Today's guest has a bookish birthday trip in the works. When Barbara Andrade DuBransky told us about her tradition of taking big trips with her best friend to mark big life milestones, Anne knew she wanted to talk about Barbara's upcoming European trip.
Barbara and her friend are passionate readers who rely on their libraries to help them plan and prepare f ... Show More
Sep 30
Ep 496: Warm and inviting stories of hearth and home
When the world feels heavy, many of us reach for books. Today's guest is looking for a specific style of comfort reads. Jemima Welsh is joining Anne today all the way from Brisbane, Australia, where she lives with her family and her pets, including four chickens named for the Mar ... Show More
53m 57s
Sep 23
Ep 495: Fall Book Preview sneak peek
,The team at MMD HQ has always been enthusiastic about fall reading. We shared our first Fall Book Preview back in 2019, and last week we released the seventh annual edition. Today, we’re sharing a sneak peek into this year's event that concludes with Anne describing the first th ... Show More
37m 9s
Jul 2024
More Happier: Adventure! Japan, Prep for England, and Travels with a Young-Adult Child
We talk about a highlight from my recent trip to Japan, and about the (wonderful) experience of traveling with a young-adult child. We also discuss how we’re reading novels as part of our preparation for our upcoming sisterly hiking adventure in England.Get in touch: podcast@gret ... Show More
15m 21s
May 2025
Katie and her Husband, Ryan Talk Family Travel -- All of Their Do's and Don'ts for a Successful Trip with Kids
Katie and her husband, Ryan, share their favorite spots for traveling with their daughter, Iris, and parenting advice when it comes to traveling with kids. From hotel recommendations to tackling the airport, pop-up potties, and iPad rules, they give advice to be able to travel an ... Show More
33m 4s
Sep 2024
2305: Why You Should Consider an Adventure Honeymoon by Ali Cornish of Everthrive on Wedding Planning Advice
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2305:Ali Cornish shares the story of her unconventional honeymoon, where she and her husband chose to camp around Iceland in ... Show More
11m 52s
Apr 2025
At 94, Iconic Writer, Judith Viorst, Has Thoughts to Share That We Need to Hear
With refreshing candor, renowned author Judith Viorst shares profound insights from her latest book, Making the Best of What's Left: When We're Too Old to Get the Chairs Reupholstered, inviting us into the vulnerabilities and unexpected joys of aging. Discover practical strategie ... Show More
52m 42s