Books That Make Us Better
Books That Make Us Better
Kaila Jo
The Books that Make Us Better Podcast is group of progressive gals looking for books that inspire and entertain, provide growth and guidance, and make them better. The epitome of "a motley crew", this group is from different walks of life but they're united in their goals to do better, be better humans, to avoid becoming complacent in life, and remind ourselves and others that where we are today, is not where we will always be. The power to transform our lives within ourselves. We are encouraging listeners to participate through social media and follow along with books of their own.
Cooking with Jessie - Down the Mississippi
If it's too hot, get out of the kitchen, and Kaila is desperately trying to leave but no one is letting her. We cover pots, pans, sauciers, kitchen lexicon, knives, and other fun kitchen stuff. Turns out, Lydia is afraid to season her cast iron, and Jessie brings up tang and sadly, we aren't talking about the delicious orange drink. Also, learn some french while you're here.
Jun 12, 2022
47 min
Cooking with Jessie - Tell me, Chef! An Introduction
New Season - Who Dis? Okay, so we ghosted our last season like a tinder date that went south but we're back and begging for your forgiveness by flipping the switch to a new book, a new topic, and a new way to make us better. The Culinary Arts! Here's a short intro to our new book and this season includes practical application! Join us on the podcast and in the kitchen!
Jun 5, 2022
17 min
"Greenlights" S3 E7 There was some Moisture Involved
My anaconda don't want none unless... you're going to make serious life changes while floating down an African River covered in... well, anacondas. Matthew is playing the naked bongos in this episode and we officially know we don't believe anything that happens - but we had a great time talking about it. Settle in with us and let's all talk about how ridiculous this part of the book is.
Apr 1, 2022
1 hr 4 min
"Greenlights" S3 E6 "Ope"
We wing a lot of things in life... things like eyeliner and this book. We're discussing "The Art of Running Downhill" and doing our best to recount all of the dang movies MM has been in. It's a lot. We're gleaning life lessons from this book and making our way through. A lot was discussed this episode, most importantly, that it was Field of Dreams that was made in Iowa (talking to you, Megan).
Feb 28, 2022
48 min
"Greenlights" Season 3 E5 Tin Can Lamps and Retractions
I think we're settling into Greenlights and things are starting to make more sense for us. Even JESSIE is starting to buy in to what the book is selling. The next couple of parts in the book have pretty easy take-aways and we're all starting to get on the same page. Settle in, we dig into Matthew's stories and dip our toes into an American Educational side conversation.
Feb 7, 2022
1 hr 10 min
"Greenlights" S3 E4 Awkward Australia
Well, this next episode covers Matthew's time spent as a foreign exchange student in Australia. He learns what it means to have boundaries and uphold them, which is probably a lesson we're all still learning. It is, however, a very awkward and weird part of this book. We dive into the odd together though, it's never as scary when you aren't alone! 
Jan 31, 2022
35 min
"Greenlights" S3E3 Owen Wilson is not Matthew McConaughey
Well, last week we discovered that Jessie thinks all of Matthew's stories are fakery, and this week we discover Kaila doesn't know the difference between McConaughey and Owen Wilson. Turns out, they're two different people. We delve into outlaw logic this week, the dangers of Oil of Mink, and maybe why Matthew is so good at stretching the truth. Let's dig in!
Jan 24, 2022
45 min
"Greenlights" S1 E2 - Mr. McConaughey, I need more evidence.
Let's not play coy, Jessie thinks a lot of these stories aren't true, and we decided we're all on the same page with that. But as we delve through the first part of Greenlights, the power of all four of our brains are making it make a little more sense. If you're a little confused as well, then episode two of season three might be for you!
Jan 17, 2022
42 min
"Greenlights" S3E1 Matthew Mcconaugh-Who?
It's the Season 3 opener and we're back with a new year, a few resolutions, and a whole lot of self-care. We ease into our S3 book, "Greenlights", after catching up with each other first. We're happy to be back and we hope you are, too. So, grab your copy of "Greenlights" and settle in! We have a book to read! Happy 2022!
Jan 10, 2022
27 min
S2.5/E1 "It's Reese's Tree Season" - An Episode about our relationship with food - Featuring Debbie Saroufim
What is moderation with food? Do we find our value as women in taking care of a household, exercising, eating right, and doing all of the things that need to get done in a day? And how does eating relate to all of that? Because, quite honestly, Reese's Tree's are back on the shelves and life gets a lot more complicated. In this episode, we're talking with Debbie Saroufim who is a Body Relationship Coach. This is a super interesting episode about bodies throughout history, how to combat social stereotypes, and how do we learn to give ourselves some grace in how we relate to food? We found out you CAN go to couples therapy for your relationship between yourself and food! Check Debbie out at bodyrelationship.com. To purchase the workshop that we talk about in this episode, visit bodyrelationship.com/mindfuleating or send her an email at [email protected].
Nov 22, 2021
48 min
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