nat's door is! Group chat ettiquette & pranks. Nice Lorraines… get in touch! Advent calendars & gift recommendations v. welcome! Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming, also open to some saucy two paragraph stories for Tony to read out at the Southend show - think cheeky postcards (both in tone and length)! Can we make Tony an influencer and get him any freebies? TBC Cultural differences ep - inspired by Linny's Mediterranean heritage and her & Ellia's Italian trip, we'd love to hear about the cultural differences you've noticed between the UK and basically ANYWHERE else! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nat and Linny are back, wrapping up the year, ready for Christmas. Featuring the pros and cons of the whole shopping experience. Enjoy!! xx Jersey Skin - https://jerseyskin.com/ Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/view We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod Nat's insta: @natcass1 Neice's insta: @natsnieces Tony's insta: @tonycass68 Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwn THE BIG CHRISTMAS LIVE SHOW 7th December - claphamgrand.com/event/live-with-nat-at-christmas/ The tiny warm-up shows 4th Nov - Dixon Studio, Palace Theatre, Southend - www.trafalgartickets.com/palace-theatre-southend/en-GB/event/other/live-with-nat-work-in-progress-tickets 6th Nov - Hat Factory, Luton - http://www.culturetrust.com/whats-on/live-nat-work-progress 16th Nov - Hawth Studio, The Hawth Theatre, Crawley - https://www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/the-hawth/whats-on/live-with-nat-work-in-progress Book Club: November's book - All Together for Christmas by Sarah Morgan & December's book (optional extra for the speedy readers) - A Heart for Christmas: Advent Romance by Sophie Jomain Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - are we all skipping the end of summer, all of autumn and going straight to Christmas - Nat's door is! Group chat ettiquette & pranks. Nice Lorraines… get in touch! Advent calendars & gift recommendations v. welcome! Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming, also open to some saucy two paragraph stories for Tony to read out at the Southend show - think cheeky postcards (both in tone and length)! Can we make Tony an influencer and get him any freebies? TBC Cultural differences ep - inspired by Linny's Mediterranean heritage and her & Ellia's Italian trip, we'd love to hear about the cultural differences you've noticed between the UK and basically ANYWHERE else! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Well this one's incredibly fun - brothers Elliott & Jake have popped over to Nat's for a natter and what a joy it was. From Cornwall opening the Leicester Square Greggs (and being on Drag Race UK) AND from Cornwall to feeding the stars at the Oscars, these two are a hoot! Elliott's insta - https://www.instagram.com/elliottgrover Pasty's insta - https://www.instagram.com/pasty_kween Catch Pasty at the Karaoke Hole - https://dalstonsuperstore.com/the-karaoke-hole/ And follow in their touristy footsteps with a trip to the Hollywood Museum - https://thehollywoodmuseum.com/ Enjoy! xx Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/view We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod Get the merch!: https://www.lifewithnat.shop/ Nat's insta: @natcass1 Neice's insta: @natsnieces Tony's insta: @tonycass68 Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwn THE BIG CHRISTMAS LIVE SHOW 7th December - claphamgrand.com/event/live-with-nat-at-christmas/ Book Club: November's book - All Together for Christmas by Sarah Morgan & December's book (optional extra for the speedy readers) - A Heart for Christmas: Advent Romance by Sophie Jomain Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - are we all skipping the end of summer, all of autumn and going straight to Christmas - Nat's door is! Group chat ettiquette & pranks. Nice Lorraines… get in touch! Advent calendars & gift recommendations v. welcome! Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming, also open to some saucy two paragraph stories for Tony to read out at the Southend show - think cheeky postcards (both in tone and length)! Can we make Tony an influencer and get him any freebies? TBC Cultural differences ep - inspired by Linny's Mediterranean heritage and her & Ellia's Italian trip, we'd love to hear about the cultural differences you've noticed between the UK and basically ANYWHERE else! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 179 Thursday December 4, 2025 On the Needles 3:44 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Hens & Chicks– DONE!! And started joining! Aal Ower Torie by Shetland Guild of Spinners, Knitters, Weavers and Dyers, Jamieson's of Shetland Shetland Spindrift in Vintage kit (8 colors: moorit, eesit, saphire, daffodil, madder, natural white, moss, nutmeg)-- DONE!! Shire Hat by Hook Mountain Handmade, Cascade 128 (bulky) in White (restart cuz lace, the rip cuz added extra knit rows)-- DONE!! Tentacula Cowl by Jenny Noto, Jems Luxe Fibers Monstrous Minis in Scylla Gnandad's Grand Adventure by Sarah Schira, Little Squirrel Yarn Oak Sock in Gnandad's Adventure (skis!) On the Easel 17:04 300 Hand-painted amaryllis blooms Gouachevember Planning for 2026 Staffordshire notes–calendars still available On the Table 24:47 NYT Mortadella cookies Thanksgiving recap Wild rice pilaf Smitten Kitchen Butterscotch Apple Crisp from Keepers Green Beans with Carmelized Shallots and Dill Three Color Chopped Cabbage Salad from DALS Weekday Vegetarian: Get Simple Lunch pizzas with components from Good Things. Good Things Review On the Nightstand 54:51 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we've talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! The Last Voice You Hear by Mick Herron Why We Die by Mick herron (audio) Brimstone by Callie Hart The Entanglement of Rival Wizards by Sara Raasch Aftertaste by Daria Lavelle A Merry Little Lie by Sarah Morgan (audio) Everyone this Christmas Has a Secret by Benjamin Stevenson (audio) The Anatomist's Wife by Anna Lee Huber The Women of Wild Hill by Kirsten Miller (I added to Eco-lit too)
