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Episodes
Helping Seniors Transition with Compassion (with Grace Rehman)
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you part of the sandwich generation, working to support a senior with a transition? Christine talks with Grace Rehman about how to compassionately...
Nurturing Your Relationships Under Stress
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When we’re stressed, all kinds of things can suffer, including our ability to communicate with other people. In this episode Christine and Asha shar...
Mini Edit: 4 Intriguing Relationship Reads
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares about four recent reads with intriguing and complex relationships threads. For links and related resources visit the show notes. The ...
Lighthouse Parenting (with Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg)
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering about how to parent in a way that increases trust, care, and communication while reducing hovering, distance, and conflict? Christine talks ...
Mini Edit: 7 Mood Boosting Tactics
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares 7 mood boosting tactics for when you’re feeling meh. For links visit the show notes. The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit...
Creating Change Through Conversation + Community (with Dr. Nilanjana Dasgupta)
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling overwhelmed and hopeless about how to enact change right now? Christine talks with Dr. Nilanjana Dasgupta about focusing on the power of how w...
Mini Edit: February Micro Delights
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares 5 delightful things from February. For links and resources, visit the show notes. The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your...
Weekend Food Prep Tactics + Ideas [Encore!]
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christine introduces a new periodic series: “Encore!” episodes won’t just be straight rebroadcasts, they will include fresh tweaks and hacks not...
Mini Edit: 8 Ways to Prioritize Community
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares why community building has been on her mind and 8 intentions she is working on to prioritize her community. For links and resources, ...
Quick Reading Hacks + Book Recommendations (with Traci Thomas)
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to read more but can’t seem to find the time? Christine chats with Traci Thomas about the why and how around reading, how to handle book...
Mini Edit: A Story About Redirecting Crappy Mojo
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares about a simple tactic to redirect crappy mojo, and six observations that resulted. For links and related resources, visit the show no...
Making Room for Creativity
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Now that we’re officially past the month of resolutions and starting new everything let’s talk about creativity. In this conversation from the loc...
Mini Edit: 4 Key Digital Organization Tactics
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares about 4 key digital organization tactics she executed right before her aged phone and laptop both died. For links visit the show note...
Simple Food Reset Tactics
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking to engage in some simple food reset tactics? In this episode brought forth from the locked archive, Christine and Asha share 8 tips re...
Mini Edit: January Micro Delights
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares 5 delightful things from January. For links visit the show notes. The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where ...
Moving Past People Pleasing (with Amy Wilson)
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling to advocate for yourself, or are you tired of advocating for yourself and being met with advice to fix yourself? Christine chats wi...
Mini Edit: 4 Captivating Bestselling Books
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares 4 bestselling books that captivated her attention. For book links, visit the show notes. The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Ed...
Morality, Politics, and How to Find Common Ground (with Dr. Kurt Gray)
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling with how to talk to people and find a way forward amidst the country’s divisiveness? Christine talks with Dr. Kurt Gray about the...
Mini Edit: 7 Ways to Disrupt Responsive Culture
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares 7 tips for disrupting responsive culture with intention and care. The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where hos...
Reframing + Planning Career Pauses (with Neha Ruch)
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you tired of that (tired!) question, “What do you do?” as an at-home parent? Christine converses with Neha Ruch about career breaks after kids...
Mini Edit: New Year’s Hello
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares a personal update, reflecting on key observations from 2024 and what is on her mind for 2025. For links and related episodes, visit t...
Mini Edit: December Micro Delights
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares 5 delightful things from December. For links, visit the show notes. The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where h...
Mini Edit: 5 Fast, Entertaining Books
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares 5 fast, entertaining reads. See the show notes for links. The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where host Chris...
Simple Ways to Orient Towards Gratitude
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Practicing gratitude can be challenging during tough, complicated times. And the holidays can be tough and complicated—fraught with everything from ...
Mini Edit: Holiday Cookie Playlist
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares six holiday cookie favorites, plus two new recipes on her list to try this month. For recipe links, visit the show notes. The Mini Ed...
Digital Decluttering Tactics (with Amanda Jefferson)
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Oh what a dumpster fire our digital files can be. Christine talks with Amanda Jefferson about shifting our mindset about digital clutter, ideal storag...
