In Residence with Keith and Laura

Keith King & Laura King
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Hi! We are Keith and Laura. We are creatives and makers at heart and looking to make change, for ourselves and people like us who want to dig a little deeper. When you're In Residence as an artist, a writer, a musician, a leader–you're digging deep and tapping into your creativity. Learning and practicing and honing your craft. Creating teams, building relationships and culture, connecting ideas that may not be clearly connected. We see In Residence doing that via conversation. Join us as we push through uncomfortable growth on our way to make a difference. We like to dig deep, explore, learn, and grow.

  1. 4d ago

    Permission to Refill Your Cup Guilt-Free

    In this mixtape-style episode, Keith and Laura step away from the usual pressure to optimize every moment. Instead, they talk about the music, shows, books, hobbies, routines, and small discoveries that have helped them rest, reconnect, and enjoy life in a busy season. Not everything that supports your growth has to look like work. Sometimes the most helpful thing you can do is choose an activity that brings joy, gives your mind a break, or reconnects you to who you are.Following Curiosity and ConnectionLaura shares how music, language learning, genealogy, and thrifting have given her new energy. Listening to Dolly Parton has been more than nostalgia; it has been a reminder to live with confidence, stay grounded in your values, and use your influence to serve others.She also reflects on the unexpected value of following curiosity. Studying Swedish and Norwegian has helped her better understand the family stories she is uncovering through genealogy research.Permission to Rest and CreateKeith brings a practical perspective on rest, creativity, and self-care. He shares how playing guitar, experimenting with piano, listening to fiction, and solving simple puzzles have offered a welcome change from work, information, and constant self-improvement.He names a familiar tension: feeling guilty when rest does not appear productive. Rather than treating that feeling as a reason to push harder, Keith encourages listeners to notice it and allow a different rhythm when needed.What helps you feel more like yourself?Whether she is singing in the car, learning a new language, enjoying football season, or finding a guitar at a thrift store with the kids, Laura reminds us that joy and connection are often found when we make room for the things that genuinely interest us. Keith aims for small, daily habits like weight lifting, listening or playing music, or setting aside twenty minutes for brain teasers and puzzles that help him decompress.You don’t need a major life change to restore your energy. Small choices can improve your day and reinforce that taking care of yourself is worthwhile. Start with one guilt-free choice that brings you rest, creativity, connection, or enjoyment.Thanks for Joining Us.Visit withkeithandlaura.com for more episodes and resources, and subscribe to In Residence with Keith and Laura wherever you listen to podcasts.Permission to Refill Your Cup Guilt-Free00:00 - Intro00:49 - Music as a way to recharge01:00 - Laura on Dolly Parton, values, and standing tall03:31 - Keith on Glen Hansard and returning to guitar06:19 - Singing, music, and giving the brain a break07:05 - Needing a different rhythm as the season changes08:04 - Entertainment versus constant self-improvement09:17 - Podcast & Show recommendations14:03 - Twin Peaks: The Return17:33 - Sports21:20 - Games, puzzles, and language learning25:12 - Laura’s genealogy research27:31 - Books, audiobooks, and easy listening30:28 - Family recipes, traditions, and connection32:59 - Working out and Thrifting36:23 - Closing thoughts🔊 LISTEN ON: ⚪️  with Keith and Laura🟠  Overcast🟣  Apple 🟢  Spotify 🔵  Amazon 🟠  Audible🔴  YouTube 🔴  YouTube Music📺  Full Episode Playlist📱  Shorts Playlist⚫️  Make Create Build Links- - - Check out withkeithandlaura.comThe show notes were created with assistance from Perplexity AI, which helped generate and organize key points based on the podcast transcript.

