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This week, we are pulling out our wallets and addressing the sometimes-awkward conversations surrounding money. What you'll hear: Why it is so hard to talk about money Our thoughts on the right and wrong ways to talk about finances A discussion of the stigmas attached to saving and splurges Some of our best and worst purchases Can I quote you on that: "Yes, I do think it's important to have honest, open, and healthy conversations about money." Maggie "In cases when you are co-mingling your money with someone, you have to be very direct." Jacey "We need to separate our own value from the value of the things that we purchase." Maggie "For our demographic, it's more acceptable to flaunt means that have to do with experiences than products." Jacey Links: This episode is brought to you by Prep Dish, the company that helps you shop once, prep once, and enjoy healthy, stress-free meals all week! Start your free two week trial today. Thoughts, questions, comments? Find Around the Table on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, or leave a comment below. Maggie on Instagram and Twitter. Jacey on Instagram, Twitter and her blog

This week, we’re talking all things spring. Then we’ll share some ways to freshen up the rhythms of the day to day. We're honored when you invite friends to join us around the table! Want to start the conversation organically? We have (a few) of our "So I was listening to this podcast" totes left! Head here to grab yours.  What you'll hear: Our go-to favorite spring outfits, weeknight dinners, cocktails, pies and more! What music, shows and movies we're looking forward to this spring How to creatively use seasonal produce Ideas for freshening up your skincare, grocery, and exercise routines! Can I quote you on that? “There’s something emotionally that happens when I take care of my skin.” Maggie “If you haven’t had roasted radishes…you haven’t lived.” Maggie “Pick something you want to focus on more in your real life, and then challenge yourself to have that be the thing you share on social media." Jacey, on freshening up your social media routine “Just add heavy cream.” Jacey, on freshening  up your morning coffee...or anything really. Links: This episode is brought to you by Prep Dish, the company that helps you shop once, prep once, and enjoy healthy, stress-free meals all week! Start your free two week trial today. Charlotte

This week, we are smelling the proverbial roses and talking about what it means to be a 'noticer.'  What you'll hear: What it means to be a 'noticer' Whether we consider ourselves people who notice What to do with what we notice How personality type affects our perception of things around us What we notice about each other  Can I quote you on that? "Are you noticing the right things?" Jacey "We have a human tendency to reinforce whatever our world view is, so you notice things that back up what you already believe." Jacey "It's not just about being a noticer, it's about how you handle what you notice." Maggie "You notice what you know." Maggie Links: This episode is brought to you by Prep Dish, the company that helps you shop once, prep once, and enjoy healthy, stress-free meals all week! Start your free two week trial today. Thoughts, questions, comments? Find Around the Table on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, or leave a comment below. Maggie on Instagram, Twitter, and her blog Jacey on 

In this episode, we discuss when efficiency goes too far. Plus, Maggie will weigh in on drinking vinegar, and other current nutrition trends.  Remember those adorable totes we gave Patreon supporters last year! We have (a few) on sale! Head here to grab yours.  What you'll hear: How we’ve personally seen our quality of life suffer from having an efficiency driven mindset The problem with compartmentalization of work and play What we might be missing in the midst of all this productivity Maggie’s dietetic opinion on drinking vinegar, zoodles, golden milk, and other current nutrition trends. Can I quote you on that? “Why can’t we say, ‘we’re gonna get less done, and that’s okay’?” Jacey “Where we go wrong with efficiency is placing it as the highest value.” Maggie “You’re not a machine. You’re human, and may we never lose touch with our humanity.” Jacey “In the stark compartmentalization of work and play, we lose the opportunity to find joy in the work and joy in the process of getting things done.” Maggie “There’s not a shortcut for everything. There’s not a life hack for staying in love with someone, or forgiveness or vulnerability.” Jacey Links: This episode is brought to you by Prep Dish, the company that helps you shop once, prep once, and enjoy healthy, stress-free meals all week! Start your free two week trial today.