Mini Edit: Favorite Clutter-Free Gifts
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares her favorite clutter-free options, handmade or bought, across a variety of categories. The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit...
Intentional Living Tactics (with Shira Gill)
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can home decluttering and organization tactics be applied to other areas of life? Yes. Christine chats with Shira Gill about intentional living tactic...
Mini Edit: How To Efficiently Tackle Adulting Tasks
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares 5 tips for tackling simple yet onerous feeling adulting tasks. LINKS: Instagram Stories highlight on Friday adulting Todoist Mi...
Mini Edit: November Micro Delights
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares 5 delightful things from November. See the show notes for links. LINKS: My Journey to Becoming a Glorious Witch Medicinal Herbs: ...
Getting Unstuck From Overthinking (with Dr. Patricia Zurita Ona)
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do we get out of our heads so we can do what works, what matters, and what we care about? Christine chats with Dr. Patricia Zurita Ona about ident...
Mini Edit: Reducing Decluttering Mental Load
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares 3 tips for reducing decluttering mental load. For links to resources and related episodes, visit the show notes. The Mini Edit is a s...
How to Reduce Entertaining Pressure
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode from the locked archive, Christine and Asha share 8 tips for reducing entertaining pressure. Christine also shares about the recent de...
Mini-Edit: What To Do Post-Election
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In response to a listener request, Christine shares 6 recommendations for what to do next following the election. LINKS: Election Week Healing Plan...
Realistic Time Management Tactics (with Kelly Nolan)
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The time management struggle is real. Christine chats with Kelly Nolan about realistic time management tactics. They talk about big picture compassion...
Mini Edit: How to Handle Family Decluttering Guilt
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christine welcomes home experts Shira Gill, Tracy McCubbin, Deanna Yates, and Rachel Rosenthal to weigh in about a listener’s letter related to fami...
My Journey to Becoming a Glorious Witch
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a year of magic and growth—literally. Christine shares about her adulting goal of learning about medicinal herbs, which she lovingly re...
Mini Edit: October Micro Delights
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares 5 delightful things from October. See the show notes for links. The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where host ...
Easy Pantry Meal Ideas
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Even if you enjoy cooking, it can feel like a slog at the end of a busy day. In this episode brought forth from the locked archives, Christine and Ash...
Mini Edit: How to Handle Response Overwhelm
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares 5 tactics for handling response overwhelm. The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where host Christine Koh answers...
Rethinking Parenting Expectations & Pressure (with Ben & Gabrielle Blair)
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stressed or freaked out by the immense pressures of modern parenting? Christine chats with Ben and Gabrielle Blair about their book, The Kids Are Alri...
Birthday Reflections: Finding Contentment
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the week of her 51st birthday, Christine shares her reflections from a rather remarkable, publicly quiet year in which she found deep contentment i...
Mini Edit: Favorite Halloween Hacks
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares her 7 favorite Halloween hacks. The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where host Christine Koh answers your quest...
Leveling Up Your Human Skills (with Dr. Jenny Woo)
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We can all stand to level up our human skills, especially in this era of tech where we’re weirdly both hyper connected and also disconnected. Christ...
Mini Edit: September Micro Delights
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares 5 delightful things from September. For links to resources mentioned, check out the show notes. The Mini Edit is a short-form series...
20 Parenting Lessons
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this momentous month—which signals Christine’s 20th year as a parent—Christine shares two birth stories and 20 parenting lessons learned. Edi...
Mini Edit: 6 Book Recommendations
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares 6 book recommendations. For links to recommendations, see the show notes. The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, w...
At-Home Date Ideas (with Friends or Partners)
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Looking to reconnect with your partner or friends on a budget? In this episode brought forth from the locked archive, Christine and Asha share eight i...
Mini Edit: 4 Healthcare Adulting Tips
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares 4 tips to make healthcare-related adulting less onerous. RELATED EPISODES/LINKS: Self-Care for Stubborn People Essential Non-Spa Se...
Simplifying + Evolving Birthday Celebrations
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amidst a fresh wave of nostalgia and awe over the fact that her firstborn is now 20 years old, Christine shares 11 recommendations for simplifying and...
Mini Edit: How To Handle Homework
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares 8 tips for how to handle homework with kids. RELATED EPISODES/LINKS: Mini Edit: My 13-Week Calendar System Mini Edit: 4 Planning Op...
