As Season One of Seven Plates Spinning comes to a close, Liz reflects on the origin of the show and the most important lesson she learned in the first few months of the podcast. Please take 5 minutes to complete the listener feedback survey: ht

Finding the funny side of motherhood

Apr 30th, 2021 24m 41s

Some days, all you can do is laugh (or cry) at all the craziness motherhood sends your way. It helps when you have a few funny mom friends to help you find the humor in the chaos. In this episode, Liz is joined by Margaret Ables and Amy Wilson

Learn how to embrace a “live with less” mindset

Apr 15th, 2021 19m 50s

There's been a lot of talk lately about living a simpler life, slowing down, and being more intentional about how we live our lives. This conversation has been fueled in large part by the pandemic, but minimalism is definitely not a new concept

Springtime is the perfect time for renewal and reinvention

Apr 1st, 2021 20m 28s

Springtime is the perfect time to focus on renewal, rejuvenation and reinvention. Particularly, this year as we start to see the light at the end of the tunnel on this long period of pandemic lockdown. It’s time for a fresh start, whether that'

Pro tips for choosing, opening and enjoying Champagne (hint: ditch the flute!)

Mar 18th, 2021 21m 31s

Did you know that a champagne bottle should not make a popping sound when uncorked properly? Or, that a flute is actually not the best type of glass for enjoying champagne? Turns out, there’s a lot to learn about how to select a bottle that wil

Working from home? It may be time to take your office on the road

Mar 4th, 2021 16m 29s

Many people have been stuck working from a spare bedroom or kitchen table for months because of the pandemic. And, while some companies are moving towards reopening offices, many are offering flexibility for employees to continue working remote

Love is in the air! Let’s talk about maintaining healthy relationships

Feb 17th, 2021 17m 42s

The connections we form with others can be a source of strength, comfort, courage and joy. Particularly during challenging times, it’s important to maintain relationships that help to lift you up, and avoid those that are hurtful or draining. I

Curious about medical grade skincare and cosmetic procedures? Me too!

Feb 4th, 2021 21m 47s

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports that there were over 18 million cosmetic procedures in the US in 2019, and 92% of those procedures were done on women. Maybe you’ve always thought of yourself as someone who’d would never get cos

Feeling overwhelmed? If you're a Gen X woman, you’re not alone.

Jan 21st, 2021 23m 45s

Gen X women were raised being told we could “have it all.” So why are so many of us feeling perpetually exhausted and generally overwhelmed by the demands of day-to-day life? In her timely New York Times bestseller Why We Can’t Sleep: Women’s N

Use these 7 lessons from 2020 to start this year off right

Jan 7th, 2021 23m 17s

There are many things from 2020 that we’d all love to leave in the past and never revisit. But happily, there are lots of learnings from Seven Plates Spinning that we can carry with us into 2021 to help start the year off right. Check out Liz’s

What we all need to know about perimenopause

Dec 16th, 2020 22m 48s

The path towards menopause can start as early as your mid-30s. The symptoms can be confusing, embarrassing, and even painful. So why does no one talk about perimenopause? It’s time to demystify one of the least talked about major health transit

Think “precrastination” beats procrastination? Think again.

Dec 11th, 2020 17m 2s

We’ve all been warned against putting things off until the last minute. So you might think that “precrastination” – completing a task sooner than it needs to be done – is a better bet. But, it’s not that simple! Liz talks to a Washington State

Meet a skincare innovator who wants you to go wild

Dec 4th, 2020 19m 36s

Entrepreneur Sally Kim talks about her unconventional career path, how she strives for balance, and why she’s pushing to make the beauty industry more inclusive. We Are Wild: https://wearewild.us/

Set healthy boundaries to stay sane this holiday season

Nov 24th, 2020 22m 23s

Executive Coach Kristine Steinberg joins Liz to talk about the importance of boundary setting in your professional and personal life. You’ll learn why having healthy boundaries is particularly important right now and how to get started if you’r

The Life-Changing Power of Living By a 24-Hour Clock

Nov 19th, 2020 20m 39s

“Corporate Hippie” Justine Fedak talks about confronting challenges and the life-changing power of choosing to live by a 24 hour clock. Justine Fedak: https://justinefedak.com/

Clean Out and Organize Your Closet Like a Pro

Nov 11th, 2020 15m 11s

Is your closet in need of a cleanout but you’re not sure how to get started? Wardrobe stylist Vanessa Valiente coaches you through how to sort through the items in your closet, determine when it’s time to let something go, and keep what’s left

Is it just me... Or is this week exhausting?!

Nov 5th, 2020 3m 49s

We've made it through election day but we're still in the thick of election week. And the stress isn't letting up! So, instead of a full episode, Liz is sharing a short Seven Plates Spinning message to help you get through the week. Hang in the

Find Fulfillment by Living a Startup Life (Part 2)

Oct 25th, 2020 18m 19s

Liz reconnects with Dr. Anna Akbari, sociologist, speaker, and author of Startup Your Life: Hustle and Hack Your Way To Happiness for part two of their conversation about using lessons from startup companies to put yourself on the path towards

Want to be Happier? Try Living Like a Startup (Part 1)

Oct 24th, 2020 16m 27s

Liz talks to Dr. Anna Akbari, a sociologist, speaker, and author of Startup Your Life: Hustle and Hack Your Way To Happiness, about strategies for boosting your happiness and success by living life like a Silicon Valley startup. Be inspired by

Banish Lockdown Overload with these Self-Care Tips

Oct 23rd, 2020 20m 43s

Welcome to Seven Plates Spinning! In this first episode of the podcast we’re talking about how to keep your calm and practice self-care during the pandemic lockdown. Liz talks to women across the country who share their tips for staying sane an

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