This week, we are striking a power pose and taking an in depth look at body language. We are also sharing what we’ve been reading, watching, listening to and following this month. Are you one of our favorite listeners? Do you wanna be? Make sure you’re subscribed to Around the Table Weekly! What you'll hear: What comes to mind when we discuss body language Using body language in conversation The role facial expressions play in communication What our facial features say about us (if anything) Can I quote you on that? "Eye contact is one of those things where there is a spectrum. Not enough is awkward and too much is also very awkward." Maggie " I always want to value someone else and their feelings more than I value my productivity." Jacey "Mike often comments on my face being a problem." Jacey  "I wear my heart on my face." Maggie Links: This episode is brought to you by Prep Dish, the company that helps you shop once, prep once, and enjoy healthy, stress-free meals all week! Start your free two week trial today. How your looks betray your personality Facial features predict IQ in men Present Over Perfect The Bible Project Twice Removed podcast: Nazanin Rafsanjani Thoughts,

In this episode, we’re discussing the danger of extreme independence, and why being needy is a good thing. And in the spirit of asking for help, we're bring back our "stuck in a rut" segment. Hey, do you want to hang out in our clubhouse? Patreon is where we post outtakes, behind-the-scenes and bonus segments that don't make it into our Monday episodes. Plus, we create an entire bonus episode every month for supporters. Check it out! What you'll hear: What extreme independence and refusing to ask for help is costing us Why being part of something (and not standing out) is valuable Why verbal processing can feel vulnerable How to foster a culture of dependence within our own families and communities Our personal ruts related to work/life balance and fear of being judged Can I quote you on that? “One of the best parts of being human is community.” Maggie “What of myself can I give up? What of my identity can I give up? How can I serve this thing that’s bigger than myself?” Maggie, on questions to ask yourself about contributing to a group vs. trying to stand out “It’s healthy to have need in a relationship.” Jacey “The whole point of getting married is that you are irrevocably and inextricably dependent on each other in every single way.” Jacey Links: This episode is brought to you by Prep Dish, the company that helps you shop once, prep once, and enjoy healthy, stress-free meals all week! Start your free two week trial today. "Defining Taste" episode Thoughts, questions, comments? Find Around the Table on 

This week, we are looking backwards and examining how we interact with the past. We are also taking a stroll down memory lane and sharing some of our most memorable experiences.

In this episode, we’re talking about how to handle change gracefully. Plus, we’ll be sharing what we’ve been reading, watching, listening to and following. Why not use our episode topics as conversation starters with friends? Let us know what new insights y'all come up with. What you'll hear: Maggie’s Super Bowl predictions Why change can be scary...even if you don't love the status quo The danger of "moving on too fast" The importance of buffering and margin when you're in the midst of change Why it's important to assess your "readiness to change" Can I quote you on that? “It’s hard for me to initiate change, but if it happens to me, I’m really good at reacting.” Jacey "It takes time to get to the point where something new feels normal." Maggie "Practicing surrender helps me release control so that I'm more open to change." Maggie “Take advantage of layering new, good habits onto big changes.” Jacey Links: This episode is brought to you by Prep Dish, the company that helps you shop once, prep once, and enjoy healthy, stress-free meals all week! Start your free two week trial today. Baby steps in faith, and a baby in July The Magnolia Story The Mothers My President was Black Expecting Better Hidden Figures is in theaters, based on the true story captured in this book The Popcast (

This week, we are minding our manners and discussing the topic of proper etiquette.  It’s 2017: you don’t have to hunt and gather your own podcasts. Make sure that you’re SUBSCRIBED to Around the Table, so that you never miss an episode! What you'll hear: Our thoughts on the importance of etiquette Whether we think some forms of etiquette are old fashioned or outdated Recommendations for proper etiquette in a variety of situations A heated conversation about grocery shopping Can I quote you on that: "Less right and wrong, more courteous and kind." Jacey "What do you think the next couple of years looks like for you(y'all)?" (a non-invasive way to ask someone about themselves) Maggie "Your desire to know information about someone is not more important than someone's right to privacy." Maggie "Don't steal my joy with your rolling suitcase. Don't do it." Maggie Links: Let's talk about texts baby Our sponsor this week is Prep Dish, the company that helps you shop once, prep once, and enjoy healthy, stress-free meals all week! Start your free two week trial today. Thoughts, questions, comments? Find Around the Table on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, or leave a comment below. Maggie on Instagram, Twitter, and her blog Jacey on Instagram, Twitter and 

