Best Gretchen Happy Hour Podcasts (2024)

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How Neseret ended her dependence on medication and transformed her life through education, committed action, and self-compassion (#62) 1:04:14

1h ago1:04:14

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Listen to the podcast episode (audio only) Neseret’s experience with insomnia began when she tried tapering off an antidepressant she had been taking for 13 years. Every time she tried to get off the medication she found herself unable to sleep. Although a move from shift work to regular daytime hours and being more active during the day helped to …

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Randi Minetor - The Complete Language of Birds 26:05

3h ago26:05

26:05

Randi Minetor's The Complete Language of Birds dives into an unusual dimension of historical and arcane knowledge with the study of birds. A collection of fun and interesting facts about birds gathered from science and culture, the stunning illustrations and lively descriptions make this an engaging guide you’ll return to again and again. Check out…

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How Bryan recovered from insomnia by putting less effort into sleep and more effort into living his life (#61) 1:00:22

1M ago1:00:22

1:00:22

Listen to the podcast episode (audio only) When Bryan got sick he experienced an entire night of no sleep for the first time in his life. He didn’t sleep the next night, either. When his sleep didn’t get back on track, Bryan started to believe that he had lost the ability to sleep and that belief generated a lot of anxiety. As sleep consumed more a…

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Sophie Osborn - Feather Trails 36:22

26d ago36:22

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Sophie Osborn's Feather Trails: A Journey of Discovery Among Endangered Birds is the story of one woman’s remarkable work with a trio of charismatic, endangered bird species—and her discoveries about the devastating threats that imperil them. A wildlife biologist and birder, Osborn reveals how the harmful environmental choices we’ve made—including …

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How Emily transformed her sleep by accepting insomnia and committing to meaningful daily actions (#60) 1:09:14

2M ago1:09:14

1:09:14

Listen to the podcast episode (audio only) Emily’s insomnia struggle began around four months after the birth of her baby. Even though her daughter was sleeping well, Emily was finding it really difficult to fall asleep. She started to get nervous and anxious as her level of exhaustion intensified. When the medication prescribed by her doctor didn’…

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Chit Chat Catch Up | fire alarm incident, hair extensions, & more! 58:57

2M ago58:57

58:57

I've missed you guys! We catch up on this past month of travels recapping NYC, Nantucket, RI, + more. I chat all about my Cape Cod summer flying by and how it's already making me sad. I share for the first time a change I'm making with my hair and I also tell a crazy story that just happened last night as I'm posting this! I hope you enjoy :) This …

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Geoff Wisner - A Year of Birds 28:59

2M ago28:59

28:59

Geoff Wisner's A Year of Birds is a work of art as well as a work of literature. With 150 watercolors and field sketches by renowned bird artist Barry Van Dusen and a foreword by celebrated naturalist Peter Alden, the author of numerous Audubon Field Guides, Henry David Thoreau's writings on birds are showcased in a way never seen before. Unlike pr…

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How Kirstin rediscovered her natural ability to sleep after feeling completely dependent on sleeping pills (#59) 1:10:01

3M ago1:10:01

1:10:01

Listen to the podcast episode (audio only) Kirstin began using medication every now and then to help her sleep on Sunday nights. When she faced a big personal challenge that made sleep more difficult, she started to use it more often. The plan was to take a small dose to get her through that difficult period and then stop the medication because she…

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Chat w/ My Bestie Taylor | Finding a Career You Love, Relationship Advice, Family, Friends + more! 1:21:53

4M ago1:21:53

1:21:53

It's been over 4 years since we've heard from my bff Taylor so I thought it was about time to catch up again! She updates us in all areas of her life: career, relationship, exercise, + more. She has so much to say about finding a career she loves, and how she balances work and her social life. She explains how movement is the best start to her day,…

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Sarah T. Dubb - Birding with Benefits 31:48

4M ago31:48

31:48

Sarah T. Dubb's, Birding with Benefits, published by Gallery Books is a romance novel about a divorcée who embarks on her “year of yes” and crosses paths with a shy and sensitive birdwatcher who changes her life. Newly divorced, almost-empty-nester Celeste is finally seeking adventure and putting herself first, clichés be damned. So when a friend a…