    Permission to Refill Your Cup Guilt-Free

  2. Aug 28

    Small Steps, Big Goals | 3 Years of Growth

    Keith and Laura mark the podcast’s third anniversary by looking back at how the show has evolved. From a tentative creative experiment between two partners to making space for conversation, reflection, and the questions that shape everyday life, and personal growth. Laura and Keith discuss the discomfort of being seen, the value of sharing generously, and the practices that have shaped how they approach habits, relationships, work, and larger life goals. Letting Go of PerfectionismKeith reflects on the challenge of creating something for others while also managing self-consciousness and perfectionism. Recording and publishing the podcast required him to loosen the grip of needing everything to be exactly right before sharing it. Improvement and perfectionism are not the same thing. It’s good to care about quality and process, but not when the pursuit of a better outcome prevents meaningful action.Showing Up ConsistentlyLaura shares the practice of “putting a pearl on the string.” The point is not to complete the perfect task or have the perfect day. The point is to show up and take action, even when the action is small, inconvenient, or less polished than you hoped. Laura encourages listeners to build structures that support the person they want to become—using frameworks such as habit stacking and above-the-line thinking to create better conditions for follow-through.Why Not You?You do not need to have everything figured out before you begin. You can make progress by taking the next small step, learning as you go, and allowing your work to grow into something more than you originally imagined.Your goals may feel big, uncertain, or far away. Consistent action creates possibility for the change we seek. Take the next step. Make a new mistake. Move at your own pace. Then come back tomorrow and put another pearl on the string.Thanks for Joining Us.Small Steps, Big Goals | 3 Years of Growth00:00 - Intro00:38 - Celebrating three years of In Residence03:25 - Learning to share more honestly06:15 - Finding an organic rhythm for conversations08:47 - Above-the-line and below-the-line thinking15:32 - Put a pearl on the string16:56 - Pain, uncertainty, and constant work18:12 - The power of small, consistent actions20:12 - Habit stacking and creating conditions for success23:58 - Who is it for, what is it for, and what change are you making?28:38 - Choosing possibility over fear31:11 - What we hope to build in the next three years33:33 - Creating connection, momentum, and community34:05 - Big goals begin with small steps34:57 - Why not you?35:45 - Quote card throwback38:06 - Is it worth trying to do?38:41 - Closing🔊 LISTEN ON:   ⚪️  withkeithandlaura.com🟠  Overcast🟣  Apple🟢  Spotify🔵  Amazon🟠  Audible🔴  YouTube 🔴  YouTube Music📺  Full Episode Playlist📱  Shorts Playlist⚫️  Make Create Build LinksThe show notes were created with assistance from Perplexity AI, which helped generate and organize key points based on the podcast transcript.

