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Archived in 2019, Simple hosted conversations about living well and ignoring the rest.

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Archived in 2019, Simple hosted conversations about living well and ignoring the rest.

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@tsh

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English


Episodes

Bonus: You, at 5 and 85

2/18/2020
Surprise! These people are the only ones that matter — and keeping this in mind will probably help you keep the right things, the right things. Plus, Tsh's friend Crystal hops on to share what idea is currently on her Good List. For show notes and a transcript of this episode, as well as to subscribe to the show, head to thegoodlistshow.com.

Duration:00:26:16

The Good List: Trailer!

1/1/2020
Tsh's new show launches in January 2020. Listen to the trailer and know right away when the first episode drops.

Duration:00:03:35

Thank You | 225

12/20/2019
Ending this chapter is bittersweet, because we have all LOVED what we’ve created here at Simple, and yet there’s so much goodness to come. This show has existed in some iteration since 2011 — a LONG time in podcast years. It’s changed a lot, as has the podcast landscape, but Tsh has loved every minute of creating it. So… thank you. Truly. In this final episode, Tsh chats with her dear friend Katherine Willis Pershey about change, when to know it’s time to say goodbye to a good thing, and what to do to still enjoy that thing you know you’re gonna miss. Links From This Episode: The Good ListTwitterwebsiteTwitterInstagramEp. 196: Changing your Mind + Investing in HelpEp. 40: Knowing When to QuitEven Nobodies Have Fans NowEp. 212: Art Well + Work WellEp. 209: Tech + Family + CreativityEp. 178: Loving our 40sEp. 173: My Good List with Jacqui SkempThe Liturgical Calendar SeriesEp. 139: Food Swap LoveMaking the Most of 2 Weeks Off SeriesEp. 100: Love Where You LiveEp. 58: The World's Most/Best CitiesEp. 25: Raising Kids on Harry PotterEp. 26: Everyday Spiritual PracticesEp. 16: Hot Mess with HummusEp. 11: It's Okay to Like Your ForkYouTube ChannelCoursewebsiteProject 333The Slow Home Podcast w/ Brooke McAlaryhere’s a recent episode when I was on her showHurry Slowly with Jocelyn GleiJohn ComerEp. 224: Our Holiday Good ListsTsh's books2019 Gift GuideShadow + LightBooks & Crannies5 Quick Thingshead heretranscript for this episode

Duration:01:25:31

Our Holiday Good Lists | 224

12/13/2019
Why not do what we’ve long loved here on this show? Tsh and Christine each share their current Good Lists, holiday-edition: a thing, a habit, a work of art, and an idea that’s both making their lives (and holidays) better right now. Related Posts: Make Both To-Do and To-Don't Holiday ListsA Glimpse Into a Slow & Sacred Christmas Day Links From This Episode: InstagramblogTwitterInstagramPadraig Cottage slippers"Chili's Menu, by Cormac McCarthy", by Justin TappUnearthing WonderAdorning the DarkThe Gap video of Ira Glass’ interviewAndrew Peterson on That Sounds Fun podcastThe Ruthless Elimination of HurryBridgetown Church podcast “The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry”3 Mile an Hour GodAstounding Multi-Flavor Joe-Joe’s Trader Joe's Stocking Stuffers You Should Secretly Buy For YourselfFraser Fir candleRick Steves' Christmas in EuropeThe Great British Baking Show Holidays2019 Gift GuideThe Good List PodcastShadow + LightBooks & Crannies5 Quick Thingshead heretranscript for this episode

Duration:01:45:43

My Good List | 223

12/6/2019
If you don’t yet know Shawn Smucker or his work, GET READY, because you should. He is one of my favorite modern writers, both as a human and as a creator of good work — our whole family loves his books. And like we do on this show every now and then, Shawn is sharing with us his Good List: a thing, a habit, a work of art, and a philosophy that’s making his life just a little bit better. Links From This Episode: Shawn's websiteInstagramTwitterInstagramTwitterLight From the Distant StarsOnce We Were StrangersThe Day the Angels FellThe Edge of Over ThereThe Storm on the Sea of GalileeRembrandt is in the WindShawn's SpotifyEp. 219: YA Books for Adults + Adult Books for YAThe Stories Between Us PodcastThe AoS 2019 Gift GuideBonus: An Announcement!The Good List PodcastShadow + LightBooks & Crannies5 Quick Thingshead heretranscript for this episode

Duration:01:39:30

Bonus: An Announcement!