This ep contains a little Christmas Magic spoiler. They also debrief the big Christmas show at the Clapham Grand, get deep into the tissue of the massages, and where are you doing it? Wrapping pressies that is… Enjoy! xx Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/view We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod Get the merch!: https://www.lifewithnat.shop/ Nat's insta: @natcass1 Neice's insta: @natsnieces Tony's insta: @tonycass68 Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwn THE BIG CHRISTMAS LIVE SHOW 7th December - claphamgrand.com/event/live-with-nat-at-christmas/ Book Club: November's book - All Together for Christmas by Sarah Morgan & December's book (optional extra for the speedy readers) - A Heart for Christmas: Advent Romance by Sophie Jomain Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - are we all skipping the end of summer, all of autumn and going straight to Christmas - Nat's door is! Group chat ettiquette & pranks. Nice Lorraines… get in touch! Advent calendars & gift recommendations v. welcome! Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming, also open to some saucy two paragraph stories for Tony to read out at the Southend show - think cheeky postcards (both in tone and length)! Can we make Tony an influencer and get him any freebies? TBC Cultural differences ep - inspired by Linny's Mediterranean heritage and her & Ellia's Italian trip, we'd love to hear about the cultural differences you've noticed between the UK and basically ANYWHERE else! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tony's back in the studio with Nat and it's all go! Some tales of building work woes (avoid listening whilst eating) and Tony is also giving some influencing a whirl. Enjoy! xx Big shoutout to The Book Nook and their subscription service https://www.booknookshop.co.uk/ Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/view We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod Nat's insta: @natcass1 Neice's insta: @natsnieces Tony's insta: @tonycass68 Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwn THE BIG CHRISTMAS LIVE SHOW 7th December - claphamgrand.com/event/live-with-nat-at-christmas/ Book Club: November's book - All Together for Christmas by Sarah Morgan & December's book (optional extra for the speedy readers) - A Heart for Christmas: Advent Romance by Sophie Jomain Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - Group chat ettiquette & pranks. Nice Lorraines… get in touch! Advent calendars & gift recommendations v. welcome! Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming. Can we make Tony an influencer and get him any freebies? TBC Cultural differences ep - inspired by Linny's Mediterranean heritage and her & Ellia's Italian trip, we'd love to hear about the cultural differences you've noticed between the UK and basically ANYWHERE else! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Some Christmas magic chat, so this ep is for the grown-ups. Also, some cheeky cheeky chat, but is it accidental? If you want the answer to that, I'd give it to you... or you could listen to the ep! AND Nat & Marc get out to the pub through the rain. Enjoy! xx Big shoutout to The Book Nook and their subscription service https://www.booknookshop.co.uk/ Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/view We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod Nat's insta: @natcass1 Neice's insta: @natsnieces Tony's insta: @tonycass68 Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwn THE BIG CHRISTMAS LIVE SHOW 7th December - claphamgrand.com/event/live-with-nat-at-christmas/ Book Club: November's book - All Together for Christmas by Sarah Morgan & December's book (optional extra for the speedy readers) - A Heart for Christmas: Advent Romance by Sophie Jomain Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - are we all skipping the end of summer, all of autumn and going straight to Christmas - Nat's door is! Group chat ettiquette & pranks. Nice Lorraines… get in touch! Advent calendars & gift recommendations v. welcome! Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming, also open to some saucy two paragraph stories for Tony to read out at the Southend show - think cheeky postcards (both in tone and length)! Can we make Tony an influencer and get him any freebies? TBC Cultural differences ep - inspired by Linny's Mediterranean heritage and her & Ellia's Italian trip, we'd love to hear about the cultural differences you've noticed between the UK and basically ANYWHERE else! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nat is joined again in the pod room by Roro & Els. Will bribing them with sweet treats get their all important approval on Nat's Christmas decorating efforts? Enjoy!!! xx Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/view We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod Get the merch!: https://www.lifewithnat.shop/ Nat's insta: @natcass1 Neice's insta: @natsnieces Tony's insta: @tonycass68 Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwn THE BIG CHRISTMAS LIVE SHOW 7th December - claphamgrand.com/event/live-with-nat-at-christmas/ Book Club: November's book - All Together for Christmas by Sarah Morgan & December's book (optional extra for the speedy readers) - A Heart for Christmas: Advent Romance by Sophie Jomain Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - are we all skipping the end of summer, all of autumn and going straight to Christmas - Nat's door is! Group chat ettiquette & pranks. Nice Lorraines… get in touch! Advent calendars & gift recommendations v. welcome! Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming, also open to some saucy two paragraph stories for Tony to read out at the Southend show - think cheeky postcards (both in tone and length)! Can we make Tony an influencer and get him any freebies? TBC Cultural differences ep - inspired by Linny's Mediterranean heritage and her & Ellia's Italian trip, we'd love to hear about the cultural differences you've noticed between the UK and basically ANYWHERE else! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Nat's algorithm unique in being Christmas heavy? Is Marc really the Grinch? Will Nat's frames get put up or will Marc be too busy with the pole? So many questions to figure out in this episode! Enjoy! xx Big shoutout to The Book Nook and their subscription service https://www.booknookshop.co.uk/ Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/view We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod Nat's insta: @natcass1 Neice's insta: @natsnieces Tony's insta: @tonycass68 Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwn THE BIG CHRISTMAS LIVE SHOW 7th December - claphamgrand.com/event/live-with-nat-at-christmas/ The tiny warm-up shows 4th Nov - Dixon Studio, Palace Theatre, Southend - www.trafalgartickets.com/palace-theatre-southend/en-GB/event/other/live-with-nat-work-in-progress-tickets 6th Nov - Hat Factory, Luton - http://www.culturetrust.com/whats-on/live-nat-work-progress 16th Nov - Hawth Studio, The Hawth Theatre, Crawley - https://www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/the-hawth/whats-on/live-with-nat-work-in-progress Book Club: November's book - All Together for Christmas by Sarah Morgan & December's book (optional extra for the speedy readers) - A Heart for Christmas: Advent Romance by Sophie Jomain Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - are we all skipping the end of summer, all of autumn and going straight to Christmas - Nat's door is! Group chat ettiquette & pranks. Nice Lorraines… get in touch! Advent calendars & gift recommendations v. welcome! Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming, also open to some saucy two paragraph stories for Tony to read out at the Southend show - think cheeky postcards (both in tone and length)! Can we make Tony an influencer and get him any freebies? TBC Cultural differences ep - inspired by Linny's Mediterranean heritage and her & Ellia's Italian trip, we'd love to hear about the cultural differences you've noticed between the UK and basically ANYWHERE else! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The nieces are reunited, and it feels SO funny! Food pickiness, cooking influences, and this years christmas adverts get a full roast. This is your third warning that this ep spirals into uncontrolled laughter, so please listen when getting the giggles along is safe! Enjoy!!! xx Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/view We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod Get the merch!: https://www.lifewithnat.shop/ Nat's insta: @natcass1 Neice's insta: @natsnieces Tony's insta: @tonycass68 Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwn THE BIG CHRISTMAS LIVE SHOW 7th December - claphamgrand.com/event/live-with-nat-at-christmas/ Book Club: November's book - All Together for Christmas by Sarah Morgan & December's book (optional extra for the speedy readers) - A Heart for Christmas: Advent Romance by Sophie Jomain Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - are we all skipping the end of summer, all of autumn and going straight to Christmas - Nat's door is! Group chat ettiquette & pranks. Nice Lorraines… get in touch! Advent calendars & gift recommendations v. welcome! Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming, also open to some saucy two paragraph stories for Tony to read out at the Southend show - think cheeky postcards (both in tone and length)! Can we make Tony an influencer and get him any freebies? TBC Cultural differences ep - inspired by Linny's Mediterranean heritage and her & Ellia's Italian trip, we'd love to hear about the cultural differences you've noticed between the UK and basically ANYWHERE else! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nat and Linny are taking a moment to have another conversation about loss, especially in the run-up to Christmas and how extra hard that can make everything. Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/view We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod Get the merch!: https://www.lifewithnat.shop/ Nat's insta: @natcass1 Neice's insta: @natsnieces Tony's insta: @tonycass68 Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwn THE BIG CHRISTMAS LIVE SHOW 7th December - claphamgrand.com/event/live-with-nat-at-christmas/ Book Club: November's book - All Together for Christmas by Sarah Morgan & December's book (optional extra for the speedy readers) - A Heart for Christmas: Advent Romance by Sophie Jomain Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - are we all skipping the end of summer, all of autumn and going straight to Christmas - Nat's door is! Group chat ettiquette & pranks. Nice Lorraines… get in touch! Advent calendars & gift recommendations v. welcome! Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming, also open to some saucy two paragraph stories for Tony to read out at the Southend show - think cheeky postcards (both in tone and length)! Can we make Tony an influencer and get him any freebies? TBC Cultural differences ep - inspired by Linny's Mediterranean heritage and her & Ellia's Italian trip, we'd love to hear about the cultural differences you've noticed between the UK and basically ANYWHERE else! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Droom weg bij Een kleine kerstleugen, een hartverwarmende kerstroman van bestsellerauteur Sarah Morgan. Uitgegeven door HarperCollins Spreker: Ottolien Boeschoten