    Small Steps, Big Goals | 3 Years of Growth

  3. Aug 21

    Live - Love - Lead | Intentional Living on Purpose

    Life can become crowded quickly. Work demands attention, relationships need care, health can require a new level of focus, and the activities that bring joy are often the first things to be pushed aside. In this episode Keith and Laura explore a simple framework for designing life with intention, on purpose: Live, Love and Lead.These three areas are not meant to divide life into separate boxes. Instead, they offer a way to notice what is giving you energy, what is draining you, what may be missing, and where a small change could make a meaningful difference.Reflection, Seasons, and Small ExperimentsKeith describes the flexible structure the couple uses for gaining clarity. Live includes daily rhythms, wellness, rest, hobbies, creativity, and play. Love focuses on partnership, family, friendships, and community. Lead is where work, caregiving, contribution, and the ways we influence others is explored.His central point is that intentional living begins with reflection. Ask what is working, what feels depleted, and what you want to change. Rather than trying to overhaul everything, Keith encourages small experiments. Playing guitar for five or ten minutes, reaching out to someone you miss, or creating more recovery time after a demanding project can be enough to begin building momentum.Values, Boundaries, and a Full LifeLaura brings attention to the risk of allowing work, leadership, or caregiving to become an entire identity. Meaningful work matters, but it should not require sacrificing wellness, hobbies, relationships, or the parts of life that make a person feel whole.She highlights the importance of communication, shared planning, and boundaries. Making room for connection can be practical: use a shared calendar, talk about upcoming responsibilities, and be honest about what you have capacity for. Boundaries also make it possible to invest energy in relationships and activities that genuinely support your well-being.Start Where You AreAccept the season you are in. Priorities shift as circumstances change, and a meaningful life requires flexibility rather than a rigid definition of balance. A full life is an ongoing practice of noticing, choosing, and adjusting. Consider one question today: What is one small step I can take to better support how I live, love, or lead?Live, Love, Lead with Intention on Purpose00:00 - Intro  01:07 - Why Live, Love, and Lead matter  04:14 - Introducing the three-part framework  06:04 - What it means to Live  06:45 - Leadership is more than a job title  08:25 - What Love includes: relationships, family, and community  09:02 - Wellness, hobbies, rest, and making space for joy  10:29 - Why downtime and recovery are necessary  13:11 - Making time for connection in busy lives  15:19 - Communication and shared calendars  18:02 - Friendship, family, and community as adults  22:12 - Setting healthy boundaries with your time  23:16 - Leading through work, caregiving, and contribution  25:10 - When work and leadership become your identity  28:21 - Priorities change with the seasons of life  34:29 - Designing life intentionally and on purpose   40:29 - Boundaries, expectations, and saying no  43:23 - How to put the framework into practice  44:06 - Reflection questions 46:52 - Start small and celebrate progress  47:06 - Closing thoughts 🔊 LISTEN ON: ⚪️  with Keith and Laura🟠  Overcast🟣  Apple 🟢  Spotify 🔵  Amazon 🟠  Audible🔴  YouTube 🔴  YouTube Music📺  Full Episode Playlist📱  Shorts Playlist⚫️  Make Create Build Links- - - Check out withkeithandlaura.comThe show notes were created with assistance from Perplexity AI, which helped generate and organize key points based on the podcast transcript.

    Live - Love - Lead | Intentional Living on Purpose

  4. Aug 14

    Couples Questions | Strengths & Growth

    In this episode of In Residence, Keith and Laura swap their usual format for a live, unscripted couple's Q&A inspired by another podcast duo. Laura surprises Keith with ten questions about their relationship, from first impressions to what real love looks like after two decades together.Patience, Presence, and Choosing Each OtherKeith talks about growing more patient through parenthood and through Laura's steady presence, noting that she gives him space to find the right words during hard moments. He credits her with pushing him toward adventure he'd otherwise put off, and shares that his clearest "this is my person" moment came recently, during a routine blood pressure check, when his mind drifted to memories of her asleep on the couch. He also reflects on learning to fully enjoy good times instead of bracing for something to go wrong.Grounding, Growth, and Seeing the Best in PeopleLaura describes Keith as her grounding force, the reason she's learned to savor quiet mornings on the deck instead of always chasing the next trip. She recalls how his instinct to give people the benefit of the doubt, rather than gossip, shaped how she treats others. Her own "this is my person" story involves Keith calmly sweeping a garden snake off their deck with a broom. She also shares a memory from years apart, watching him drive by and sensing he was meant to do big things.Real Love Isn't Perfect, It's ConsistentAcross ten questions, Keith and Laura land on the same idea: love isn't about getting everything right, it's about continuing to choose each other, make space to be heard, and hold onto individual identities while building a shared life.Thanks for Joining Us.Couples Questions | Strengths & Growth00:00 - Intro & catching up amid technical difficulties01:15 - Laura reveals the surprise couple's Q&A concept02:23 - Question 1: First impressions of each other05:09 - Question 2: What attracted them beyond looks07:26 - Question 3: What Keith saw in Laura before she saw it in herself11:22 - Question 4: Early relationship memories that shaped them16:11 - Question 5: The moment they each knew "this is my person"22:38 - Question 6: What each partner brings to the other's life24:47 - Question 7: How they've grown and changed together30:14 - Question 8: What they wish their partner could see in themselves35:09 - Question 9: What they do well as a couple and what takes work39:12 - Question 10: What real love looks like after years together44:21 - Wrap-up and sign-off🔊 LISTEN ON: ⚪️  with Keith and Laura🟠  Overcast🟣  Apple 🟢  Spotify 🔵  Amazon 🟠  Audible🔴  YouTube 🔴  YouTube Music📺  Full Episode Playlist📱  Shorts Playlist⚫️  Make Create Build Links- - - Check out withkeithandlaura.comThe show notes were created with assistance from Perplexity AI, which helped generate and organize key points based on the podcast transcript.

