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Michelle and Kathy discuss Michelle’s trip to WordCamp Europe and some of the experiences she had around kindness.

Kathy and Michelle talk about interesting synchronicities and multidimensional experiences they’ve had throughout their lifetimes.

Or, the episode where Kathy brings her chainsaw. Michelle got to visit Niagara Falls with Nyasha Green to see the forces of water at work, while Kathy gets a visit from the winds of spring storms in Texas. This leads Michelle and Kathy to get philosophical about humanity’s place in nature and what interacting with the forces of nature can do for our greater understanding of ourselves.

The world is not always a kind place. As such, cultivating kindness can create an impression. In this episode, Kathy and Michelle talk about how kindness to strangers is quite memorable. And of course, always remember to be kind to yourself.

Sometimes there are days and memories that should just stay in the vault, never to be spoken of again. In this episode, Michelle and Kathy recount some past memories that are both cringe-worthy and comedic.

Inspired by James Lipton’s rapid-fire questions on Inside the Actor’s Studio, Michelle and Kathy answer those need-to-know questions no one else will ever ask you. They also recount some plot lines to famous 70s TV shows and ask important questions of God. They also talk about balance, professions they’d like to attempt, and obscure words no one ever uses.

Inspired by Carole Olinger’s talk at WCEU 2023, Michelle and Kathy discuss all the feelings that come up when you cannot attend an event. Michelle, who chose not to attend WordCamp Buffalo even though she was an organizer this year, experienced both joy and sadness of missing out on this year’s event. Kathy recalled events in which others had traveled very far to attend, causing much FOMO, but also a realization that the travel involved wouldn’t be worth it. When you miss out, you can still live vicariously through others and celebrate their successes and connection, even when you’re not there.

In an era when so many appear to live flawless lives, showcasing only perfection on social media; honesty and vulnerability have become rare. Kathy and Michelle talk through recent experiences where they’ve shared vulnerable experiences so that others can learn from them and how vulnerability can actually be a strength. Social media seems to be a sea of flawless photos and whitewashed posts that feel just a little off with AI-perfected messaging. Through it all, real people are looking for true authenticity and real connection. Vulnerability is one thing that truly connects us.

Sometimes our conversations take us down meandering paths. And sometimes that’s exactly where we need to be.

Michelle and Kathy discuss how to create healthier habits that support self care. Kathy has been on a roll developing new habits for more strength and dealing with some metabolic issues, which inspired a blog post and inspired Michelle to adopt some healthy habits, too. They also discuss how hard it is to make self…