Nat's back for a solo pod filled with listener calls and Joanie's injury update. Big questions will be answered, like… is Bone Broth suitable for a vegetarian? Enjoy!! xx Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/view We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod Get the merch!: https://www.lifewithnat.shop/ Nat's insta: @natcass1 Neice's insta: @natsnieces Tony's insta: @tonycass68 Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwn THE BIG CHRISTMAS LIVE SHOW 7th December - claphamgrand.com/event/live-with-nat-at-christmas/ Book Club: November's book - All Together for Christmas by Sarah Morgan & December's book (optional extra for the speedy readers) - A Heart for Christmas: Advent Romance by Sophie Jomain Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - are we all skipping the end of summer, all of autumn and going straight to Christmas - Nat's door is! Group chat ettiquette & pranks. Nice Lorraines… get in touch! Advent calendars & gift recommendations v. welcome! Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming, also open to some saucy two paragraph stories for Tony to read out at the Southend show - think cheeky postcards (both in tone and length)! Can we make Tony an influencer and get him any freebies? TBC Cultural differences ep - inspired by Linny's Mediterranean heritage and her & Ellia's Italian trip, we'd love to hear about the cultural differences you've noticed between the UK and basically ANYWHERE else! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nat's popped over to Ellia's for a pretty chilled catch up and look forward to Christmas. Some of the Christmas magic is discussed, so not one to listen to with kids. Enjoy!! xx Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/view We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod Get the merch!: https://www.lifewithnat.shop/ Nat's insta: @natcass1 Neice's insta: @natsnieces Tony's insta: @tonycass68 Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwn THE BIG CHRISTMAS LIVE SHOW 7th December - claphamgrand.com/event/live-with-nat-at-christmas/ The tiny warm-up shows 4th Nov - Dixon Studio, Palace Theatre, Southend - www.trafalgartickets.com/palace-theatre-southend/en-GB/event/other/live-with-nat-work-in-progress-tickets 6th Nov - Hat Factory, Luton - http://www.culturetrust.com/whats-on/live-nat-work-progress 16th Nov - Hawth Studio, The Hawth Theatre, Crawley - https://www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/the-hawth/whats-on/live-with-nat-work-in-progress Book Club: November's book - All Together for Christmas by Sarah Morgan & December's book (optional extra for the speedy readers) - A Heart for Christmas: Advent Romance by Sophie Jomain Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - are we all skipping the end of summer, all of autumn and going straight to Christmas - Nat's door is! Group chat ettiquette & pranks. Nice Lorraines… get in touch! Advent calendars & gift recommendations v. welcome! Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming, also open to some saucy two paragraph stories for Tony to read out at the Southend show - think cheeky postcards (both in tone and length)! Can we make Tony an influencer and get him any freebies? TBC Cultural differences ep - inspired by Linny's Mediterranean heritage and her & Ellia's Italian trip, we'd love to hear about the cultural differences you've noticed between the UK and basically ANYWHERE else! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
They've survived another live show! Nat's third and Marc's first, live in Luton, the night before this ep was recorded. How much of the end of the night does Marc remember? Or is he too busy thinking about The Traitors train and how many train places we can book for future tour shows? Enjoy! xx Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/view We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod Nat's insta: @natcass1 Neice's insta: @natsnieces Tony's insta: @tonycass68 Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwn THE BIG CHRISTMAS LIVE SHOW 7th December - claphamgrand.com/event/live-with-nat-at-christmas/ The tiny warm-up shows 4th Nov - Dixon Studio, Palace Theatre, Southend - www.trafalgartickets.com/palace-theatre-southend/en-GB/event/other/live-with-nat-work-in-progress-tickets 6th Nov - Hat Factory, Luton - http://www.culturetrust.com/whats-on/live-nat-work-progress 16th Nov - Hawth Studio, The Hawth Theatre, Crawley - https://www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/the-hawth/whats-on/live-with-nat-work-in-progress Book Club: November's book - All Together for Christmas by Sarah Morgan & December's book (optional extra for the speedy readers) - A Heart for Christmas: Advent Romance by Sophie Jomain Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - are we all skipping the end of summer, all of autumn and going straight to Christmas - Nat's door is! Group chat ettiquette & pranks. Nice Lorraines… get in touch! Advent calendars & gift recommendations v. welcome! Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming, also open to some saucy two paragraph stories for Tony to read out at the Southend show - think cheeky postcards (both in tone and length)! Can we make Tony an influencer and get him any freebies? TBC Cultural differences ep - inspired by Linny's Mediterranean heritage and her & Ellia's Italian trip, we'd love to hear about the cultural differences you've noticed between the UK and basically ANYWHERE else! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Linny is back! Nat & Lin chat through their recent holidays and trips, getting ready for Christmas and making huge big moves. Enjoy!! xx Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/view We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod Nat's insta: @natcass1 Neice's insta: @natsnieces Tony's insta: @tonycass68 Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwn THE BIG CHRISTMAS LIVE SHOW 7th December - claphamgrand.com/event/live-with-nat-at-christmas/ The tiny warm-up shows 4th Nov - Dixon Studio, Palace Theatre, Southend - www.trafalgartickets.com/palace-theatre-southend/en-GB/event/other/live-with-nat-work-in-progress-tickets 6th Nov - Hat Factory, Luton - http://www.culturetrust.com/whats-on/live-nat-work-progress 16th Nov - Hawth Studio, The Hawth Theatre, Crawley - https://www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/the-hawth/whats-on/live-with-nat-work-in-progress Book Club: November's book - All Together for Christmas by Sarah Morgan & December's book (optional extra for the speedy readers) - A Heart for Christmas: Advent Romance by Sophie Jomain Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - are we all skipping the end of summer, all of autumn and going straight to Christmas - Nat's door is! Group chat ettiquette & pranks. Nice Lorraines… get in touch! Advent calendars & gift recommendations v. welcome! Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming, also open to some saucy two paragraph stories for Tony to read out at the Southend show - think cheeky postcards (both in tone and length)! Can we make Tony an influencer and get him any freebies? TBC Cultural differences ep - inspired by Linny's Mediterranean heritage and her & Ellia's Italian trip, we'd love to hear about the cultural differences you've noticed between the UK and basically ANYWHERE else! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pretty much a flashback to ep 3 really, just Nat & Roro shooting the shit, getting some rants out there, debriefing the live show and celebrating the merch launch (https://www.lifewithnat.shop/). Enjoy!! xx Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/view We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod Nat's insta: @natcass1 Neice's insta: @natsnieces Tony's insta: @tonycass68 Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwn THE BIG CHRISTMAS LIVE SHOW 7th December - claphamgrand.com/event/live-with-nat-at-christmas/ The tiny warm-up shows 4th Nov - Dixon Studio, Palace Theatre, Southend - www.trafalgartickets.com/palace-theatre-southend/en-GB/event/other/live-with-nat-work-in-progress-tickets 6th Nov - Hat Factory, Luton - http://www.culturetrust.com/whats-on/live-nat-work-progress 16th Nov - Hawth Studio, The Hawth Theatre, Crawley - https://www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/the-hawth/whats-on/live-with-nat-work-in-progress Book Club: November's book - All Together for Christmas by Sarah Morgan & December's book (optional extra for the speedy readers) - A Heart for Christmas: Advent Romance by Sophie Jomain Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - are we all skipping the end of summer, all of autumn and going straight to Christmas - Nat's door is! Group chat ettiquette & pranks. Nice Lorraines… get in touch! Advent calendars & gift recommendations v. welcome! Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming, also open to some saucy two paragraph stories for Tony to read out at the Southend show - think cheeky postcards (both in tone and length)! Can we make Tony an influencer and get him any freebies? TBC Cultural differences ep - inspired by Linny's Mediterranean heritage and her & Ellia's Italian trip, we'd love to hear about the cultural differences you've noticed between the UK and basically ANYWHERE else! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Well this is special! A lovely chilled ep of Nat solo getting through some of your thoughts on her book (and the process and behind-the-scenes of it all, too). Enjoy!! xx November's book - All Together for Christmas by Sarah Morgan December's book (optional extra for the speedy readers) - A Heart for Christmas: Advent Romance by Sophie Jomain Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/view We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod Nat's insta: @natcass1 Neice's insta: @natsnieces Tony's insta: @tonycass68 Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwn THE BIG CHRISTMAS LIVE SHOW 7th December - claphamgrand.com/event/live-with-nat-at-christmas/ The tiny warm-up shows 4th Nov - Dixon Studio, Palace Theatre, Southend - www.trafalgartickets.com/palace-theatre-southend/en-GB/event/other/live-with-nat-work-in-progress-tickets 6th Nov - Hat Factory, Luton - http://www.culturetrust.com/whats-on/live-nat-work-progress 16th Nov - Hawth Studio, The Hawth Theatre, Crawley - https://www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/the-hawth/whats-on/live-with-nat-work-in-progress Book Club: November's book - All Together for Christmas by Sarah Morgan & December's book (optional extra for the speedy readers) - A Heart for Christmas: Advent Romance by Sophie Jomain Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - are we all skipping the end of summer, all of autumn and going straight to Christmas - Nat's door is! Group chat ettiquette & pranks. Nice Lorraines… get in touch! Advent calendars & gift recommendations v. welcome! Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming, also open to some saucy two paragraph stories for Tony to read out at the Southend show - think cheeky postcards (both in tone and length)! Can we make Tony an influencer and get him any freebies? TBC Cultural differences ep - inspired by Linny's Mediterranean heritage and her & Ellia's Italian trip, we'd love to hear about the cultural differences you've noticed between the UK and basically ANYWHERE else! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Een warme, grappige en heerlijke kerstroman. Perfect voor fans van The Pumpkin Spice Café, Sarah Morgan en Catherine Walsh. Uitgegeven door Heartbeat Spreker: Emmelie Zipson