    Couples Questions | Strengths & Growth

  5. Jul 31

    Talking Out Loud | Getting Started…Again

    In this first episode of “Talking Out Loud,” Keith invites listeners into the messy, honest middle of getting unstuck and taking a small but meaningful leap. Instead of releasing a safe compilation episode, he chooses to sit down, speak directly to the camera, and hit publish on something new and unfinished.Moving from Comfort to CourageKeith shares how easy it has been to settle into the familiar rhythm of his existing podcast with Laura, even while sensing he was capable of more. He names the tension between staying comfortable and stepping into new formats, new conversations, and new ways of building community. Rather than framing this as a grand reinvention, he focuses on small, consistent steps—using this short episode as a “rep” toward a stronger creative practice.A personal nudge comes from the loss of musician Glen Hansard, whose work and presence deeply shaped Keith’s life. Remembering those encounters and the impact of Hansard’s music, Keith feels a renewed urgency to use his own time well, create work that matters, and show up for the people he loves. Talking Out Loud becomes both a practice and a promise: to get out of his head, say things out loud, and take imperfect action.Moving Past Playing It SafeTalking Out Loud extends the ongoing experiment and exploration of designing a life that works for you. Leaning into the uncomfortable growth can be challenging. If you’re navigating your own version of “starting before you’re ready,” this episode offers a real-time example of what it looks like to take a small step. Listen in, then visit withkeithandlaura.com and subscribe to the podcast to continue the conversation.Thanks Everyone.Talking Out Loud | Getting Started…Again00:00 - Intro00:28 - Why Talking Out Loud and why now01:17 - Feeling stagnant, playing it safe, and fearing new formats02:26 -Struggling to start and wanting to be further along03:46 - Keith’s love of music and the impact of Glen Hansard04:15 - Processing loss and the nudge to use time well05:14 - Inviting listeners to explore Glen Hansard’s work05:55 - Shifting from maintaining to moving forward with projects07:20 - Taking a small leap and aiming for consistent reps08:22 - The origin story of “Talking Out Loud”09:22 - Closing🔊 LISTEN ON: ⚪️  with Keith and Laura🟠  Overcast🟣  Apple 🟢  Spotify 🔵  Amazon 🟠  Audible🔴  YouTube 🔴  YouTube Music📺  Full Episode Playlist📱  Shorts Playlist⚫️  Make Create Build Links- - - Check out withkeithandlaura.comThe show notes were created with assistance from Perplexity AI, which helped generate and organize key points based on the podcast transcript.

