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Episodes
Perfectly Imperfect Planning (with Sarah Hart-Unger)
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when your best intentions around 2022 planning have gone to crap? Christine talks about perfectly imperfect planning with Sarah Hart-Un...
Creating A Self-Directed Practice
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you nurture an interest in a sustainable way? Christine shares about how to create a self-directed practice, using as an example the 1,000 word...
Navigating Big Feelings + Hard Conversations (with Katie Hurley, LCSW)
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Everything is a lot right now, especially for parents who are trying to help their kids navigate continued loss and uncertainty. Christine talks with ...
Weekend Food Prep
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Christine has received a lot of questions about how she approaches weekend food preparation…especially a week’s worth of green smoothies that don’...
Weathering Pandemic Stress & Uncertainty (with Jonathan Baxter, LMHC)
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The roller coaster of collective exhaustion, stress, and uncertainty since March 2020 is no joke. Christine talks with licensed mental health counselo...
Sustainable Habits & Joyful Goals
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new year is a natural time to talk about habits and goals. It’s also a natural time to groan and feel daunted by habits and goals. Christine talks...
Asha’s Farewell
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the end of an era. Christine and Asha engage in a fun and loving farewell episode, including reflections from Asha about the past six years of ...
Restful Holiday Ideas
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the holiday season? Has the pandemic changed your perspective on the holidays? Christine and Asha talk about how to get...
Holiday Gift Giving
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gift-giving feels different this year, both because of continued COVID holiday disruptions and delivery delays. Christine and Asha talk about mindful ...
Career Pivots
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many people are thinking about life in new ways right now, including the role work plays, and deciding that a change is not only possible, it’s cruc...
Financial Literacy For Kids
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Money discussions are taboo in some family cultures and are stressful for others, especially if there’s shame or scarcity in one’s money history. ...
Joyful Activism (with Karen Walrond)
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What do you think of when you hear the word activism? If your gut reaction was conflict or danger, you wouldn't be alone. But the act of working for c...
The Calming Power of Now
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re about 19 months into the COVID era and while many things have improved since this all started, we’re still wrestling with different levels o...
Fall Delights
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Well hello, fall! It’s a season that continues to be complicated by COVID but in a different way than last fall, and it also is a season that serves...
Empty Nest Report
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you’re in the early parenting weeds, the prospect of your kids eventually moving out seems approximately a million years away. Asha provides a ...
How To Improve Communication with Kids (with Ned Johnson)
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Finding the right words to say is one of the ongoing challenges in parenting. Christine chats with Ned Johnson, co-author of the recently released "Wh...
Fall Check-In
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Seasonal transition is the name of the game. Christine and Asha talk about what is happening for them in terms of self, family, work, home, and more.....
College Application First Steps
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Summer is winding down, which means that college application stress is winding up. High school seniors and their families face unique challenges this ...
Summer Food Inspiration
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Christine and Asha talk about what they’re cooking, buying, and eating, including some favorite simple food hacks. Edit Your Life is an award-winni...
Summer Socializing
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Christine and Asha talk about how to handle summer socializing in a way that brings joyful human connection while also staying true to what feels righ...
Raising Functional + Kind Kids (with Catherine Newman)
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are obvious reasons why it’s a good thing to teach kids to be functional human beings. But learning how to do things and how to be helpful and...
Summer Plans
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the week of the summer solstice: HELLO, SUMMER! Christine and Asha talk about what they’re thinking about for summer plans, spanning family, ...
Summer Reading
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Books are magical. They offer a window into different worlds and provide ways to connect us with a variety of experiences and adventures. Christine an...
Embracing Do-Overs
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us are revisiting projects, ideas, and goals dropped over a year ago, or reentering life at a new phase. Christine and Asha talk about the pow...
Supporting Aging Loved Ones
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re caring for kids at home and supporting aging loved ones, there are so many needs in play. Christine and Asha talk about ways to support ag...
Editing Out Stress Around Hobbies
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hobbies are supposed to be fun and can have real positive effects for our physical and mental health, but sometimes stress and pressure around hobbies...
Small Yet Powerful Home Edits
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Isn’t it amazing how long we exist in spaces with aggravating yet fixable problems? Christine and Asha talk about the small yet powerful edits that ...
The Addiction Inoculation (with Jessica Lahey)
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do we prevent substance abuse and raise healthy kids in a culture of dependence? Christine talks to Jessica Lahey about her new book "The Addictio...
Preserving Slow Living
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Christine and Asha talk about how they’re planning to preserve slow in relation to work travel, communication, kids’ activities, schedules, routin...
Embracing The Broken & Awkward (with Jenny Lawson)
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wouldn’t life just be better if we got real about and embraced the broken and awkward in our lives? Christine talks to Jenny Lawson about her path t...
Reviving & Rethinking Friendships
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us are trying to wrap our heads around a shifting social landscape. More people? More normality? Maybe even less Zoom? Christine and Asha talk...
