It's not exactly clear what we mean when we say "self care." By popular usage, it could mean anything from going to yoga to spending a Saturday in bed. Self care is front and center in our conversations about work-life balance, and it's all ove

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S2 Bonus: Furlough Special

Jan 22nd, 2019 6m 55s

The government has been shutdown for more than 30 days now. This podcast is about what we do outside of work, but what do we do when there is no work? We talked with furloughed feds in DC at 2 bars offering shutdown specials - Capitol Lounge

Give a Little Bit

Dec 28th, 2018 21m 31s

Giving back to our communities is sometimes like exercising and eating well - we know we should do it, it makes us feel good, but if we're not in the habit, it can be hard to know where to start. This episode is about volunteering and giving b

Creating a Side Hustle

Oct 8th, 2018 28m 48s

Creative side hustles can range from stand up comedy to painting, writing to podcasting, baking to music. We pursue side hustles for any number of reasons: to build a career, to scratch that creative itch, or to share our unique voice. This e

Flag Football Game Day

Aug 29th, 2018 22m 19s

Young professionals in DC play social sports as a way to meet new people, stay in shape, and have fun. Sometimes, the focus is fun. In the league Project Black Flag, the focus is winning. On this episode of DC Diary, we follow two teams in th

What's Your 5–9?

Jul 25th, 2018 23m 10s

Welcome back to a brand new season of DC Diary! In season two, we're focusing on anything outside of your 9-5. Episode one is all about how we keep our personal and professional lives separate... Or how we don't. “I'm a very professional, pol

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Bonus! DC Diary Short Submission for DC WebFest

Apr 8th, 2018 3m 30s

If you haven't heard the exciting news, DC Diary won Gold at the DC WebFest this weekend! We're totally honored and blown away, and we're totally going to refer to ourselves as "award-winning podcasters" from here on out. For the festival, we

Earth to Washington

Jan 22nd, 2018 21m 24s

Sometimes we get caught up in the crazy news cycle and we lose track of what's really going on around us. In this episode, we do a quick reality check for Washingtonians. At happy hour, you answered the question, "What's something everyone kno

The One About Dating in DC

Dec 7th, 2017 37m 49s

Forging relationships in DC can involve a certain amount of nuance - we trade business cards for friendship and flirt at receptions to find a date. On this episode of DC Diary, we explore the dating scene and how we can meet and connect with o

Where It Feels Like Home

Oct 3rd, 2017 38m 22s

When you live in DC, chances are most of your friends grew up somewhere else. And whether home is inside or outside the beltway, it seems like we're always missing somewhere. Our guests are from South Dakota, Colombia (by way of Virginia), Afgh

Busyness As Usual

Aug 3rd, 2017 28m 4s

In this episode of DC Diary, hear your stories from our recording happy hours on stress and burnout. Also featuring an interview with an entrepreneur about reaching her breaking point. Today’s episode was brought to you by Time On The Hill. Tim

Is Happy In My Five Year Plan?

May 26th, 2017 23m 26s

Hear from a former DC police officer and a life coach as we explore what happiness means and what it takes to achieve it. What you’ll hear on this show is stories that are told in one on one interviews and candid conversations from the recordin

Inside the Beltway

Mar 16th, 2017 25m 41s

Hear from a consultant, Hill staffer, and former White House advisor on what it's really like in Washington, DC today. First hand, from the capital, here’s what it’s all about. What you’ll hear on this show is stories that are told in one on on

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