Sarah Morgan is CEO of InstaMed Pharmaceuticals and a seasoned innovator in the health and wellness space. Known for her patented work in supplements, medical foods, and functional pharmaceuticals like peptides and bioidentical hormones, Sarah is a founder, author, and thought leader who transforms science into solutions that drive wellness and quality of life. Formerly known as “The Gene Queen” in practice, she's turned patient insights into powerful consumer products including a children's book on the microbiome, Buddies in My Belly, and holds patents on nutritional adjuvants for vaccines and formulas to address medication induced nutrient side effects. Sarah's work blends cutting-edge science with a deep passion for improving lives. Instagram / @sarahmorgan.co InstaMed / Getinstamed.com
Geniet van de ultieme summer read, De beste zomer ooit, een hartverwarmend verhaal van bestsellerauteur Sarah Morgan. Uitgegeven door HarperCollins Spreker: Ottolien Boeschoten
Did you know that using peptides the wrong way can actually decrease their effectiveness, and that most people are missing the foundational steps that make them work?In this episode of The Well Drop, I sit down with Sarah Morgan, clinical nutritionist and founder of InstaMed, to explore how peptides truly function, when to use them, and why cycling is the key to long-term effectiveness.We dive into differences between oral, injectable, and buccal peptide delivery methods, unpack GHK‑Cu, the most underrated beauty peptide for skin and hair, and discuss how to slot peptides into your midlife health stack without skipping the basics. We also break down why “more” isn't always better, how to recognize peptide burnout, and why lifestyle, hormones, and supplements should support each other, not compete.Sarah Morgan brings over a decade of clinical nutrition practice in Denver, combined with her expertise launching InstaMed's buccal peptide technology. As a health innovation expert and founder, she's translating complex science into accessible, practical wellness tools and helping shift the peptide narrative from hype to real, lasting results.What's Discussed: (00:00) The real role of peptides in health and longevity(04:38) How oral peptide delivery works, and why it's a game-changer(17:09) The right way to cycle peptides for long-term results(25:27) GHK-Cu, CJC-1295, and the peptides transforming skin, sleep, and strength(37:53) What responsible peptide use actually looks like(44:13) Why play is just as essential as any protocolThank You to Our Sponsors:Sign up for The Well Drop NewsletterFind out more about Amber Berger: Website: www.thewelldrop.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/thewelldropFind out more about Sarah Morgan:Website: https://getinstamed.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instamedstrips/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahmorgan.co Website: https://www.sarahmorgan.co/
Zach sits down with friend of the show Sarah Morgan to talk about the current landscape of work and HR at large. Connect with Sarah https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahkayemorgan/ Check out our merch! https://living-corporate-shop.fourthwall.com/ Learn more about Living Corporate's offerings and services. https://work.living-corporate.com/ Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/livingcorporate
TODAY on the show we started off talking about how matcha is the new pumpkin spice. Lex played us a song from his record producer friend and wanted to get everyone's take on it. We got into our Days of the Week and received our Warm Hot Summery Word of the Day. Sarah B gave us our weekly horoscopes. We talked about Sarah's new friend group and how Lex is going to get to meet them at her upcoming party. We got comedian Bruce Baum and Slo Motion to join us for some Sports Picks. We finished things up with a hilarious sandwich fail story from Dee and got AI to recreate that moment for us to all laugh at. MONDAY on the show we announce our Sports Picks winner! Plus Mr. Skin, Talk Nerdy to Me and Celebrity Death Pool! CLIP OF THE DAY: Sarah Can The Rocket Man Perform Under Pressure100:00:00,000 --> 00:00:03,480or fair maiden, Sarah Morgan, we need a word of the day.200:00:03,480 --> 00:00:04,480- All right.300:00:04,480 --> 00:00:05,760- Fair maiden.400:00:05,760 --> 00:00:06,600- Fair maiden.500:00:06,600 --> 00:00:08,440- Yeah, we're being nice to her to birthday month.600:00:08,440 --> 00:00:09,360- Come on.700:00:09,360 --> 00:00:11,880- What happened at the beginning of the month?800:00:11,880 --> 00:00:13,640- Well, he didn't give it damn.900:00:13,640 --> 00:00:14,680Sure he did.1000:00:14,680 --> 00:00:17,240- I celebrate my week, you know, I'm still celebrating.1100:00:17,240 --> 00:00:20,120I have the date tonight and then I have...1200:00:20,120 --> 00:00:20,960- The party tomorrow.1300:00:20,960 --> 00:00:22,400- Party tomorrow, so.1400:00:22,400 --> 00:00:23,760- And what you gonna have, Sunday?1500:00:23,760 --> 00:00:25,120- Recovery time?1600:00:25,120 --> 00:00:25,960- Yeah, for sure.1700:00:25,960 --> 00:00:27,800I've already stayed there, gonna have a slumber party1800:00:27,800 --> 00:00:28,640in my place.1900:00:28,640 --> 00:00:30,120I didn't invite