How To Be An Adult (with Julie Lythcott-Haims)
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The joke is, adulting is no joke. And it is, in fact, the case that there’s way more to adulting than the typical five markers of adulthood (finish ...
Why Meningitis Prevention Matters | Bonus Episode
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While COVID-19 vaccinations are top of mind right now, there’s another crucial vaccine parents of adolescents + young adults really need to know abo...
Reframing COVID School Year Success
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Online classes, emailed homework, interrupted friendships, cancelled activities—these are the hallmarks of the COVID school year. But as we acknowle...
Time Management + Productivity (with Laura Vanderkam)
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the big scarcities people feel is time; there never seems to be enough of it. Christine chats with time management and productivity expert Laur...
Reading for Pleasure and Grounding
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Books are magical. They can provide inspiration, escape, relief, and so much more. Christine and Asha talk about how reading is grounding them during ...
How To Raise Kids To Be Thrivers (with Dr. Michele Borba)
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When academic metrics are so front and center in today’s culture, how do we raise a population of strong, healthy kids who are more than just grades...
Elevating Small Comforts
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Right now, while everything continues to be so hard and our world is so limited, focusing on the small comforts can be incredibly powerful. Christine ...
Understanding Privilege + Centering Empathy (with Amber Coleman-Mortley)
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We get it; talking about race and privilege can be difficult. We’re here to help. Christine is joined by the incredible Amber Coleman-Mortley, whose...
Home Optimizations for Pandemic Living
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve entered a new calendar year, which means we’ve now been living COVID-constrained lives long enough to learn some new ways of doing things. C...
How To Survive The Chaotic Start To 2021
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone wanted a fresh start with 2021. But New Year’s optimism was quickly replaced by fear, uncertainty, and anger in the wake of domestic terror...
BONUS: 2020 Blooper Reel!
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Well friends, we have a fun holiday surprise for you! We decided to close out this crazy year with something different; something that embraces imperf...
2020 Reflections
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’re just a couple of weeks out from the end of 2020, a time when many people are likely thinking, FINALLY, THIS YEAR IS ALMOST OVER. In the last o...
Navigating Holiday Grief + Joy
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We have landed at the mother of all holiday months; a time that people typically gather in churches, synagogues, homes, or somewhere else. Christine a...
Media & Entertainment Favorites
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Post-election, Christine and Asha both feel like they have more bandwidth for entertainment and learning. In this episode they share what they’re re...
Post-Election Check-In
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The last couple of months have been especially intense (#understatement). Christine and Asha offer a look behind the curtain of how things went down f...
Why Self-Care Is Hard + How To Make It Happen
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There are so many things that can get in the way of self-care, and the times when tending to our physical and emotional wellbeing feels impossible is ...
Celebrating Halloween During A Pandemic
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Halloween signals the first of the fall/winter holidays that we’re navigating for the first time amidst a global pandemic. There’s a palpable sens...
Supporting Kids Through Distance Learning
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Distance learning is no joke, and everyone’s experiences are so different depending upon where you live, available tech resources, and your employme...
Pandemic Food Check-In
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One thing that has not changed through the pandemic is that we’re still eating. And prepping a lot. And tweaking systems. And feeling tired about co...
How To Move From Despair To Action
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wow, the world is A LOT right now. Joan Baez famously said, “Action is the antidote to despair,” yet the space in between—that moment between de...
Embracing Vulnerability + Power In Sharing (with Laura Tremaine)
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Being vulnerable and sharing yourself can be difficult, whether in person or on social media. Christine talks with Laura Tremaine (host of the podcast...
Fall Check-In
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Well hello there fall...and Asha is back from her summer sabbatical! Christine and Asha check in about their summers then share updates about back-to-...
Tapping Into Creative Fierceness (with Lucrecer Braxton)
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many people feel daunted by the recommendation to be creative. But there’s no need; creativity comes in many forms and often the opportunities are r...
Navigating Pandemic Back-To-School Season (with Dr. Robyn Silverman)
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’re in the thick of back-to-school season; who could have predicted a year ago how stressful it would be? Christine talks to Dr. Robyn Silverman a...
Dealing With Technology Fatigue (with Leticia Barr)
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Amidst all of the uncertainty around this coming school year, the only certainty is that technology will be a part of it. Christine chats with guest h...
Pandemic Home Decluttering + Styling (with Paige Lewin)
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It may seem a little light to talk about home decluttering and styling in the midst of a public health crisis, but feeling happy in your home is cruci...
Raising Kids Amidst Chaos (with Heather Greenwood Davis)
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Everything is chaotic right now and it’s hard enough to function as a single human being, much less also raise kids amidst the chaos. Christine and ...
Introducing Hello Relationships
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We have a special announcement! Edit Your Life co-host Christine Koh has launched a new podcast with Edit Your Life’s most requested guest -- therap...