11/29/2019
Tsh has a rather big announcement to make. And well, she’d be honored if you took a few minutes to hit play and hear what’s up. For more elaborate details, including a logo-rific walk down memory lane, head to the show notes here. Links From This Episode: TwitterInstagramThe Good List PodcasthereShadow + LightBooks & Crannies5 Quick Thingsclick heretranscript for this episode

Duration:00:15:46

Your Advent + Holiday Mindset | 222

11/22/2019
It’s time once again for the holidays, so in this chat, Andrea shares some practical tips for staying sane during the holidays as an introvert — these ideas are great for both introverts and extraverts. And because Advent is coming soon, Tsh shares how her family celebrates it really, really simply (along with a fun announcement!). Related Posts: On AdventAn Introvert's Guide to Loving the Holiday Season Links From This Episode: InstagramwebsiteTwitterInstagramQuiet"Why You Should Find Time to Be Alone With YourselfThe Bible Project Advent SeriesDigital MinimalismCalmMr. dinkens and His CarolShadow + LightDIY Beeswax CandlesShadow & Light's Advent PlaylistDaily Office Lectionaryinsider community called Books & Crannies5 Quick Thingsclick heretranscript for this episode

Duration:01:36:12

Marriage | 221

11/15/2019
Crystal and Tsh are in different stages of their respective marriages, so in this chat, Crystal talks about things she didn’t know about marriage when she was younger — the things MANY of us don’t realize until we live through it in our marriages. And since Tsh and her husband recently celebrated their 17th anniversary, she shares some of the practicals of what’s working for them right now, specifically in regards to communication and having more fun. Related Posts: We Need More Fun Marriage Advice I’d Give My Younger Self Links From This Episode: InstagramwebsiteTwitterInstagramThe Seven Principles for Making Marriage WorkSaving Your Second Marriage Before it Starts How & Why to Hold a Weekly Marriage MeetingJoin Tsh's inner circle5 Quick Thingshead here transcript for this episode

Duration:01:16:34

Hosting a Farm-to-Table Dinner + Nouns & Verbs |220

11/8/2019
Christine and her family host Kindred Dinners on their farm, where over a hundred people gather for a true farm-to-table feast with live music, locally-made beer, and beyond. She talks about what it’s like to put on an event like this in your own space. Then Tsh shares two seemingly opposite ideas: ignoring the noun and focusing on the verb, and embracing the noun in order to accomplish the verb. It has nothing to do with grammar. Related Posts: Nouns AND Verbs Matter6 Things I've Learned From Hosting Kindred Dinners Links From This Episode: InstagramblogTwitterInstagramKindred Dinners Athena’s Harvest FarmTaylor Family FarmSimpson FarmsNoble Springs DairyBrother’s Health FoodsB’s Salty & Sweet BakeryHarding House Brewing Co.Nashville Craft Beverage Co.OneHope WinesOctober 2019 fall dinner in greenhouseOct 2018 fall dinner photo outsideMay 2019 spring greenhouse dinner photo7 Questions I Ask As A Minimalist Business OwnerNew: Tsh’s community is moving from Patreon to Substack!5 Quick ThingsKindly leave a reviewhead heretranscript for this episode

