Me: I always listen to audiobooks on my commute, so I need my new car to have one.
A: Is that really the most important thing? I don't even know if they make cars with CD players anymore...
Me: YES THAT IS CRUCIAL I WILL NOT COMPROMISE!
Yeah... cars don't have CD players anymore.
HOWEVER! My awesome new car does have the less-ancient technology of Bluetooth connectivity, meaning a. I can make and receive calls from my car without putting my phone on speaker and shadily holding it where the police wouldn't see me if they were to be looking out for that and b. I can listen to things that are on my phone! I was going to figure out an Audible or other audiobook subscription, but then, I discovered Podcasts!
I know that most people have probably been listening to podcasts for ages, but I, being way behind the times apparently, have not. So it's a whole new world to me!
Here are some of the ones that I've been enjoying:
1. Balanced Bites Podcast
I've loved Diane Sanfilippo since I've known about her! I have two cookbooks that she wrote or co-wrote, one of which is a general guide to Paleo (Practical Paleo). I ALSO went to see her speak with the co-authors of Mediterranean Paleo Cooking, which is a fabulous cookbook!
I love the Balanced Bites podcast, which is Diane and Liz Wolfe, of Real Food Liz. They're both Holistic Nutritionists, but Diane is more of the talker on nutrition-related things and fitness, and Liz knows a lot about self-care stuff (skin care, beauty products, etc.) although she also talks a lot about nutrition. It's a really cool combination of interviews and answering people's questions about paleo stuff and beyond! I've started listening from the beginning (around 2011) so that I get some of the fundamentals answered, and have also been listening to the more recent podcasts, which tend to be more specialized. It's really interesting for me to learn about health, wellness, and nutrition from a holistic perspective!
2. Overeaters Anonymous LA Intergroup Speakers
Although I personally am not interested in joining a 12-step program myself, I know they have helped a lot of people with various addictions to stay away from those addictions. These podcasts are speakers from an LA meeting of Overeaters Anonymous, and it's really interesting to hear people's stories about their struggles with food. There are a lot that I can personally relate to, and I'm sure others can as well. I find it really entertaining to hear some people as speakers as well!
3. Meditation Podcasts
One of my goals is to start going to bed earlier - I've been trying, but it hasn't always happened. However, I am making some attempts. Listening some meditation podcasts before I go to bed has helped me slow my thoughts and relax a bit. One particular podcast that I listened to was the Meditation Oasis Podcasts - they have a lot of different meditation podcasts for various situations (e.g. Meditation for Grief, Meditation for Body Awareness, Chakras, Breath Awareness...) and I really like the "deep relaxation" ones for bedtime - usually I'm asleep before they're done!
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A Whole30 Update as well, in case you want one! I'm on Day 22. 8 more days! I'm not really counting it down this time, or anything... I may go a few days longer than 30 this time.
Some of the benefits I've seen so far are:
- Better energy throughout the day
- One of the dry patches of skin on my hands seems to be going away
- More consistent good mood... most of the time!
- My nails are fabulous!
- I feel generally healthier and happier with what I'm putting in my body
- I also feel more confident!
- Psychologically, I am definitely feeling very stable around the food stuff. It's a good feeling!
This time, there haven't really been many drawbacks for me. Last time, running totally sucked. This time, while I've noticed that I've been slower in pace by a bit, it's been okay because I haven't been putting pressure on myself to try and go fast or complete/train for any races. That will come soon enough! I've also tried to pick places that will work for me better prior to eating out, and planning for when that doesn't happen. Mentally, I think I was more prepared this time having already done the Whole30 once. I think last time, though, I felt like I was losing weight (and did), and this time I'm not so sure, even though I had gained a few in February. Then again, that is not my reason for doing a Whole30, and I think just checking in and seeing the number objectively after I'm done with my Whole30 will be the best way to go. The psychological benefits and little non-scale victories is what is keeping me going.
I'll definitely give an update once I'm finished with the Whole30!
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