Today we’ll tackle how to handle the inevitable interruptions of life. Plus, we’ll be sharing what’s working for us lately when it comes to time management. If you want the opposite of junk mail (treasure mail) in your inbox, make sure you're subscribed to Around the Table Weekly! What you'll hear: How to navigate interruptions in personal and professional life The positive side of interruptions Why we have no excuse to be “interrupted” by social media The beauty in scheduling phone calls How great our boundaries are…except with each other. How learning to handle interruptions shapes character Can I quote you on that? “What’s at stake for giving in to interruptions? My sanity.” Maggie “I’m either completely distracted or hyper focused, and there’s very little middle ground.” Maggie “It’s not so much what the interruptions do in the moment, it’s the residual effects they have.” Maggie “You gotta turn off the dang notifications.” Jacey “Women are trained to believe that likeability is crucial.” Jacey “The idea of a ‘pleasant surprise’ sounds like an oxymoron to me.” Maggie Links: Our sponsor this week is Prep Dish, the company that helps you shop once, prep once, and enjoy healthy, stress-free meals all week! Start your free two week trial today. Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World Bullet journal: the analog system for the digital age How to bullet journal {The Lazy Genius} Thoughts, questions, comments?

Happy New Year, folks! This week, we discuss the concept of living every day as if it were your last.  But first, are you or anyone you know wanting to launch a podcast in 2017? If so, Jacey's guide is the perfect tool to Start and Grow Your Podcast! What you'll hear: The pros and cons of a 'carpe diem' mentality The importance of viewing our decisions through a long-term lens If we died today, what we would regret and be most proud of Our last meals Can I quote you on that? "The harder part is the follow-through and the faith and endurance that comes after [the big leap of faith]." Jacey "Once you're in motion, it's easier to stay moving." Jacey  "Sorry kids, you have no inheritance, but...I did cut your crust off every time." Jacey Links: Our sponsor this week is Prep Dish, the company that helps you shop once, prep once, and enjoy healthy, stress-free meals all week! Start your free two week trial today! Thoughts, questions, comments? Find Around the Table on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, or leave a comment below. Maggie on Instagram, Twitter, and her blog Jacey on Instagram, Twitter and her blog Some links are affiliates. Thanks for supporting our show!

This week, we’re reflecting on 2016 by answering some thought provoking (and indulgent) questions. Just a couple more weeks to get a bonus lipstick consultation and/or "So I Was Listening to This Podcast..." tote when you support us on Patreon! Come for the bonuses, stay 'cause you love the show. :) What you'll hear: Our unexpected joys and obstacles of 2016 Lessons learned about identity, struggle, and emotions Top RWLF's of the YEAR The 2016 outfits, beauty products, trends, and memes we loved Can I quote you on that? “I don’t want to come up with the shiny silver lining if it’s not quite polished yet.” Maggie “I’m learning that my timeframe is not His timeframe – which I knew, but I’m living it.” Maggie “I’m learning I will always be learning.” Maggie “I’ve learned the value of prioritizing people over productivity.” Jacey Year End Benediction May we silence the lying, lurking monsters that loom large, like shadows, in our imaginations. May we have the power to topple them, to take them captive, to declare our victory. May we remember that darkness will not have the final word, that it is dispelled with even the tiniest burst of light. May our hearts twinkle like the lights on our Christmas trees, bubbling with hope and anticipation for what’s to come, celebrating what has been. May we open fists that are clenched in anger or anxiety or dread and let go, aware of our emptiness and our inability to fill and fix ourselves. And then may we raise our open hands and return once more to a God who sustains, who is with us in our weakness and our pride and our joy, that He might fill us once more. Links: Art of Simple New Year's Eve reflection questions Finding God in the Waves

This week, we are joined by our friend Rachel Nordgren to examine the intricacies of tiny houses and simple living. We are also sharing what we’ve been reading, watching, listening to and following this month What you'll hear: What inspired Rachel and her husband to build a tiny home The fun hacks and tricks to create space in a 180 square foot home Questions to ask yourself when pursuing a simpler life What we've been reading, watching, listening to, and following this month. Can I quote you on that? "You don't need a ton of storage 'hacks' if you don't have a ton of stuff that you have to store." Rachel "The hardest part about going tiny is figuring out how we are still going to be hospitable in a much much smaller space." Rachel "The Lord calls you to more than just the destination, He calls you to the journey along the way." Rachel "There is nothing we own that we don't find useful or that we don't find beautiful." Rachel "Simplicity, minimalism, whatever you want to call it, ultimately begins in the heart." Rachel "It was really useful to ask a lot of questions of our things to make sure that they were earning their keep." Rachel Links: Rachel Nordgren on her website, twitter, and Instagram Simpler Life Newsletter 15 Minutes to a Simpler Life Worksheet Simplify Your Space worksheet Intuitive Eating Commonwealth Stephen Colbert's Thanksgiving Turkey Tips

