episode 25: mlk, jr + loving my inner child + bullet journaling

It’s a new year and The RAD Podcast is back with a new season and a slightly new format! We’re kicking things off with some reflections on the book I’m reading by Martin Luther King, Jr, the question I’m asking myself lately about what it might mean to love my inner child, and talking about all the bullet journaling I’ve been doing lately.

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The 16 Books I Read in January

It’s been a minute, but I’m back to posting my book reviews here on the blog for easy searching. It’s nice to be able to search for books and reviews here, and hopefully it’s helpful for you all too.

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on making mistakes and how to give myself grace.

I made a mistake. I realized as I received kind responses of people who had every right to be upset or frustrated with me that I want to be the kind of person who responds like that, too— to others, and to myself.

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25 Books with More Than 500 Pages

It takes some serious motivation for me to pick up a 500+ pager, as I usually like the speed and satisfaction of shorter, faster reads. Sometimes, though, the big books call to me! I love this category of the 2021 RAD Reading Challenge, as I think it will stretch a lot of us to read beyond our comfort zone.

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30 Books with One Word Titles

One of the categories for A RAD Reading Challenge this year is “a one word title” and I wanted to help you find one to read! I scrolled through my Goodreads of all the books I’ve read in the last few years and rounded up a bunch of books from all different genres to help give you inspiration.

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Every Single Book I Read in 2020 (All 226 of Them!)

I’m both really excited and also not at all surprised by how many books I read this year… a pandemic and a lot of quarantining and living alone and needing to escape the mess of a world means you choose books a LOT. (If you’re me, anyway.)

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My Favorite Collaging + Bullet Journaling Supplies

I’ve always been a journaler, and have loved trying new things with my journals in the past year. I’ve experimented more with bullet journaling (getting more artsy/creative, essentially!) and with collaging, and wanted to share the supplies I’ve been using.

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My 12 Favorite Books of 2020

I read far too much and enjoy far too many books to pick ONE favorite. I can’t even pick one favorite from this year alone! So, I picked 12. (This was hard enough! I gave 33 books five stars, after all!)

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episode 24: a 2020 recap episode of reads, action steps, and discussion

This is episode 24 and I’m recapping some of my favorite reads from 2020, some of the most meaningful action steps I took this year, and discussing what this year has held and what I hope for in 2021.

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All the Five-Star Favorites I Read in 2020

Out of the 220+ books I read in 2020, only 33 earned a five-star review from me! That might seem high (or low) to you, but it feels just right to me— five-star reads are the truly AMAZING ones to me, and I stand by each one of these books deserving that rating.

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A RAD Reading Challenge for 2021

A RAD Reading Challenge is a fun, motivating, inspiring, and easy way to branch out and read more, get out of reading ruts, and discover books I never would have read otherwise. I hope you’ll join me in 2021!

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32 Book Gift Ideas for Your Parents for Christmas

Parents can be tricky to shop for— what do you give the people who raised you, or joined your family, or helped form who you are today? What books will help spark conversation, or give them a bit of an escape, or just be fun for them to read?

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A Gift Guide from BIPOC-Owned Businesses + Brands

I’m a big believer that our money speaks, and I want mine to say that I care about supporting all kinds of makers and creators and businesses, especially those often neglected or forgotten. These incredible goods are all from BIPOC-owned brands and businesses, and I highly recommend supporting them with your shopping!

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12 of the Best Books for Homebodies This Holiday Season

I feel like in 2020 you could probably say we all are homebodies… but these books are especially perfect for gifting to the ones who love being snuggled up at home, who find enjoyment in making a house feel warm and welcoming, for the ones who know how to properly pronounce “hygge” because they live it out.

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A Shop Small Gift Guide Featuring My Friends' + Followers' Businesses

I love putting together all kinds of gift guides, but this one was extra special, as it features friends and followers of mine and the small businesses they run! These goodies are all created by people I know (either personally or have connected with virtually) and I think they’re incredible.

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A Stay at Home Gift Guide (Perfect for Quarantining, Working from Home, and Staying Cozy!)

No matter where you live, whether pandemic guidelines are strict or not, chances are you’re staying home a decent amount this time of year, even if just because it’s wintertime and dark so early! This gift guide will make your at-home time more enjoyable, whether you’re working or lounging or some blend of both.

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A Gift Guide for Book Lovers (that's more than just books!)

If you have a book lover in your life, might not know what book to get them (have they read it? will they like it?) but let me make it easy for you with gifts bookworms are sure to love! A few books are included, because I just have a feeling your people will love them, but if it’s too risky, there’s sure to be something else here that will work.

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A Soul Care Guide for Election Week (with things to do, listen to, read, remember, and more!)

May you find peace in the midst of the chaos, calm in the middle of the storm, and an anchor to hold you secure. I hope these things help.

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