Mind Your Biscuits

Lucy VanderVoort
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Episodes grow whenever they’re ready to bloom 🌱 Mind Your Biscuits is a time capsule where I document my side quests, have conversations with friends, and capture my thoughts at this moment in time. 🎙️ I have lots of thoughts and ideas and no one asked, but I needed an outlet to share 🤷‍♀️ Let's dive into ramblings from self improvement and productivity to world news and human behavior.

  1. 10/23/2025

    Is 75 Hard Worth It?

    Is 75 hard worth it? The popular mental toughness & fitness challenge, which really grew a large cult following post-COVID, is intense. It requires lots of commitment, no excuses, and grit. We’re gonna talk about what this challenge entails, our experiences in trying, and if we thought it was worth it. 00:00 Introduction to 75 Hard Challenge 01:45 Origins and Philosophy of 75 Hard 04:43 Components of the 75 Hard Challenge 05:56 Personal Experiences and Accountability 09:27 Challenges Faced During the Program 11:38 Dietary & Food Modifications 13:22 No alcohol or cheat meals 16:35 Two 45-Minute Workouts 16:52 Workout Routines and Consistency 21:47 Finding Structure in Chaos 22:16 The Challenge of Hydration: Drinking One Gallon of Water 26:50 Reading Preferences and Challenges 32:39 Documenting Progress: The Picture Dilemma 34:50 Was 75 Hard Worth It? 35:04 Reflections on the 75 Hard Experience 38:29 Tips for Getting Through 75 Hard

    46 min

  2. 10/09/2025

    Hot Takes & Unpopular Opinions

    Joined by my co-host James! Talking about hot takes and unpopular opinions: 00:00 Intro to Hot Takes & Unpopular Opinions 08:13 I want to replace all driving and cars with autonomous vehicles 14:49 We are too connected as a society 20:00 We don't need to teach kids to share 26:04 Your feelings don't matter 32:00 People give corporations too much flak 36:00 Recently learning about surveillance pricing keywords (and suchwhatnot): hot takes, unpopular opinions, autonomous vehicles, mental health, technology, sharing, corporate responsibility, travel experiences, apartment management

    41 min

  3. 10/02/2025

    Reading 42 Books in 2025

    Back at it - with a fun lil reading episode. I have officially surpassed my 2025 reading goal with 3 months left in the year (yippee 🎉) I'm sharing quick tips and action steps for how I did this! chapters (or thereabouts) 00:40 Setting my reading goal for 2025 02:44 Strategies for Achieving Reading Goals 04:34 Front-load reading toward the beginning of the year 05:19 Default to Reading (especially during small pockets of time) 06:11 Invite friends to read with you! 07:10 Switch up genres depending on your mood (don't be afraid of change) 08:33 Exploring New Authors and Genres 09:01 Read more indie/self-published authors 10:34 What will my 2026 goal be? keywords and such reading goals, book recommendations, reading strategies, personal development, indie authors, reading habits, self-improvement, book genres, Kindle, reading challenge

    11 min

  4. 09/04/2025

    Life Reset (Running, Playing Violin, Making Soundtracks to My Life)

    More about my recent endeavors. Namely, running, dancing, playing violin, small business consulting, and more! A few takeaways per Spotify AI: Going into the office energizes me.Documenting my life through this podcast is therapeutic.Moving has prompted me to reassess my priorities and goals.Crafting playlists helps me focus and stay motivated.I want to embrace new hobbies without the pressure of perfection.Exploring small business consulting Trying new things is essential for personal growth. Key Topics: podcast, personal growth, hobbies, entrepreneurship, music, mindfulness, life changes, playlists, self-improvement, routines My mantra this week was done is better than perfect - enjoy ☺️

    20 min

  5. 08/14/2025

    Generating Content Ideas & Getting Your Creativity Back

    I chatted with my friend Nisha from TheDailyRayy on Instagram about how she has been working behind the scenes to increase her social media presence online. We also discussed how we find inputs and outputs for our creativity. Enjoy! 00:00 Introduction and Creative Outlets 02:12 Building a Social Media Presence 03:57 Content Creation Strategies 06:03 Balancing Work and Creativity 10:54 Exploring New Interests and Experiences 14:20 Creativity outside of social media 15:09 Public Speaking with Toastmasters 20:17 Playing instruments 22:17 Reading 27:26 Drawing 28:14 Challenge your brain 30:15 Scrapbooking night 33:48 Thrifting & Zero-Waste Lifestyle 39:02 Fashion and personal style 40:16 Sewing 43:30 Tattoos & piercings