Duration:00:44:27

YA Books for Adults + Adult Books for YA | 219

11/1/2019
Nicole has a fantastic bookstagram account, and she particularly loves reading the Young Adult genre. So in this chat, she and Tsh talk about why so many adults like them love to read YA, along with lots of recommendations for dipping your toes into the YA waters as an adult reader. Tsh then shares a list of adult book recommendations for teens who love to read — books written for adults, but are appropriate enough, and potentially interesting enough, for teen readers. Related Posts: What I Read in October On Taking My Reading To The Next Level Links From This Episode: websiteInstagramTwitterTwitterInstagramTo All the Boys I've Loved Before Trilogy, by Jenny HanDumplinThe Sun is Also A StarThe Hate You GiveLooking for AlaskaThe Grisha Trilogy Book SeriesRainbow RowellJulie BuxbaumVeronica RothDark MatterRed RisingThe Lunar ChroniclesThe Illuminae FilesThe Hunger Games Trilogy, by Suzanne CollinsScytheCharlotte HolmesOlivia TwistMy Lady JaneTo Kill A MockingbirdAnne Frank: The Diary of A Young GirlA Separate PeaceA Tree Grow in BrooklynA Raisin in the SunThe Great GatsbyNightThe Catcher in the RyeLittle WomenPeace Like a RiverThe Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie SocietyThe OutsidersThe Book ThiefThe Storied Life of A.J. FikryThe HelpHomegoingStation ElevenThe Night CircusThe Sweetness at the Bottom of the PieThe Thursday NextThe House on Mango StreetNon-YA books to read with teens via Twitter12 YA Book SeriesBecome a patron5 Quick ThingsKindly leave a reviewhead heretranscript for this episode

Duration:00:41:07

Gathering IRL | 218

10/25/2019
Katherine created a mom’s group in her small town, where everyone’s welcome, they provide fabulous childcare, and it’s all about building relationships, not a program. In this chat, she shares the nuts and bolts of how to start something similar wherever you live. And Tsh shares what she’s learned from gathering people for events — for things like week-long adventures in London, and in weekend retreats in her small town, like she’s doing for the first time ever the weekend this episode drops. In all this, there’s a thread: IRL relationships > pixels. Related Posts: IRL FriendsCreating Community From Scratch Links From This Episode: TwitterwebsiteTwitterInstagramWork of the PeopleLiterary LondonThe Art of GatheringBecome a patron5 Quick ThingsKindly leave a reviewhead heretranscript for this episode

Duration:00:46:05

My Good List | 217

10/18/2019
Caroline Starr Rose has written six children's books, and her most recent one just came out. Like we do on the show every now and then, she shares with Tsh her Good List: a thing, a habit, a work of art, and a philosophy that’s making her life just a little bit sweeter. They also talk about her new book, which is completely up 4th grade Tsh’s alley — she was a big fan of the historic figure Caroline writes about. Related Posts: My Good List Links From This Episode: websiteTwitterInstagramA Race Around the WorldTwitterInstagramSnapchatAtomic HabitsThe Four TendenciesDaily Goal TrackerIn the WoodsI See YouI Let You GoThe Value of Fairness: The Story of Nellie BlyBecome a patron5 Quick ThingsKindly leave a reviewhead heretranscript for this episode

Duration:00:38:46

Know the News (& Don't Lose Your Mind) | 216

10/11/2019
Sometimes topics are timeless. We're re-sharing an episode from a little over a year ago, when Tsh and her friend Erin Loechner did a four-part deep-dive about knowing the news — this feels pretty relevant right now since so many of us are bombarded with so much constantly-changing news. Since this series focused on the broad idea of how to stay engaged without losing your mind or your soul, this collection of ideas feels oh-so timely right now. To keep listening to the rest of the series after you’re done here, head to the links below. Links From This Episode: Design for MankindOtherGoose.comInstagramTwitterInstagramTwitterEp. 211: Knowing the News (2/3)Ep. 212: Knowing the News (3/3)Why the News Makes Us DumbNPRJournalism Ethics and Standards on WikipediaBecome a patron5 Quick ThingsKindly leave a reviewhead heretranscript for this episode