any of you.2000:00:30,120 --> 00:00:31,280- Yeah, you don't do that.2100:00:31,280 --> 00:00:32,120- You don't do that.2200:00:32,120 --> 00:00:33,720- You're trying to play the C-B's.2300:00:33,720 --> 00:00:35,640- Well, they are like, slumber at your place.2400:00:35,640 --> 00:00:38,520I've three people wanting to say and then my mom is actually2500:00:38,520 --> 00:00:40,360being like, I could just go home.2600:00:40,360 --> 00:00:42,680I feel like you might have other plans, Wink Wink.2700:00:42,680 --> 00:00:44,160And I was like, you don't have to do that.2800:00:44,160 --> 00:00:45,400Like you can absolutely stay.2900:00:45,400 --> 00:00:47,240Like you're gonna be in the area.3000:00:47,240 --> 00:00:48,960I can see Rocket Man another time.3100:00:48,960 --> 00:00:52,160- No, I think she should stay and then you Rocket Man3200:00:52,160 --> 00:00:53,320by she there.3300:00:53,320 --> 00:00:54,320- That's weird.3400:00:54,320 --> 00:00:55,160- That's weird.3500:00:55,160 --> 00:00:56,440- She could video.3600:00:56,440 --> 00:00:58,600- Okay, y'all are gross and I'm gonna change3700:00:58,600 --> 00:00:59,440the subject.3800:00:59,440 --> 00:01:03,840- I know everybody is who there are, but I know a lot of women3900:01:03,840 --> 00:01:06,840that take the challenge in doing that.4000:01:06,840 --> 00:01:09,200- I mean, yeah, I've already done that when it has to happen.4100:01:09,200 --> 00:01:11,280Like if you're like, standing the night somewhere4200:01:11,280 --> 00:01:13,200and your mom is in one room and your boyfriend's with you,4300:01:13,200 --> 00:01:14,560of course, but I don't want to.4400:01:14,560 --> 00:01:16,440- Yeah, but not on the first date.4500:01:16,440 --> 00:01:18,680I'm not when you're just getting to know somebody.4600:01:18,680 --> 00:01:21,480That's a very tough position to be in.4700:01:21,480 --> 00:01:22,320- No.4800:01:22,320 --> 00:01:23,360- And we're gonna be easily avoided.4900:01:23,360 --> 00:01:26,280- It fills me how he performs under pressure.5000:01:26,280 --> 00:01:30,280- Press up, coming down on me.5100:01:30,280 --> 00:01:32,600You could do that, that, that, it.5200:01:32,600 --> 00:01:35,440(laughs)5300:01:35,440 --> 00:01:36,600- You're so stupid.5400:01:36,600 --> 00:01:38,040(laughs)5500:01:38,040 --> 00:01:39,200- Oh my God.
In this episode of The Book Fix, Yajaira and Cheli dive into The Perfect Divorce, the unhinged sequel to Jeneva Rose's The Perfect Marriage. Picking up after Sarah Morgan framed her cheating husband for murder, the sequel follows Sarah's newest marriage—to Bob—and it's no surprise that history repeats itself. After Bob cheats, Sarah's icy rage resurfaces, and chaos ensues. Yajaira and Cheli recap every jaw-dropping twist, from missing mistresses to fake deaths, basement kidnappings, and the increasingly absurd performances Sarah puts on to cover her tracks. Support the showOur Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebookfix?utm_source=linktree_admin_sharebecome our Patron ♡ https://www.patreon.com/BookFixbuy us a book ♡ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thebookfixBusiness Inquiries: thebookfixpodcast@gmail.comfollow us on Tiktok! ♡ https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookfix
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In this episode of Leading in Color, host Sarah Morgan continues the BlackBlogsMatter / BlackPodsMatter challenge with a powerful message on resilience and endurance titled “Only 1424 Days To Go.” With 1424 days left until the current occupant is set to leave the White House (barring an early removal), Sarah reminds listeners that, while the road ahead seems long, we have survived before – and we will survive again. She shares a four-part strategy for making it through the next four years with strength and purpose Follow Leading in Color on Instagram, Threads, and LinkedIn, and don't forget to leave a 5-star review. Join the conversation using #BlackBlogsMatter.
In this episode of Leading in Color, host Sarah Morgan continues the BlackBlogsMatter / BlackPodsMatter challenge with an unfiltered discussion on “White Privilege STILL So Fragile.” Sarah breaks down the ongoing weaponization of white privilege fragility, explaining how it continues to show up in workplaces, politics, education, and daily life. She highlights the dangerous intersection of white privilege fragility with oligarchy, supremacy, and fascism, emphasizing that the next four years of this U.S. administration will likely intensify these issues. She also shares a strategic guide for self-protection. Follow Leading in Color on Instagram, Threads, and LinkedIn, and don't forget to leave a 5-star review. Join the conversation using #BlackBlogsMatter.
This episode is a must-listen for those looking to navigate today's complex media landscape with clarity and confidence. In this episode of Leading in Color, host Sarah Morgan continues the BlackBlogsMatter / BlackPodsMatter challenge with a critical discussion on “Trusting News Sources.” With growing censorship, misinformation, and biased reporting, Sarah emphasizes the importance of evaluating news sources with discernment. She shares four key questions to help listeners determine whether a source is credible Sarah also discusses how overexposure to negative news can impact mental health, stressing the need for intentional media consumption. She encourages listeners to seek reliable, fact-based journalism while protecting their well-being from media-induced stress and fear. Follow Leading in Color on Instagram, Threads, and LinkedIn, and don't forget to leave a 5-star review. Join the conversation using #BlackBlogsMatter. Visit BuzzARooneyLLC for Sarah's list of news sources to follow as mentioned in the episode.