    Talking Out Loud | Getting Started…Again

  6. Jul 24

    Designing Life with Simple Joys

    Keith and Laura share their unexpected joy in following the World Cup, especially the way international fans are experiencing everyday American life with genuine delight. Small, shared moments remind us that happiness often shows up in ordinary places.Tattoos, Balance, and Unapologetic JoyKeith shares the story of finally finishing a full-leg tattoo that had been waiting for thirteen years. The session is more than ink; it’s a creative, almost therapeutic way for him to express who he is and bring long-unfinished art to completion. He talks about imagery that grounds and guides him, including a lighthouse and a bouquet of tulips that represent their family. Finishing this tattoo lights him up and becomes a vivid example of unapologetically making space for “me-time” activities—especially when life, schedules, and responsibilities have pushed them aside.Travel, Gardening, and Scaled-Down JoyLaura reflects on what lights her up: music, travel, and even tending her garden. She’s honest about physical limitations and the grief of not keeping up with her beds the way she used to. Yet pulling tall weeds to reach ripening raspberries becomes a small but meaningful win. It shows how joy can be scaled to what’s possible right now, whether that’s a future trip she chooses for herself or a modest gardening session that reconnects her with what she loves.Designing Rhythms That Serve YouTogether, Laura and Keith explore rest, clarity, and cadence—how some joys arrive every week, and others every four or thirteen years. The invitation is simple: get clear on what sparks joy, give yourself permission, and design rhythms that make room for it in real life.Thanks for Joining Us.Designing Life with Simple Joys00:00 - Intro 01:12 - World Cup and “joy scrolling” 06:34 - Keith’s long-delayed tattoo 15:56 - Laura’s support and Keith feeling lit up 16:21 - What lights Laura up? 20:22 - Making room for joy in everyday life 23:11 - Agency, boundaries, and communicating your plans 26:21 - Getting specific instead of doing more 27:01 - Rest, nothingness, and clarity 28:09 - making time for what sparks joy 28:52 - Bringing it back to tempo and connection 29:15 - Outro and appreciation🔊 LISTEN ON: ⚪️  with Keith and Laura🟠  Overcast🟣  Apple 🟢  Spotify 🔵  Amazon 🟠  Audible🔴  YouTube 🔴  YouTube Music📺  Full Episode Playlist📱  Shorts Playlist⚫️  Make Create Build Links- - - To explore more conversations like this, subscribe to the podcast and check out our website at withkeithandlaura.comThe show notes were created with assistance from Perplexity AI, which helped generate and organize key points based on the podcast transcript.

    Designing Life with Simple Joys

  7. Jul 17

    Living in Rhythm | Navigating Different Tempos & Pace

    What happens when two people move through life at different speeds? Keith and Laura explore how tempo shows up in everyday moments: summer vacations, road trips, parties, and even podcast production, and how learning to talk openly about pace has changed their relationship for the better.From Urgency to AwarenessKeith shares how years of working wired him to treat summer as “project season,” making rest feel uncomfortable and vacations surprisingly hard. He notices that his action often depends on rising urgency, which can tip into anxiety or shutdown when too much stacks up at once. Whether it’s getting to events early, racing through road trips with minimal stops, or powering through party prep, he recognizes a pattern of hyper‑vigilant pacing. Over time, Keith has begun to name these tendencies, question when urgency really serves him, and take responsibility for self‑regulating instead of expecting Laura to slow him down.Seasons, Comparison, and GraceLaura describes her long‑held identity as “type A” with multiple projects always in motion and a tendency to save tasks until just before a gathering, then sprint through frosting cakes and cleaning bathrooms. She brings in running and music metaphors to show how forcing yourself to match another’s pace—whether a partner or a social media ideal—can lead to burnout and misplaced priorities. By embracing the idea of seasons and musical changes in tempo, she is learning to honor slower periods, examine why she feels urgent, and offer more grace to herself and Keith.Setting a Shared Pace for Your Best LifeTogether, Keith and Laura highlight that healthy tempo in relationships is less about matching speeds and more about honest communication, negotiated expectations, and respecting each person’s rhythm. When we pause to reflect, talk about what our pace is serving, and adjust with intention, we create space to live our best lives without compromising who we are or what we value. Thanks for Joining Us.Living in Rhythm | Navigating Different Tempos & Pace00:00 - Intro00:38 - Summer rhythms05:08 - Is pace personality? 13:45 - Work vs vacation17:14 - Urgency, pacing, and “what is this in service of?”20:03 - relationship rhythm21:02 - Expectations22:26 -“dad energy”23:02 - clear communication24:00 - negotiation and practical tradeoffs25:18 - nesting instinct26:59 - bears, burnout, and training partners28:33 - Orchestra metaphor29:17 - Letting someone down31:02 - mom life and realistic choices32:04 - negotiating pace34:23 - what’s required and communicating36:18 - Pulling quote card37:25 - Outro🔊 LISTEN ON: ⚪️  with Keith and Laura🟠  Overcast🟣  Apple 🟢  Spotify 🔵  Amazon 🟠  Audible🔴  YouTube 🔴  YouTube Music📺  Full Episode Playlist📱  Shorts Playlist⚫️  Make Create Build Links- - - Check out withkeithandlaura.comThe show notes were created with assistance from Perplexity AI, which helped generate and organize key points based on the podcast transcript.To explore more conversations like this, visit our website and subscribe to the podcast.