Duration:00:38:08

Fall Fullness > Frenzy + New-to-You Book Genres | 215

10/4/2019
There's benefits to reading different genres of books, even (especially?) when you don't naturally gravitate to one. In this chat, Tsh talks to Christine about what we can learn from genres like sci-fi, historical non-fiction, mysteries, and more. And since Christine is a farmer, it's the busy season for her right now — she shares with Tsh how she's learning to flip the script on busyness this fall, embracing the season's fullness without succumbing to the pressures of fall frenzy. Related Posts: What I Read in SeptemberHow To Nourish Your Body and Soul This Fall Links From This Episode: InstagramblogTwitterInstagramForbes article on busynessEvernoteTodoistFinish 2020 CalendarFamily Plan Calendar10 tips for hosting overnight guestsMake a gratitude listEp. 188: Analog Living + Reading ClassicsThe Scarlet LetterThe CrucibleJane EyreLouise Penny Inspector Gamache seriesFather Brown mysteriesAgatha Christie11/22/63Station ElevenDark MatterThe Hunger Games trilogyEducatedEverything Happens For a ReasonMan’s Search for MeaningThe Hiding PlaceA People’s History of the United StatesAmerica: The Last Best HopeThe Underground RailroadHomegoingThe NightingaleAtomic HabitsProfit FirstBurnoutCompany of OneBecome a patron5 Quick ThingsKindly leave a reviewhead heretranscript for this episode

Duration:00:52:32

Fixer-Upper DIY + Hometown Nostalgia | 214

9/27/2019
There are places in our lives that end up staying with us long after we leave them. In this chat, Katherine talks with Tsh about nostalgia — why we have it about certain places, how to embrace it instead of shake it off, and how to use it so we're more at home in the present. Tsh then talks with Katherine about why she loves that her family has been renovating their fixer-upper entirely themselves, even with all its challenges. It’s easy to forget the benefits when she's staring at all the work they still need to do, but when she remembers their why, it makes all the difference. Related Posts: 5 Reasons I Love Living in a Small HouseI Love This Place: Kent, Ohio Links From This Episode: TwitterwebsiteTwitterInstagramEp. 64: A Year Off the InternetTo Double Down on Being HumanLife in the "During" Phase of a Fixer-UpperBecome a patron5 Quick ThingsKindly leave a reviewhead heretranscript for this episode You can find new episodes of Simple, completely ad-free, on Stitcher Premium. For a free month of Stitcher Premium, go to stitcherpremium.com/wondery and use promo code ‘WONDERY’.

Duration:00:29:28

Friendships as Self-Care | 213

9/20/2019
A little over a year ago, Tsh and Haley Stewart had a four-part deep-dive conversation on the idea of social self-care for the greater good; the simple idea that being healthy means we’re better citizens, members of our community, neighbors, and family members. In this episode, we’re re-sharing the first part of their conversation, one of the most downloaded episodes of this show. Links From This Episode: 122123124Carrots for MichaelmasInstagramTwitterInstagramTwitterHome FiresMy thoughts on making friends & partial solutionsCan We Be Friends?Fountains of Carrots, episode 79Dunbar numberBecome a patron5 Quick ThingsKindly leave a reviewhead heretranscript for this episode You can find new episodes of Simple, completely ad-free, on Stitcher Premium. For a free month of Stitcher Premium, go to stitcherpremium.com/wondery and use promo code ‘WONDERY’.

