We are at the mid-year point, so it's time to take a look at how our goals are progressing. More specifically, we are looking at some ways they might not be progressing, and what you can do to help them along.Av Modern Musings

In celebration of Global Beatles Day, we're talking about the Fab Four and how they influenced us.Av Modern Musings

Christen says she hates musicals...but does she? Let's find out!Av Modern Musings

Where do fad diets come from, and why do we fall for them? We're sharing a few of our personal experiences and how they worked for us.Av Modern Musings

What drives people to get back up after a fall? How can some people survive unspeakable trauma and still rise up stronger than before? Brené Brown's book, Rising Strong: How the Ability to Reset Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead, takes a look at the answer.Av Modern Musings

Post-Traumatic Stress and Childhood Post-Traumatic Stress...it's not just soldiers and accident victims. Sometimes even the smallest traumas can have long-term consequences. We're talking about some of our traumas and how we've dealt with them.Av Modern Musings

Goth...what is it? When did it start? Is it still here? Let's celebrate World Goth Day with a Modern Musings look at the styles and trends that Christen and Amber grew up with.Av Modern Musings

Are you a fan of game shows? We're taking a look at some of our favorite game shows and more than a few shows that you probably didn't realize were. Some of them might surprise you.Av Modern Musings

Everyone gets stressed, but it's how we deal with it that counts. We're discussing some of the healthy ways we deal with stress.Av Modern Musings

When does a creation become art? What makes someone an artist? Who gets to decide? All these questions and more as we look at art in many forms.Av Modern Musings

What if each of us has an innate ability or intelligence that provides a map or method for helping us learn? What if our strengths, like athleticism or music, are also the keys to success in our lives? Howard Gardner proposed such a theory of multiple intelligences. What's yours?Av Modern Musings

Two classic pieces of children's literature go head to head in our studio while we examine which of these two has the best movie adaptation and more. Which one is your favorite?Av Modern Musings

Wedding planning can be fun or a fiasco. Since Amber's a newlywed, we thought it would be fun to share some stories from all our weddings.Av Modern Musings

We've talked about gardening, now it's time to talk house plants. Do they thrive under your care, or do you have brown thumb? What are some of your favorite house plants?Av Modern Musings

Applying for jobs is complicated and the rules keep changing. In this episode, we are discussing some of the do's and don'ts of job interviews, starting with what to do before you get there.Av Modern Musings

We've shared stories about our cooking exploits, but this time we're dishing about our recipe fails. Where did we go wrong?Av Modern Musings

Tarot has been used for centuries to help with intuition, self-evaluation, and deep soul searching. And while many use it to "tell fortunes", as many or more use these distinct cards to extract a bit of introspection and insight into their own psyche. In this episode, we explore our own use of tarot cards and how they've changed our perspective on …

International Women's Day is coming up on March 8, and we are celebrating with a discussion on some of our favorite and most influential female rockers. Did we name yours?Av Modern Musings

Do you believe in coincidences? Do you feel like we're all connected somehow? Are we responsible for finding our own meaning in life? Have you ever felt as if your life should be more than what it is? Join us for a discussion of philosophy based around the 2004 movie, "I Heart Huckabees."Av Modern Musings

Have you heard about Read Across America? It's a national holiday to encourage children to read. We love to read. Don't you?Av Modern Musings

What is the one thing you are most afraid to do? Do you know why? How does it affect your life? We are looking at some of our greatest fears and taking a look at the cause and effect of those fears.Av Modern Musings

We are celebrating inventions big and small, and the inventors who created them. What is your favorite invention?Av Modern Musings

Need a fun idea for date night? We've got you covered.Av Modern Musings

Laundry tips and Mom hacks...we've got a few and we're sharing them on this week's episode. We're talking about removing stains, drying sneakers, and even how to kill bugs.Av Modern Musings

New goals for a new year might mean furthering your education. What does that look like for you?Av Modern Musings

Coke, Pepsi, or Dr. Pepper? Some think there can be only one, while others think they're all the same. What's your favorite soft drink, or do you even have one?Av Modern Musings

Happy New Year! We're kicking off 2024 and the first episode of Season 4 with a look at bucket lists and what inspires them.Av Modern Musings

We're closing out Season 3 with a deep discussion on world religions and creating a "Safe Place" to share beliefs with others.Av Modern Musings

It's Hallmark movie season. Are they a hall pass or a hard pass?Av Modern Musings

We're looking back at 2023 and the goals we set at the beginning of the year as we evaluate our progress and take a sneak peak at what's coming up in 2024.Av Modern Musings

Just push play. What's on your mix tape?Av Modern Musings

It's no secret that we love to read. But choosing just one book as our favorite can be a real challenge. We discuss several that we love. What's yours?Av Modern Musings

What do you do when the day is done? Do you have a specific routine you follow, or do you just fall out? Our nighttime routines affect how we sleep, and we are sharing some of the things we do (and don't do) on a regular basis.Av Modern Musings

Do you dream of travel? Do you have a bucket list of destinations you'd like to visit? We're sharing some of our dream destinations and even a tip or two on how you can do some exploring yourself.Av Modern Musings

Do you watch sitcoms or do you have favorite sitcoms from the past? In this episode, Cindy asks us what we watch and why we enjoy it. We also talk about some of the things we don't like.Av Modern Musings

What type of person would you be in a zombie apocalypse? Would you make it out of the city alive? Would you freak out, meltdown, and be the first one to go? Do you have any skills that could help you survive? We're taking a light-hearted look at life in a crisis and figuring out if we have what it takes.…

What is a witch and what does a witch need to craft magick? We're looking beyond the stereotypes of brooms, cauldrons, and black cats to decipher where a witch's power comes from and try to get to the bottom of what a witch needs.Av Modern Musings

"You are enough." "I am enough." What does that mean? And do you believe it? How does that belief (or lack thereof) impact your life?Av Modern Musings

What are your core values? Do you know? Do you have a personal motto? Modern Musings explores our personal identities and aligning our goals to our true purpose.Av Modern Musings

It's spooky season! Amber, Christen, and Cindy discuss horror movies while staying at a haunted hotel.Av Modern Musings

Families are often faced with hard choices on how to care for elderly parents and other family members who can't care for themselves. This episode takes a look at our personal experiences with elder care and being a caregiver.Av Modern Musings

Do you buy produce in season? We're talking about why you should and when to buy it.Av Modern Musings

While on a recent trip to Marfa and the desert southwest, we decided to explore the topic of spirit animals with a special podcast episode recorded on location from our teepee.Av Modern Musings

We're picking up Amber's "homemade gifts" challenge from last year with a discussion on quilts and sewing gifts.Av Modern Musings

What the heck is ASMR and why should I listen to it?Av Modern Musings

What is your home decor esthetic? We are discussing everything from modern beach house to weird core and how we combine differing tastes in one household.Av Modern Musings

We've talked about our favorite books, music, movies, holidays, and even snacks, but now it's time to reveal some of our guilty pleasures. Are any of them yours?Av Modern Musings

In part 2 of our episode about the Barbie movie, we look at Ken's masculine fragility and what it means to be our authentic selves.Av Modern Musings

Do you ever have thoughts of Barbie? Spoiler alert! We're taking on the themes presented in the Barbie movie in this two-part discussion. The second half will air the next day, Thursday, August 10.Av Modern Musings

Modern Musings discusses colors and their various meanings across different cultures and times.Av Modern Musings