    48 min

  6. 08/07/2025

    10. How to Get Out of a Rut

    Back again with the man, the myth, the legend - James 🎉 We are talking about how to get out of a rut. What even is a rut? For me it's a nagging, numbing, or overwhelming feeling. Maybe you feel overwhelmed, or under pressure, or have a general mood of disconnect. Basically, the math is not mathing. We're putting pause on that today. James and I are chatting in this minisode about how to get back into a rhythm and flow of a life you enjoy living. Timestamps below and enjoy! 07:41 1. Get back to the basics of self care 08:54 2. Take a shower 13:37 3. Set a 20 minute cleaning timer 16:02 4. Work on a spreadsheet 18:21 5. Do a fridge audit 20:53 6. Start small to get momentum 21:53 7. Turn your phone off (physically power it down) 23:27 8. Write, read, or ponder 24:43 10. Try visualization 25:55 11. Make the algorithm work in your favor 27:35 12. Have a fluid schedule 29:42 13. Know your tendencies (before & after a rut) 30:44 14. Set reminders/wallpapers to motivate you 32:22 15. Tell someone

    34 min

  7. 07/31/2025

    9. How to Thrive at Work

    Alongside my best friend and pretty neat gal, Meredith, we chat about the qualities, attributes, and actions that can help you stand out in your job. This is not a how-to guide on landing a job nor is it a roadmap for finding your dream job. This will be our Gen Z take on standing out in the career you have and becoming invaluable as an employee. Enjoy! 00:00 Navigating Technical Difficulties 01:55 How we got started in the corporate world 05:09 Match the Job to Your Priorities 08:19 Have a Sense of Urgency 09:57 Tell People How You Operate 12:34 Ask Others How to Improve 16:38 Modify Your Work Environment & Habits 19:32 Close the Loop & Follow Through 21:24 Be Solution-Oriented 22:39 Use Behavioral Psychology & Bring Positive Vibes 25:55 Be Curious (Seek to Understand) 28:13 Change Your Posture & Tone 31:40 Your Actions Should Have Business or Network Impact 36:22 Practical Tips for Workplace Efficiency 36:50 Inbox Zero & Keyword Searches 37:01 Use Templates on Outlook Email 37:36 Block Time for Lunch & End of Day Planning 39:05 To-Do List on Outlook 40:29 Message Yourself on Teams 41:11 Respond to Yourself on Email 42:07 Have a fidget item for meetings 42:17 Effective Meeting Strategies 43:15 Go into Meetings with an Agenda 43:42 Have a Good Note-Taking System 45:56 Try Digital Tools like OneNote or Notion 48:03 Follow Up with Short Emails and Specific Action Items 49:08 Be Tech Savvy 51:05 Starting Grad School (MBA Program)

    56 min

  8. 07/24/2025

    8. Apartment Hunting in Dallas

    Apartment hunting in Dallas - so many options and so little time. In this episode, I dive in to my apartment scorecard and spreadsheet as well as the factors that led us to move in the first place. Enjoy! 00:00 Why I am doing a solo episode 07:42 Factors Influencing the Move 16:45 Guy got kicked out of our apartment complex 17:33 Do people actually use amenities? 18:24 Traffic in Dallas and Garbage Commute Times 20:10 Comparing Driving Between States (Colorado, Wyoming, California, Texas) 23:15 Living near growing businesses 25:25 Will our application get accepted? 25:52 Why we are renting instead of buying

    30 min
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Episodes grow whenever they’re ready to bloom 🌱 Mind Your Biscuits is a time capsule where I document my side quests, have conversations with friends, and capture my thoughts at this moment in time. 🎙️ I have lots of thoughts and ideas and no one asked, but I needed an outlet to share 🤷‍♀️ Let's dive into ramblings from self improvement and productivity to world news and human behavior.

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    Lucy VanderVoort
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  • Episodes
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