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The Best of Cape Cod | my recommendations living here 58:41

4M ago58:41

58:41

This week I chat all about being back on Cape Cod and my Cape Cod favorites! This has been highly requested to share all of my favorite restaurants, coffee shops, places to explore, and more. So I do just that in this episode, enjoy :) This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/GRETCHEN and get on your…

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Getting Into Reading, Following Your Passion, + more | Larissa Cambusano 1:07:00

4M ago1:07:00

1:07:00

This week we're joined by my friend Larissa! We recorded while we were at Coachella and chatted all about her first time there. We also chat about how we met and clicked immediately, she's such a bright light :) Then we get into how she started social media, found her passion for reading and turned that into her career. She gives us some of her fav…

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How Summer let go of trying to control her sleep, her thoughts, and her feelings — and regained control over her life (#58) 1:08:41

4M ago1:08:41

1:08:41

Listen to the podcast episode (audio only) When Summer experienced consecutive nights of insomnia, sleep started to consume her life. She started taking time off work and she began endlessly researching sleep. Summer felt that if she could get rid of anxiety and stress things would improve — but this led to even more of a struggle as Summer went to…

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Jeff Ollerton - Birds and Flowers 36:23

4M ago36:23

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Jeff Ollerton's Birds and Flowers explores the relationships between plants and birds which first emerged at least 50 million years ago and over time have influenced the evolution of both groups. This groundbreaking book is the first to deal with pollinating birds in all their diversity, involving almost 1,390 avian species interacting with tens of…

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Life Updates with Max, Hockey Season Recap, Injury... etc 34:42

5M ago34:42

34:42

This week we're joined with Max my fiance! It's been a minute since he's been on the pod so we chit chat and catch up. He gives us life updates, recaps his hockey season, and more! My YouTube channel http://bit.ly/33z6gnM (Gretchen Geraghty) My Instagram http://bit.ly/2VE0U7S (@gretchengeraghty) Podcast Instagram https://bit.ly/2Rt9VzA (@happyhrpod…

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Getting A Dog In Your 20's | my experience with my Golden Retriever Brody 59:46

5M ago59:46

59:46

This episode is one of my favorite things to talk about and it was requested by one of you! It's pretty niche but hopefully it's helpful if you're considering getting a dog. I just speak to my experience getting my golden retriever Brody almost 4 years ago and what a light he's been in my life, I really can't imagine my life without him! I talk abo…

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Gretchen Newberry - The Nighthawk's Evening 19:58

5M ago19:58

19:58

Gretchen Newberry's The Nighthawk Evening focuses on the bird itself—its complex conservation status and cultural significance—and the larger, often hidden world of nocturnal animals. Along the way, she gives readers insight into the daily life of a scientist, especially one who works primarily at night. The Nighthawk’s Evening uses one scientist a…

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How Nina overcame insomnia by embracing wakefulness and dropping the struggle (#57) 1:03:48

5M ago1:03:48

1:03:48

Listen to the podcast episode (audio only) Nina typically dealt with occasional periods of sleep disruption by taking some form of over-the-counter medication. When she fell pregnant this was no longer an option. Work stress seemed to make sleep more difficult and so Nina stopped taking on work. Her sleep would improve but every time she started wo…

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27 Things I've Learned In 27 Years 59:01

6M ago59:01

59:01

I'm 27!!! I just celebrated my 27th birthday so I thought this was perfect timing for this episode. We catch up on what's been going on in my life, how we celebrated my birthday, and my thoughts on turning 27. Then we get into the lessons I've learned in my 27 years about lifestyle, friends, identity, and more! This episode is brought to you by Bet…

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How Kreuza dealt with insomnia and somniphobia by practicing more acceptance and less resistance (#56) 1:07:06