Duration:00:37:51

Art Well + Work Well | 212

9/13/2019
Crystal talks about why it’s so important to make time for whatever it is you love — without the added burden of doing it so that you’re a better mom, or wife, or neighbor, or human, or even because the final result is something you can use. Do something just because you love it. Tsh then shares how she uses the ideas of deep work and shallow work, time-blocking her calendar, and tapping into her peak energy levels to get more done in less time — so I can make time for play, as Crystal says. Related Posts: My Top 20 Work ToolsIn Praise of Making Things No One Will Ever See Links From This Episode: InstagramwebsiteTwitterInstagram3 Ways to Calculate Your Peak Energy Time of DayA Beginner's Guide to Parkinson's LawMaker's Schedule, Manager's ScheduleEasily Distracted? Try this: the pomodoro methodDeep WorkWhenBecome a patron5 Quick ThingsKindly leave a reviewhead heretranscript for this episode You can find new episodes of Simple, completely ad-free, only on Stitcher Premium. For a free month of Stitcher Premium, go to stitcherpremium.com/wondery and use promo code ‘WONDERY’.

Duration:00:50:11

Rhythms + Community | 211

9/6/2019
It seems like it’d be easier to connect with neighbors living in her previous urban neighborhood over the farm where Christine now lives and works, but she’s found the opposite is true. In this chat, she shares little ways their family has made their farm open to neighbors and friends, and how we can do the same in our homes, whether we’re in the suburbs, a small town, or a major metropolis. Then Tsh shares three daily rituals that have been a life raft for her the past few weeks — they’re simple but significant — because life has been nuts and unexpected. These three things have helped her feel like she’s getting a passing grade at Adulting 101, even when lives throws curveballs. Related Posts: My Daily BookendsFinding Community In An Unexpected Place Links From This Episode: InstagramblogTwitterInstagramEp. 209: Tech + Family + CreativityBread & WineEp. 78: Summer Hospitality & EntertainingSummer evenings playlistHow I Use My Bullet JournalBullet JournalBecome a patron5 Quick ThingsKindly leave a reviewhead herethe transcript for this episode

Duration:00:49:54

Life Lessons + Learning | 210

8/30/2019
It’s back to school season, but what about those of us who are no longer students? Katherine shares 3 things to help us keep learning more about history, ecology, and contemporary poetry. And Tsh turned 42 this week, so she shares 5 things she's learned about life lately, little shifts in thinking that have made her life better. Related Posts: My Good List: Birthday EditionA Fall Reading List for the Lifelong Learner Links From This Episode: TwitterwebsiteTwitterInstagram1619 Project1619 Project printable1619 Project curriculumBraiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of PlantsGood Bones"Good Bones" poemSorry For Your TroublesBelonging Creates and Undoes UsBecome a patron5 Quick ThingsKindly leave a reviewhead herethe transcript for this episode You can find new episodes of Simple, completely ad-free, on Stitcher Premium. For a free month of Stitcher Premium, go to stitcherpremium.com/wondery and use promo code ‘WONDERY’.

Duration:00:47:13

Tech + Family + Creativity | 209

8/23/2019
Springboarding off her deep-dive this week into the 11 books Tsh read on her month-long sabbatical, in this episode she chats with Andrea about how to keep technology in its proper place at home, and the different steps her family is taking to keep away screen addiction and prioritize healthy relationships. This idea comes from one of her favorite reads, The Tech-Wise Family by Andy Crouch. Andrea talks about something similar — she’s recently realized that her smartphone used to be a portal for her creativity, but now it’s become a block. She chats with Tsh about why she thinks that is, what she plans to do about it, and the article written five years ago that changed her perspective on screens. Related Posts: What I Read in July (On My Sabbatical)The Question That's Saving My Creativity Links From This Episode: InstagramwebsiteTwitterInstagramThe Tech Wise FamilyunGlueGoogle WiFi system5 Benefits to to My Month-Long Screen BreakReboot or Die TryingEp. 94: Attention SpansHere's Why Instagram Is Going To Hide Your LikesThe Perils of 'SharentingBecome a patron5 Quick ThingsKindly leave a reviewhead herethe transcript for this episode You can find new episodes of Simple, completely ad-free, only on Stitcher Premium. For a free month of Stitcher Premium, go to stitcherpremium.com/wondery and use promo code ‘WONDERY’.

Duration:00:53:49