And just like that, we arrive at the final episode of 2019. It’s been quite the ride folks, and in the last hostful of the year, Ben and I look back over what has been a massively transformative year for both of us.
We talk about the sometimes bumpy transition between travelling and putting down roots, end of year burnout and our thoughts on the future as a new year (and a new decade) peeks around the corner.
If you’ve been listening to the show for a while you might remember that we did a Top 10 hostful at the end of 2017, where we listed some of the most fun and memorable experiences of the year. We bring that back in today’s episode, not only because it’s a light-hearted way to think back on what we’ve done, where we’ve been and some of the experiences we’ve had, but it’s also a really fun lens through which to view the year that was.
We talk through our individual favourite:
- TV show
- small detail
- movie
- new destination
- book
- discovery
- album
- new podcast
- meal
- experience
We also use it as an opportunity to reflect on bigger lessons at the same time, which leads me to talk about my conflicted relationship with travel at the moment, book plans for 2020 and a little of what you can expect from the podcast next year too.
Before I sign off for the year I just wanted to thank you all for listening to the show, for submitting such excellent questions, for offering feedback and encouragement and for being our crew. It’s wonderfully buoying to know that I’m not the lone weirdo in the room anymore, that there are loads of people who want to slow down and live more intentionally. And that’s honestly such a gift, so thank you!
Also, if you’re worried about pogpast withdrawal symptoms over the January break, fear not! The annual Summer Series/Winter Warmies (where we share some of our favourite past episodes) will be in your earholes all through the holidays, with the first episode dropping on Jan 2.
Until then, have a wonderful, safe, peaceful holiday season and I’ll catch you next decade.
Brooke xx
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Things to Check Out After Today’s Episode:
- The Handmaid’s Tale
- Schitt’s Creek
- No Reservations
- Fernie BC
- The Fernie AF Pop-Up (info via @kate.lou.weezy on Instagram)
- The Testaments by Margaret Atwood
- Your Own Kind of Girl by Clare Bowditch
- The Van Apfel Girls are Gone by Felicity McLean
- Home by John Butler Trio
- Shred Kelly
- Armchair Expert
- Eyes on Gilead
- Primitive Imprint Tattoo
- And a peek at Corson’s work…
As always, thank you for listening and have a wonderful break!
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