Rethinking Summer Losses (with Meagan Francis)
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The pandemic has brought on all manner of disappointments, and while it’s healthy and necessary to feel sad about those losses, given all the other ...
How to Keep Going During Dark Times
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To say that things are painful and difficult right now...well, even the word “understatement” feels like an understatement. Christine and Asha tal...
Everyday Frugal Edits
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
COVID-19 has forced people to live differently in so many ways (#understatement) and one of those ways is living a more frugal/economic lifestyle. Chr...
Embracing Everyday Moments (with LaShawn Wiltz)
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The small positive everyday moments are crucial to keeping us going. Christine talks to LaShawn Wiltz about embracing and capturing everyday moments. ...
How To Increase Your Election Impact When You’re Exhausted
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When your mind and heart is already breaking under the weight of today's news, how do you find the energy—or even the willingness—to do more? Chri...
How To Talk Tech Safety + Citizenship With Kids
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Having “the tech talk” with kids can be daunting, especially given how quickly the tech landscape changes. Christine and Asha talk about essential...
Easy Eco-Friendly Habits
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For many of us, the climate emergency is this massive, scary topic that’s hard to bring down to the level of our own lives. But the reality is, smal...
How To Live Your Best Frugal Life (with Amiyrah Martin)
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Oftentimes when people hear the word “frugality” they think about clipping coupons and depriving oneself of anything that lands in the “want” ...
Navigating Divorce + Single Parenthood (with Jessica Ashley)
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
To say that navigating divorce and single parenthood is challenging is a massive understatement. Christine welcomes content creator, content strategis...
Mental + Physical Load Management (with Jonathan Baxter, LMHC)
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jobs, travel, home management, babies, complicated relationships...the stress of these things can have a major impact on our physical selves. How do w...
Back-to-School Food Tactics (with Laura Fuentes)
22 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Feeding kids is a fundamental part of parenting, but the particulars of getting everyone fed are onerous for so many parents. In this episode, Christi...
Raising A Screen-Smart Kid (with Julianna Miner)
18 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Technology is both wonderful and complicated, and the complications grow exponentially as screens go from educational or entertainment “playback” ...
Becoming More Present
25 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The tension between getting more stuff done and slowing down enough to savor and appreciate what’s happening around you is an ongoing challenge. Chr...
Introducing Motherhood Sessions
11 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve listened to our media and entertainment review episodes, you’ve heard Christine rave about the Gimlet Media shows Homecoming, Science Vs...
How to Teach Kids Life Skills
26 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's always a good time for kids to learn real-world life skills, no matter how old they are. And judging by the viral popularity of our recent “100...
How To Talk About Gender Identity (with Casey Brown)
22 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Language evolves over time; we need to evolve with it. Christine interviews Casey Brown about gender identity, language, and parenting. They talk abou...
Helping Kids Handle Disappointment
14 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We all know intellectually that kids learn from challenges, and they grow stronger and have more self-confidence when they learn to navigate those cha...
How To Teach Kids To Cook
27 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cooking = essential life skill. Christine and Asha talk about 10 tips for teaching kids to find inspiration in the kitchen and get cooking -- notably,...
Our Parenting Do-Overs Wish List
06 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Parenting is all about trial and error. You make the best decisions you can in the moment and often times don’t know how things will play out. Also,...
Letting Go + Making Leaps (with Dr. Ken Jeong)
20 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Change can be hard and scary -- the uncertainty, the letting go of security, the need to trust in the act of trying. In this episode, Christine and As...
Letting Kids Experience Risk
31 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Protecting our kids is the most basic of parenting jobs, but how much is too much? When we shield kids from anything that’s remotely risky, we erase...
How To Bust Through Paper Clutter (with Erin Doland)
24 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The never-ending nature of paper clutter -- incoming mail, bills, and school papers -- is both irritating and anxiety-provoking, and yet most of it ca...
Modeling Imperfection
25 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The notion of modeling behavior makes many parents feel like they’re in the perfection hot seat; that if they don’t act like paragons of humanity ...
How To Get Kids To Do Chores
18 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Chores represent a double parenting win -- you’re teaching your kids life skills while taking something off your load. But this seemingly everyday r...
Questioning The KonMari Decluttering Method
21 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Marie Kondo’s “Japanese decluttering book” has taken the world by storm. The book details the author’s philosophy about organizing and declutt...
Saying Yes to Saying No
14 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Christine and Asha share 9 tips to help you master the fine art of SAYING NO. Because while there are some things in life that are essential, a lot of...
Serendipity Space
10 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
If your schedule is jam-packed to the max, there’s no room for unexpected awesome to happen. Christine and Asha introduce the concept of surrounding...
Why Edit Your Life?
20 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering why it’s worth editing your life, or whether doing less = being lazy? Christine and Asha address why it can be hard to edit your life, how...
Conquering Procrastination
05 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone procrastinates about something at some point, right? Christine and Asha share their own sorry tales of procrastination, along with actionable...