This week, we’re getting into the holiday spirit with an episode dedicated to gift ideas, how to win the fight with your calendar, and holiday favorites! Hey, are you following us on Instagram? We have a special giveaway coming up soon that we don't want you to miss! What you'll hear: What to bring to the dreaded Secret Santa gift exchange Our best gift ideas for besties, boyfriends, coworker and more! The lengths Jacey will go to avoid watching someone open her gift Favorite holiday scents, lipsticks, nail polishes, baked goods, and more! Can I quote you on that? “None of us needs more stuff really; well, sometimes we need cute stuff, so I take it back.” Maggie “Tiny acts of kindness go a long way in making this season meaningful.” Maggie “Anytime that there’s a departure from the norm it can open your eyes to things spiritually that you might not have been seeing.” Jacey “You’re an adult so, you still have to do your laundry even though you have six parties this week.” Jacey “You have more opportunities to serve people in a genuine and meaningful way when you’re not trying to please everyone.” Jacey “I love lamb. I love ham.” Maggie Links: Design your own Air Force 1 shoes Airline cocktail kit Martha Stewart's Sweet and Spicy Popcorn Crunch The Art of Simple ethical shopping guide The Art of Simple holiday gift guide Thistle Farms FashionABLE Noonday Collection Thirty One Bits Subscribe to Around the Table Weekly Network For Good Lipsti

This week, we take a look at what it means to conquer your emotions: When should we let them influence us, and when should we act in spite of them. We are also going to explore how our emotions affect our eating habits. What you'll hear:  Why it's important to have a sense of control over our emotions Situations where we've let our emotions overwhelm us How we learn to cope with emotions When it's ok to let our emotions influence us Practical tips for dealing with emotional eating Can I quote you on that? "You can be angry, but you can't slam doors." Jacey "One of the things emotional flares do is they rob our perspective of the future. So all of the sudden the biggest thing is the present- how we feel right then." Maggie "Your emotional state affects other people." Jacey "Unpleasant emotions serve as indicators, so it's important to pay attention and see what they are trying to tell you." Jacey "When you are really upset, find someone who can be a listening ear but who can also challenge you when you are seeing red and not seeing clearly." Maggie "Sometimes when we are searching for food we are actually searching for the emotions that are associated with it." Maggie Links: Related episode: When does venting cross the line? What the 9 Top Food Cravings Say About Your Emotions Intuitive Eating Thoughts, questions, comments? Find Around the Table on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, or leave a comment below. Maggie on Instagram

We’ve all had a job, responsibility, relationship, or friendship we wanted to run away from. In this episode, we’ll break down the reasons behind our urge to escape, and how to know when to stay put and when to bow out. Plus, a few ideas for friend dates outside the coffee date. Hey, are you following us on Instagram? We'd love to connect with you there! What you'll hear: What prompts our desire for escape (even when staying is the right decision) How we leave without actually leaving (and why it's problematic) Questions to ask when you're deciding whether to stay or go Creative ways to spend time with friends new and old! Can I quote you on that? “There’s a specific brand of existential dread that comes with no end in sight.” Jacey “Having a grass is greener mentality can make us disillusioned with where we are.” Maggie “Look at the big picture and ask, ‘Will I be glad I fought for this?’” Jacey “We kid ourselves into thinking that leaving is the only option to make things better when the reality is sometimes we have the power to change our circumstances or we’re in our circumstances for the purpose of changing them.” Maggie “The change that’s happening in you is actually more important than your immediate comfort or sense of happiness.” Jacey Links: Thoughts on flakiness episode Dealing with toxic relationships episode Thoughts, questions, comments? Find Around the Table on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, or leave a comment below. Maggie on Instagram, Twitter, and her blog Jacey on 

This week, we are joined by author and entrepreneur Hayley Morgan to have a #realtalk conversation about where our clothes come from and how our clothing choices affect more than just our own wardrobes.  In case you missed our announcement last week, we’re giving our most loyal listeners a way to support our work, spend even more time around the table with us, and ensure we’re able to keep making the show. We’re offering fun bonuses to supporters (think bonus episodes, behind the scenes, swag, and a lipstick consultation with Maggie!). If Around the Table is a Monday staple for you, we hope you’ll consider supporting us. Head here to learn more! What you'll hear: What we mean by 'sustainable fashion' Practical steps for moving toward a more sustainable wardrobe Shopping sustainably on a budget Our favorite sustainable brands The story behind Hayley's clothing brand Wildly Co.  Can I quote you on that: "The first step, for me, was curbing my appetite for clothes." Hayley Morgan  "For us to have savings, we are passing that cost on to somebody else." Hayley Morgan "Often with the issues where we find ourselves asking 'oh but does my participation matter,' it's because we are trying to find an excuse to opt-out." Maggie "Companies looking to make money have figured out a way to combine consumerism with pleasure, and it has made it very difficult for us to lessen our appetite for it." Hayley Morgan "As privileged women living in America, we do have a responsibility to say that our desire and our pleasure does not trump somebody else and their hardship." Hayley Morgan "Small changes in my heart lead to big changes in the rest of my life. It may not overturn the horrible global market, but it will change me, and that goes a long way in changing the people around me." Hayley Morgan (AMEN!) Links: Find Hayley Morgan on her website, twitter, and instagram Shop 