6M ago1:07:06

1:07:06

Listen to the podcast episode (audio only) In this episode, Kreuza shares her journey through the challenging landscape of insomnia and somniphobia — a fear of sleep. Initially, she found Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) techniques helpful. However, when sleep problems returned as somniphobia, the same techniques faltered. Feeling …

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Jordan Spalding - Black-throated Blue Warbler 24:09

6M ago24:09

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Jordan Spalding's Black-throated Blue Warbler looks into the life of a female black-throated blue warbler throughout a single breeding season, from migration to migration. It is an exploration of the natural environment and a celebration of the tenacity of life. As well as delving into where the natural sciences meet the natural world and the impac…

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Having Confidence In Social Settings | How To Work A Room 1:16:37

7M ago1:16:37

1:16:37

This weeks episode was requested by one of you and I thought it was such a good topic. I chat all about making conversation with people, being someone that people want to talk to and have around, and how to meaningfully connect. This looks like being a good listener, being very interested in those you're meeting and speaking with, and not interrupt…

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Susan Myers - The Bird Name Book 23:55

6M ago23:55

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Susan Myers, The Bird Name Book, is an alphabetical reference book on the origins and meanings of common group bird names, from “accentor” to “zeledonia.” A cornucopia of engaging facts and anecdotes, this superbly researched compendium presents a wealth of incisive entries alongside stunning photos by the author and beautiful historic prints and w…

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How Rachel got out of the insomnia struggle by being more flexible, more accepting, and more present (#55) 53:58

7M ago53:58

53:58

Rachel’s struggle with insomnia started in grad school. She tried everything from sleep aids to strict bedtime rules and routines to improve her sleep, but nothing worked. The harder she tried to fix her sleep and get rid of sleep-related anxiety, the more difficult things became. The turning point came when Rachel changed her approach. She stopped…

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My Best + Worst Purchases of 2023 48:59

8M ago48:59

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In this episode I chat all about my best and worst purchases of 2023. I went through all my credit card statements to look at what I was really purchasing to see what was worth it and what wasn't! You guys have always loved when I've done YouTube vides on this in the past so I thought I'd bring it to the pod :) I also recap St. Lucia for a while, t…

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My New Year's Goals + Resolutions for 2024 1:06:41

8M ago1:06:41

1:06:41

I'm back!! We chat all about my goals and resolutions for the new year and how I plan on working towards them everyday. I fill you guys in on the past month like my trip to Boston, doctor's appointments, how Christmas went the first time hosting, etc. Also I talk about my thoughts for the podcast and want to hear what you guys think! My YouTube cha…

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Trish O'Kane - Birding to Change the World 43:50

8M ago43:50

43:50

Trish O'Kane's Birding to Change the World details the astonishing science of bird life, from migration and parenting to the territorial defense strategies that influenced her own activism. A warm and compelling weave of science and social engagement, this is the story of an improbably band of bird lovers who saved their park. And it is a blueprint…

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Getting Into The Holiday Spirit ! 57:48

9M ago57:48

57:48

It's been too long, I've missed you guys! We catch up on this past month talking about my travels to Hawaii, NYC, New Jersey + more. I also talk about how I'm doing better despite recent struggles adjusting here, feeling lonely, trying to find a doctor, etc. I also recap how Thanksgiving was with family and talk about my favorite things recently th…

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Cameron Cox - Terns of North America 30:26

9M ago30:26

30:26

Cameron Cox's Terns of North America: A Photographic Guide published by Princeton University Press, is the essential identification guide to the terns, noddies, and skimmers of North America. Covering every species and featuring hundreds of high-quality color images, this book is the ideal companion for anyone interested in this charismatic but som…

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How Jessica broke free from insomnia by letting go and accepting it without judgement (#54) 1:02:16

9M ago1:02:16

1:02:16

Listen to the podcast episode (audio only) Jessica’s journey with insomnia began on a family vacation when she suddenly found it really hard to sleep. When she got home, her sleep recovered — until it was time to travel again. This pattern repeated itself, with sleep getting more difficult each time she traveled until insomnia stuck around even aft…

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Heather Wolf - Find More Birds 34:18