How to Nourish Your Gut Microbiome + More (with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz)
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that the gut impacts way more than digestion? Christine chats with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, an expert in digestive diseases and the gut. The ...
Mini Edit: August Micro Delights
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares 5 delightful things from August. For links and resources mentioned, visit the show notes for this episode. The Mini Edit is a short-f...
Negotiating Time In Relationships
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Time can feel like the scarcest resource. In this episode from the locked archive, Christine and Asha respond to a listener's letter asking for advice...
Mini Edit: Favorite School Lunch Tips
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares her 6 favorite school lunch tactics. RELATED EPISODES: Back-To-School Food Tactics (with Laura Fuentes) Mini Edit: School Lunch Lif...
Improving Nutrition Across the Lifespan (with Dr. Federica Amati)
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking to reorient your relationship with food to a joyful space of possibility? Christine chats with Dr. Federica Amati about reframing our ...
Mini Edit: 4 Planning Optimization Tips
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Inspired by a recent episode with Sarah Hart-Unger, Christine shares 4 planning tips she has implemented to orient towards calm and joy. RELATED EPISO...
Tips to Simplify Back-To-School Season
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Seasonal transitions can be both wonderful and challenging. Christine shares 7 tips to simplify back-to-school season, spanning shopping, schedules, r...
Mini Edit: Functional Feel-Good Fitness
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares 7 tips for prioritizing functional, feel-good fitness. The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where host Christine...
Reimagining Midlife (with Katie Fogarty)
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
So much good is coming down the pike; it's time to rewrite the narrative. Christine chats with Katie Fogarty about reimagining midlife, including hand...
Mini Edit: July Micro Delights
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares five delightful things from July. The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where host Christine Koh answers your que...
Simple Ways To Prioritize Your Partner
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The little things can be the big things. Christine and Asha talk about simple ways to prioritize your partner, though many tips apply to all relations...
Mini Edit: 4 Fantastic Books
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares four fantastic reads. RELATED EPISODE: Mini Edit: End of Work Day Transition Ideas The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Yo...
Preparing for + Embracing Midlife & Beyond (with Mimi Ison)
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Midlife often gets a bad rap but it’s an incredible window of life for exploration, learning to let go in order to move forward, and more. Christine...
Mini Edit: End of Work Day Transition Ideas
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares end of work day transition ideas across sensory modalities, including what specific tactics are working for her right now. RELATED EP...
Should We Force Kids To Be Tidy?
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Messy room battles never seem to end, but may feel more aggravating during the summer when kids “should” have more time to declutter but likely ha...
Mini Edit: Getting Past Roadblocks
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares five recommendations for getting past roadblocks, related to creativity, hobbies, or other things you want to pursue. RELATED EPISODE...
Mini Edit: Prioritizing Time for Yourself
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares 6 tips to help you prioritize time for yourself. RELATED EPISODES: Seasonal Subtraction Tactics (with Amy Wilson & Margaret Ables) ...
Creating Tactical + Restorative Routines (with Sarah Hart-Unger)
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Routines can be a source of calm and comfort for kids and adults alike. Christine talks with Sarah Hart-Unger about how to create tactical and restora...
Mini Edit: June Micro Delights
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares five delights from this month. The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where host Christine Koh answers your questi...
Ideas for Nurturing Friendships
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friendships are so important and we all need encouragement in our busy lives to reorient towards relationships. Inspired by crowdsourcing for friendsh...
Mini Edit: The Gifts of Time and Experiences
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares seven observations about the gift of time and experiences, following a trip to New York. The Mini Edit is a short-form series from...
Seasonal Subtraction Tactics (with Amy Wilson & Margaret Ables)
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We know that less can be more. And sometimes it takes serious intention to subtract. Christine chats with Margaret Ables and Amy Wilson about the impo...
Mini Edit: 6 Delightful Foods
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares six foods she has delighted in making (some on major repeat). The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where host Ch...
Essential Non-Spa Self-Care
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To care for the self requires some essential adulting. Christine and Asha talk about eight areas of non-spa self-care in the medical, financial, and l...
Mini Edit: Kitchen Micro Goals
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares six micro goals she is tackling in her kitchen. RELATED EPISODES: Mini Edit: Living Area Micro Goals Mini Edit: Closet Declutte...