In this episode of Leading in Color, host Sarah Morgan continues the BlackBlogsMatter / BlackPodsMatter challenge with a timely discussion on “Online Activism vs Moving in Silence.” Sarah explores the importance of strategy in activism, recognizing that while speaking out can be powerful, some moments call for discretion. She shares five key questions to help listeners determine when to be vocal online and when to act behind the scenes. Sarah also reminds listeners that activism has real consequences, from job risks to personal safety, and that moving in silence is sometimes the best way to build power, knowledge, and community before taking action. This episode challenges listeners to reflect on their role in the movement and make intentional choices about how and when to engage. Follow Leading in Color on Instagram, Threads, and LinkedIn, and don't forget to leave a 5-star review. Join the conversation using #BlackBlogsMatter.
In this episode of Leading in Color, host Sarah Morgan continues the BlackBlogsMatter / BlackPodsMatter challenge with one of the most difficult topics of the series: “The War on DEI.” As a long-time advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Sarah reflects on the dismantling of DEI efforts in workplaces, politics, and society. She discusses the harmful narratives framing DEI as a divisive or undeserved initiative, the economic and career consequences for Black and marginalized professionals, and the systemic rollback of rights that were once considered protected. Despite the challenges, Sarah reminds listeners that this fight is far from over. The push against DEI is a reaction to progress, not the end of it. She calls for resilience, strategy, and collective action to hold the line against discrimination, continue advocating for workplace equity, and expose those attempting to erase hard-fought gains. This episode is a rallying cry for accountability, activism, and resistance in the face of oppression. Follow Leading in Color on Instagram, Threads, and LinkedIn, and don't forget to leave a 5-star review. Join the conversation using #BlackBlogsMatter.
In this episode of Leading in Color, host Sarah Morgan continues the BlackBlogsMatter / BlackPodsMatter challenge with a heartfelt discussion on “Keep Black Love Alive.” As a self-proclaimed romantic, Sarah celebrates the beauty and power of love in all its forms—romantic, platonic, and professional—while emphasizing the revolutionary nature of Black love. She highlights the importance of brotherhood and sisterhood among Black people, stressing that solidarity and support. Sarah shares 5 practical ways Black professionals can show up for each other as a call to action to put aside petty differences, uplift one another. Because Black love, support, and unity are the foundation for survival and success. Follow Leading in Color on Instagram, Threads, and LinkedIn, and don't forget to leave a 5-star review. Join the conversation using #BlackBlogsMatter.
In this episode of Leading in Color, host Sarah Morgan keeps it short and powerful with a message about “That Which Needs Protecting.” She reminds listeners that in this season, the most important things to safeguard are peace, plans, paper (finances), and people. With everything happening in the world, Sarah emphasizes that prioritizing mental well-being, securing financial stability, protecting personal goals, and uplifting community is more important than ever. Sometimes, the simplest advice is the most impactful—if you know, you know. Follow Leading in Color on Instagram, Threads, and LinkedIn, and don't forget to leave a 5-star review. Join the conversation using #BlackBlogsMatter.
In this episode of Leading in Color, host Sarah Morgan continues the BlackBlogsMatter / BlackPodsMatter challenge with a powerful discussion on “The 92% vs Everybody.” The title refers to the 92% of Black women who voted for Kamala Harris, demonstrating once again their unwavering commitment to democracy and progress. Sarah explores the relentless scrutiny and challenges Black women face in every aspect of life—whether in politics, the workplace, or everyday interactions. She breaks down the shifting goalposts that Black women must navigate to prove their qualifications and excellence, only to be met with hostility and dismissal. She also examines the way society continues to expect Black women to lead, fix, and save—despite rarely receiving the same support in return. This episode is a celebration of Black women's resilience, intelligence, and impact, and a call to action for them to prioritize their own well-being. Sarah reminds listeners that Black women owe nothing to anyone but themselves. Follow Leading in Color on Instagram, Threads, and LinkedIn, and don't forget to leave a 5-star review. Join the conversation using #BlackBlogsMatter.
In this episode of Leading in Color, host Sarah Morgan continues the BlackBlogsMatter / BlackPodsMatter challenge with an eye-opening discussion on “Recognizing OpporCOONities.” Building on a concept she first explored in 2018, Sarah revisits the idea of how individuals can be lured into compromising situations under the guise of opportunity. She breaks down the history of the term “coon” and how it has evolved into an insult used within Black communities. The episode explores the dangerous allure of “opporcoonities”—opportunities that, on the surface, appear beneficial but ultimately serve to uphold harmful power structures. Sarah offers 5 key questions to help listeners assess whether an opportunity is genuine or just an opporcoonity disguised as progress. By recognizing when they are being used for performative diversity or empty gestures, listeners can make better decisions about where to invest their time and energy. Follow Leading in Color on Instagram, Threads, and LinkedIn, and don't forget to leave a 5-star review. Join the conversation using #BlackBlogsMatter.