It's a pretty big day around here. After two years, we're giving our most loyal listeners a way to support our work, spend even more time around the table with us, and ensure we're able to keep making the show. We're offering fun bonuses to supporters (think bonus episodes, behind the scenes, swag, and a lipstick consultation with Maggie!). If Around the Table is a Monday staple for you, we hope you'll consider supporting us. Head here to learn more! Now, on to the show: This week, we’re discussing how to cultivate friendships with people who are different than us. Plus, our monthly read watch listen follow segment! What you'll hear: Why it's hard to make friends who look and think differently The immense value in such friendships Practical ways to widen our circles What we've been reading, watching, listening to and following Can I quote you on that? “There’s real value to disagreeing or even offending each other and walking through that, but the fear of offending someone shuts us down before we even get to that stage pretty often.” Jacey “If you’re the type of person who seeks challenge, who seeks refinement, who seeks being influenced by a variety of different voices, then the Internet is a great place to do that.” Maggie “Sometimes it’s the looking for points of connection that connects you.” Maggie “Any belief system needs to be tested and put under pressure; if it can only work in a bubble, then there’s something wrong there.” Jacey “It’s as simple as taking a genuine interest, being willing to expand your horizons, and loving the people that you cross paths with – and maybe widening your path a little.” Jacey “What I read is the vegetables to the donuts of what I watch.” Maggie Links: Today's Dietitian The Economist (and the podcast) Jen Wilkin's blog Wome

This week, we take a thoughtful and vulnerable look at body image. We also take a few minutes to break down and define some popular food claims. What you’ll hear: A broader definition of body image Our personal stories of body image struggle (or lack there of) What culture teaches us about beauty, our bodies, and health Thoughts on cultivating healthy body image The defining and debunking of some popular health claims Can I quote you on that? "You compliment the effort, you don't compliment the outcome." Maggie "One of the most damaging things that we've been taught is that weight, in particular, is a moral issue." Jacey "To make assumptions about a person's character, about a person's behavior, about a person's habits based on what is physiologically going on inside their body is absolute (boloney)." Maggie "We don't want other people to think that we think we're pretty." Maggie "There is no greater tool in cultivating a healthy body image than a healthy lifestyle." Maggie Links: Previous related episodes: Style and beauty and fashion, oh my! Quick breakfasts, Whole 30, modesty, and capsule wardrobes Ted Talks:  Why Thinking You're Ugly is Bad for You Looks Aren't Everything. Believe Me, I'm a Model Stripping Away Negative Body Image In My Chair: A Makeup Artists Perspective on Beauty A New Standard of Beauty This American Life: 

This week, we’re sharing our best tips for getting settled when you move to a new city. Plus a little introduction to house plants for brown thumbs. What you'll hear: Ideas for leaving well when you move Why Jacey thought she was being abducted by a UFO the first night in her new apartment How to connect around common interests...including gut bacteria How to dry and freeze fresh herbs Can I quote you on that? “Ask yourself: what can you leave behind [when you move]?” Maggie “Moving is a good time to start a new habit.” Jacey “Mentally steel yourself that [moving] is going to be a couple month long transition.” Maggie “Target owns my soul at this point.” Maggie “You have to get to know a lot of people in order to find your tribe of people.” Jacey “A great way to make a connection in a new place is to put yourself in a position of need.” Maggie “If you are just dipping your toe into the water of owning houseplants, get in slowly. No cannonballs here.” Maggie Links: Happy Little Lovelies Bands in Town Good source for cute pots More houseplant inspiration The best way to freeze fresh herbs How to dry your own herbs Thoughts, questions, comments? Find Around the Table on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, or leave a comment below. Maggie on Instagram, Twitter, and