Navigating the Caregiving Crisis (with Emily Kenway)
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Caregivers often work tirelessly and bear their burdens silently, while not being supported by broader systems. Christine talks with author Emily Kenw...
How To Handle the Caregiving Rollercoaster (with Sherry Blake, PhD)
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling with all of the feelings around caregiving? Christine talks with Dr. Sherry Blake about emotional issues such as guilt, historical ...
Mini Edit: Finding and Articulating Purpose
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares her thoughts on finding purpose in the world. RELATED EPISODES/LINKS: Where do you find purpose in life? The Power of Curiosity (wi...
Caregiving Across Generations (with Amy Goyer)
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In response to an outpouring of requests for episodes on caregiving, today is the first in a multi-part series on the topic. Christine talks with care...
Mini Edit: 5 Fantastic Books
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares five recent books that she couldn’t put down. The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where host Christine Koh an...
Workplace MicroSkills (with Adaira Landry, MD + Resa Lewiss, MD)
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Work and home are more intertwined than ever so it takes further intention to draw boundaries, conserve energy, and be deliberate about rest. Christin...
Mini Edit: Living Area Micro Goals
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares 6 micro goals she has tackled in her living area to immense satisfaction. RELATED EPISODES: Mini Edit: Spring Outdoor Micro Goals M...
Why Kids Should Get Jobs
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you wondered whether kids should try to juggle work alongside homework, extracurriculars, and free time? Christine and Asha talk about the many s...
Mini Edit: April Micro Delights
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares 5 delightful things from April. RELATED EPISODES: Caring Communication with Animals (with Nancy Mello) Mini Edit: My Recipe Binder...
Caring Communication with Animals (with Nancy Mello)
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered about how to communicate in a more caring manner with your pet? Christine talks to animal communicator Nancy Mello about life l...
Mini Edit: How to Opt for Less Choice
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares thoughts on how to curate a life with less choice. RELATED EPISODES/LINKS: Curating a life with less choice Mini Edit: Closet Declu...
Mini Edit: Closet Decluttering Micro Goals
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares tactics and results related to her recent closet decluttering micro goals. RELATED EPISODES/LINKS: Mini Edit: Spring Outdoor Micro G...
What To Look For In A School Sex Ed Curriculum (with Rachael Gibson, PhD)
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you freaked out or overwhelmed by the prospect of sex ed in school? Are you unsure of what should be included in a school sex ed curriculum? Chris...
Mini Edit: A Tip for Your Next Doctor’s Visit
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares a tip for your next doctor’s visit. *Warning: this episode includes descriptions of an abusive relationship and disordered eating. ...
How To Have Sex Positive Conversations (with Melissa Pintor Carnagey, LBSW)
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you cringe at the prospect of talking to your kids about sex ed topics? In this expansive and compassionate conversation, Christine talks with Meli...
Mini Edit: Spring Outdoor Micro Goals
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares about eight spring outdoor micro goals, including clean up action items and small additions. RELATED EPISODES/LINKS: Doable Declutt...
Simple Home Refresh Tactics (with Paige Lewin)
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for ways to refresh your home without breaking the bank? Christine chats with Paige Lewin about the connection to home and our personal states...
Mini Edit: March Micro Delights
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares 5 micro delights from March. The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where host Christine Koh answers your question...
Doable Decluttering (with Deanna Yates)
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Looking to declutter the mess, calm the chaos, and organize the stuff that’s left behind so you can focus on what truly matters? Christine chats wit...
Mini Edit: 3 Fantastic Books
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares three recent reads that she couldn’t put down. The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where host Christine Koh a...
How To Raise Thriving Teens (with Ellen Galinsky)
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you daunted by the prospect or experience of raising teens? Christine talks with Ellen Galinsky, author of “The Breakthrough Years: A New Scient...
Mini Edit: 4 Tasty Bakes
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares four bakes worthy of a spot in her recipe binder. The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where host Christine K...
Raising Kids To Love Reading (with Amy Mascott)
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to support your kid’s love of reading or encourage reluctant readers? Christine chats with reading specialist, educator, and author Amy ...
Mini Edit: Focusing on the Now
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christine shares a call to do away with false certainty and urgency in parenting. The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where host...