10M ago34:18

34:18

Find More Birds by Heather Wolf is a gorgeously photographed trove of 111 ingenious tips for seeing more birds wherever you are—from crowd favorites (hummingbirds, owls, eagles) to species you’ve never spotted before. Support the Show. Connect with me at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Facebook: @HannahandErikGoBirding Email us at Ha…

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How Eric got his life back from insomnia by focusing on what he could control (#53) 1:06:19

10M ago1:06:19

1:06:19

Listen to the podcast episode (audio only) Eric’s insomnia journey began after he woke in the middle of the night and experienced a huge panic attack. From then on, sleep became very difficult. As he tried to fix things, Eric stopped watching TV in bed with his wife — something they both enjoyed. He tried napping, even though he never used to nap i…

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Settling Into Our New Home for the Hockey Season | Life Updates 59:32

11M ago59:32

59:32

We’re back! This week we catch up on everything going on in my life recently. I talk all about our move for the hockey season, finding our home we’re renting in NY, where we’re living, etc. I talk about recent favs, adjusting somewhere new, and upcoming plans. I’ve missed you guys! My YouTube channel http://bit.ly/33z6gnM (Gretchen Geraghty) My Ins…

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Yellowstone's Birds 37:57

11M ago37:57

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Yellowstone's Birds: Diversity and Abundance in the World's First National Park, edited by Douglas W. Smith, Lauren E. Walker, and Katherine E. Duffy, explores a beloved national treasure: Yellowstone National Park. Established in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is the oldest and arguably the most famous national park in North America, attracting m…

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It's Finally Fall | making it comfy, cozy, & fun! 59:11

11M ago59:11

59:11

I’m back!! This week catch up on the past month since there are a bunch of updates like our surprise engagement party, Max’s new hockey team for this season, how I’ve been feeling, etc. Then we get into all the things I’m excited about for fall, my fall intentions if you will, and just my current favorites for fall. Enjoy!! harvest bowl salad https…

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How Gerry used mindfulness and self-kindness to move away from an endless struggle with insomnia (#52) 59:30

11M ago59:30

59:30

Gerry's decades-long struggle with insomnia felt like a never-ending battle. The more he tried to force sleep, the worse his insomnia became.His turning point came when he shifted his approach, embracing mindfulness and self-kindness instead of engaging in an ongoing battle. By focusing on the present moment and practicing self-compassion, Gerry fo…

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Conor Mark Jameson - Find W. H. Hudson 51:01

12M ago51:01

51:01

Finding W. H. Hudson by Conor Mark Jameson came about due to an imposing, life-size oil painting dominates the main meeting room at the RSPB’s base in the heart of England: ‘the man above the fireplace’ – always present, rarely mentioned. Curious about the person in the portrait, the author began a quest to rediscover William Henry Hudson (1841–192…

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We’re Engaged ! The Story Of Our Proposal 1:05:14

1y ago1:05:14

1:05:14

Max joins me this week to talk all about our proposal! He gives his point of view + I give mine. He tells us all about his planning leading up to it, telling our friends, booking vendors, etc. We also answer commonly asked questions and give details on my ring! My YouTube channel http://bit.ly/33z6gnM (Gretchen Geraghty) My Instagram http://bit.ly/…

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How Anne-Claire moved away from the insomnia struggle by practicing new habits and being more willing to experience insomnia (#51) 1:07:00

1y ago1:07:00

1:07:00

Anne-Claire experienced sleep issues when she overextended herself running her business. After reducing her workload her sleep didn't get any better. Supplements and medication didn't seem to help. This led her to explore a new approach.Anne-Claire implemented new habits that would help create better conditions for sleep and help starve insomnia of…

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Embracing Alone Time As An Extrovert | tapping into your inner introvert 47:10

1y ago47:10

47:10

This week we talk all about tapping into your inner introvert. For those of you that are pretty extroverted like me this can be challenging but so necessary. And for those of you that are naturally introverted you're probably thinking duh! alone time to recharge is the best lol ! I was inspired to talk all about this after I got a couple dms that i…