    Living in Rhythm | Navigating Different Tempos & Pace

  8. Jul 10

    When Progress Doesn’t Look Like the Plan | Midyear Check‑In

    Keith and Laura check in midyear to discuss what to do when your goals and reality stop matching—and why that doesn’t mean you’re failing. They explore how progress often looks more like experimentation, adjustment, and honest reflection, instead of chasing a straight line from point A to point B. Practicing Measured AmbitionKeith’s word for the year, measured ambition, comes alive as he talks about shifting his focus between family, friendships, health, and creative projects. He admits it’s easy to feel like a failure when energy goes toward relationships instead of new initiatives. Yet he’s learning that he can’t give everything maximum effort at the same time—and that this is simply how life works. By designing his schedule more intentionally, taking tiny first steps on complex tasks, and stacking habits like morning dishes with audiobooks, he builds momentum without sliding into all‑or‑nothing thinking. Ambition becomes a series of tests and experiments rather than a harsh judgment.Transforming Through ConstraintLaura chose “transform” as her word, expecting structured wellness routines and heavy lifting. A significant hip issue changed that plan completely. Instead of pushing through pain, she now focuses on stretching, gentler movement, sleep, cortisol management, and rediscovering joy through music and piano. Along the way, she confronts perfectionist self‑talk and shifts from keeping a “failure list” to keeping an “adjustments list” that honors each small, supportive choice. Her transformation is less about intensity and more about kindness, resilience, and staying in the game.The Next Six MonthsLooking ahead to the rest of the year and designing schedules that support both ambition and recovery, it’s time to adjust. Rethinking progress, designing routines that fit their real lives, and making choices today that our future selves will thank us for. Together, Keith and Laura move away from straight‑line, perfectionist thinking toward small, consistent actions and gentler expectations that still honor their values and long‑term goals.Thanks for Joining Us.When Progress Doesn’t Look Like the Plan | Midyear Check‑In00:00 - Intro 00:39 - Midyear goals check‑in: words for 2026 01:33 - Keith’s word: Measured ambition 04:31 - Laura’s word: Transform 05:28 - When transformation looks different than planned 08:23 - Energy givers vs. energy drains 09:38 - Focusing on what you can do 16:03 - Resentment, routine tweaks, and listening to yourself 17:00 - Showing up when you’re not perfect 17:31 - Experimenting instead of over‑optimizing in your head 18:00 - Habit stacking and finding your energy windows 22:31 - Overwhelm, avoidance, and small first steps 25:55 - Three meaningful things for the rest of 2026 31:04 - Changing expectations without giving up 33:02 - Wellness beyond the scale 35:15 - “What will December thank July for?” 36:02 - Staying in the game the longest 38:34 - Framing, tension, and learning through discomfort 40:10 - ChatGPT for reframing 41:14 - Connection, enjoyment, and perfectionist narratives 44:07 - Closing thoughts and outro🔊 LISTEN ON: ⚪️  with Keith and Laura🟠  Overcast🟣  Apple 🟢  Spotify 🔵  Amazon 🟠  Audible🔴  YouTube 🔴  YouTube Music📺  Full Episode Playlist📱  Shorts Playlist⚫️  Make Create Build Links- - - Check out withkeithandlaura.comThe show notes were created with assistance from Perplexity AI, which helped generate and organize key points based on the podcast transcript.

    When Progress Doesn’t Look Like the Plan | Midyear Check‑In
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Hi! We are Keith and Laura. We are creatives and makers at heart and looking to make change, for ourselves and people like us who want to dig a little deeper. When you're In Residence as an artist, a writer, a musician, a leader–you're digging deep and tapping into your creativity. Learning and practicing and honing your craft. Creating teams, building relationships and culture, connecting ideas that may not be clearly connected. We see In Residence doing that via conversation. Join us as we push through uncomfortable growth on our way to make a difference. We like to dig deep, explore, learn, and grow.

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