Totes Pod Abi Treut

On this episode, I share the war going on between the MOTIVATOR part of me and the LITTLE ABI/THE EXHAUSTED ONE part of me. I also share my own "Letter from Love" inspired by the recent ritual of Elizabeth Gilbert (author of Eat, Pray, Love; City of Girls; Big Magic; and so many more books), that I learned about from a recent podcast episode of We Can Do Hard Things.



I was also inspired to tell this story by a beautiful email and blog post by Kara Brook Brown, the owner and founder of Bee Inspired by Waxing Kara (beeinpsiredgoods.com). Bee Inspired has some of my most favorite (and coveted products), including my most favorite body butter, face masks (I'm obsessed with the Clarity Dry Mask), honey, honey lollipops, tea, candles and so much more. You must check it out. The blog post is found here: https://beeinspiredgoods.com/blogs/good-reads/cultivate-self-love



FYI this is not a sponsored podcast episode or anything. I just simply adore Bee Inspired (and love listening to We Can Do Hard Things) and wanted to share them with you!



Extra special thanks to my therapist for expert guidance and helping me learn to give space, room, acceptance, and love to every part of myself.

Hi there Totes Pod fans! It's been almost a year since I made an episode for you, so there's a lot of catching up to do. Basically, I live in Florida now, so I am telling you about what it's been like to adjust to this new land.

It turns out I've been putting a lot of people on pedestals, and I don't love this. I want to address this with you, as you may be one of the people I have put on a pedestal! I might even have you up on a pedestal right this very second. If so, I hope to change that and I endeavor to see you as a whole human being, rather than some majestic god or oracle. 

My dearest love… the place I’ve loved forever. New York City. I’ve written her several poems, sung to her while walking upon her sidewalks and streets… performed on her stages, and wished I could stay here forever. There’s no place more magical to me.

What a holiday season it has been so far. I have been working pretty much non-stop, likely the most hours I've ever worked during a 4th quarter while working in retail (the gift business). I've felt pretty Scroogelike and Grinchy.... I've not been in any mood to celebrate or be joyful. I've struggled with being grateful. Yet, I just had a realization and remembered what this time of year used to mean for me, and I wanted to share it here with you. Thank you for joining me in 2022 as my Totes Pod fam. Wishing you a Happy and Healthy New Year! 

Hi there, Totes Pod fam! I've missed you. I'm deep in the heinously wretched 4th quarter (as an email marketer) in the gift industry. It's SUPER FUN. (I am being sarcastic.) Anyway, I wanted to give you a little, brief, and fun episode, so I am singing for you the very songs I sing to my little kittles--- my little kitty cats. I hope you enjoy it!