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Mary Colwell - Curlew Moon 24:10

1y ago24:10

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Curlew Moon by Mary Colwell is the chronicles of her impressive journey, weaving a wonderfully told story of the experiences on her walk, interspersed with the natural history of this most impressive of birds that has fascinated us for millennia. Colwell started walking in the early spring when birds were first arriving on their breeding grounds in…

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How To Not Feel Behind | trust you're on your own path 50:00

1y ago50:00

50:00

This week's episode is such a good reminder for all of us to not compare ourselves to others. It's a reminder that we're individually each on our own path and right where we're supposed to be. I talk about finding the joy in the present moment and season of your life you're in, along with knowing everything is happening for you at the right moment.…

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Ask Gretchen: Keeping The Spark Alive, Ghosting, My Ex Moved On, etc. 1:08:26

1y ago1:08:26

1:08:26

This week is an advice episode with me! You guys wrote in on Instagram things that you wanted advice on. This is mostly centered around dating advice but I can also do advice episodes on other topics as well. Take it with a grain of salt of course, but I hope it helps! My YouTube channel http://bit.ly/33z6gnM (Gretchen Geraghty) My Instagram http:/…

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Merilyn Simonds - Woman, Watching 27:01

1y ago27:01

27:01

Woman, Watching: Louise de Kiriline Lawrence and the Songbirds of Pimisi Bay by Merilyn Simonds is a remarkable biography of an extraordinary woman — a Swedish aristocrat who survived the Russian Revolution to become an internationally renowned naturalist, one of the first to track the mid-century decline of songbirds. Read my GoodReads review here…

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How Jessy separated herself from her thoughts, moved away from medication, and transformed her relationship with sleep (#50) 1:07:37

1y ago1:07:37

1:07:37

Jessy experienced sleep disruption due to the stress of COVID and the breakup of her community. Initially, she found it difficult to fall asleep. Then she started waking during the night and found it hard to get back to sleep.As her sleep got progressively worse, Jessy started to feel scared and worried that she was losing control of her life. She …

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The Importance Of Leaning Into Fear | ft. Lucy Geraghty 55:58

1y ago55:58

55:58

We are joined by my most featured guest this week, my twin sister Lucy! She had this idea to talk about the importance of leaning into fear, trying new things that scare you, and pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone as you go through life. She gives us updates in her life and we talk about why we think it's so important to continue to chal…

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Decorating Your Space + Interior Design | curating a cozy home 1:00:42

1y ago1:00:42

1:00:42

I’ve missed you guys! We’re back this week talking all about decorating a space, interior design, and curating a cozy personalized home. Since I just bought my first home, this is the era I’m currently in getting all settled. We also catch up on the last month of living here on Cape Cod and go over all the changes I’ve made and are currently making…

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Colin Beale - 101 Curious Tales of East African Birds 23:05

1y ago23:05

23:05

101 Curious Tales of East African Birds offers bite-size stories about fascinating birds featuring cutting-edge research. And is packed with stunning photographs of East African birds, both iconic and little known. Read my GoodReads review here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61728879 Support the Show. Connect with me at... IG: @Hannahgoesbird…

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How Maria faced the fear of insomnia by allowing it to exist and discovered that all its power came from how she responded to it (#49) 1:03:00

1y ago1:03:00

1:03:00

After experiencing anxiety and panic attacks and not sleeping for 72 hours, Maria thought she had lost the ability to sleep. Medication wasn't working. She withdrew from life. She couldn't focus on anything other than sleep.Feeling completely stuck, Maria changed her approach. Instead of trying to fight or avoid insomnia, she allowed it to show up …

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Life Updates With Max | closing on our house, upcoming hockey season, etc. 53:52

1+ y ago53:52

53:52

This week we're joined by my boyfriend Max! We chat all about what closing on our first home was like, meeting the sellers, living close to his family, getting our house painted, etc. We also discuss plans for small renovations, summer plans in general, the upcoming hockey season for Max and more! My YouTube channel http://bit.ly/33z6gnM (Gretchen …

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