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Good Enough-ish

Amanda Jefferson & Brooke Forry

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Good Enough-ish is a podcast from two organization-loving friends sharing tips, strategies, and real-life experiences (and fails!) of trying to be good enough-ish at all the things we juggle in life. Co-hosts Amanda Jefferson & Brooke Forry love systems and organizing... but we are NOT perfect. (#notevenclose) We are busy, tired, flawed people, attempting to keep it all together with some joy and fun in the mix. Amanda is the owner of Indigo Organizing and one of the world’s first KonMari co ...
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We're takin' a little summer holiday! Enjoy this week's rerun and we'll be back in July with new episodes! --------- After some detailed book chat and Bluey hot goss, Amanda and Brooke discuss how having a plethora of choices at our fingertips is not always a great thing. They mayyyyyy have some unhealthy attachment issues to some products, and are…
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We're takin' a little summer holiday! Enjoy this week's rerun and we'll be back in July with new episodes! --------- PETS. Can’t live with ’em, can’t live… with ’em? Brooke is not so much a pet person, but her kids have started asking for a puppy and she just… doesn’t wanna. (Yet.) Amanda has always had pets and her home is currently a menagerie ov…
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Brooke has had an emotional rollercoaster of a week — including kid milestones and hedgehog heartbreak — and Amanda is taking on a new alter ego to make achieving goals more fun and rewarding. Amanda then shares a joy-sparker that has Brooke feeling skeptical, and Brooke lets us in on a favor she’s doing to her future skin. Visit www.goodenoughish.…
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Amanda is back from her trip of a lifetime, excited to catch up with Brooke, and has all the inspirational details to share about her transformative time away as an act of radical self-care. (Also: an unfortunate wetsuit story.) Brooke is sharing a joy-sparker that is also a great sidekick, and Amanda is doing her future self a favor to streamline …
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Brooke welcomes guest co-host extraordinaire Rebecca Malotke-Meslin this week, while Amanda is living her best life in Spain. From their memorable meet-cute to their shared baseball mom statuses and love of building community, Brooke and Rebecca have plenty to chat about, including how Rebecca successfully cultivated a thriving women-only space. Re…
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Amanda is being tricked by her Perfect Bars and is leaning into cozy oversized jeans, while Brooke is a Jumbotron star having hot flashes with an audience of tweens. The ladies then follow up on their burnout/In the Muck episode, complete with a lovely poem read by a lishener and updates that include lots of scooching, resigning, and pruning. Amand…
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Burnout: it’s got a hold on Brooke and Amanda and it’s time for some tough love and ruthless FOCUSing to get out of the muck. Brooke also has a joy-sparker that is helping her glow in spite of her burnout, and Amanda is doing her future self a favor to stay on top of summer camp tasks. Visit www.goodenoughish.com for links to everything mentioned o…
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Amanda’s Love is Blind obsession deepens while Brooke feels the full effects of all things Maycember. The ladies then revisit the good ol’ topic of house cleaning, trying to keep up with the bare minimum amidst some sort of routine, and finally facing the hard truth about their overflowing basements. Amanda also shares a joy-sparker that is keeping…
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Brooke is sports-ing, no longer scrunching out the crunch, and singing the praises of her new dryer, while Amanda has a fan interaction that makes her day, and is back to square one with her shower curtain again. They then discuss recharging their social batteries during particularly busy seasons. Brooke’s joy-sparker is particularly nostalgic for …
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We're takin' a little R&R break! Enjoy this week's rerun and we'll be back next week!! --------- Slack, margin, white space… whatever you call it, you need more of it. Amanda and Brooke chat about setting aside time to do nothing, leaving room for spontaneity in our lives, or designating certain chunks of time for REQUIRED FUN (no matter what, damm…
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Carbs are queen this week for Amanda and Brooke, as they tout their international superstar status and break out the Birkenstocks for the warmer weather. They also share moments of joy and happiness from their pasts that they can use as inspiration for infusing more joy today. Amanda shares a joy-sparker that is helping her procure new workout clot…
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In between the excitement of experiencing earthquakes and eclipses, Amanda and Brooke touch base on Love is Blind, recent tech disappointments, and accidentally adopting haircuts of famous friends. The ladies then discuss removing the pre-requisites for diving into tasks, leaning into small zhuzhes, and learning to go with the flow without self-imp…
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Brooke and Amanda are reporting from the other side of their spring break mini getaways, learning about micro-regional-specific candy, and getting a creative rush from dopamine-boosting activities. Amanda then reveals a square peg situation she’s facing, and how new communities she’s found have quickly helped her feel supported. Amanda also shares …
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Amanda and Brooke are hibernating on a rainy day as Amanda gets ready to celebrate her birthday, and Brooke is fact-checking her own counting skills. The ladies then discuss going deep vs. wide—i.e., choosing depth over breadth—in many areas of life and how it can often result in more fulfilling experiences. (There may also be a tangent related to …
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Amanda is having fun with meal prep and hopefully not getting scammed by her new tax service, while Brooke is channeling her inner choreographer and committing to her Love is Blind binge watch. The ladies then dive deeper into the concept of a dopamine menu and finding both big and little things that boost joy in the day-to-day. Amanda then shares …
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Brooke and Amanda catch up about nonchalant charcuteries, milestone top 50 lists, movie theatre bargains, and ridiculous reality shows. They then discuss the concept of keeping up vs. catching up, and having better systems and habits in place for getting back to a baseline. Brooke then shares a joy-sparker from her care-free 20s that she’s adapted …
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While Amanda was away last month, Brooke's kids wanted to get in on the co-hosting action. If you enjoy listening to (slightly erratic but adorable) kid banter, please enjoy this bonus episode, as Paige, age 8, shares her top 5 Bluey episodes, details about her favorite animals, and some recent reads; and Graham, age 11, shares his sports insights …
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Amanda has returned from her travels and she and Brooke have lots of books, happenings, and grievances to catch up on. Brooke is also feeling unmoored by many things at the moment, so she and Amanda workshop a few ways to work through some friction & clutter that has everything feeling unsettled. Amanda then shares a joy-sparker that came in handy …
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Before Amanda returns next week, Brooke is welcoming friend of the pod and licensed mental health therapist Lauren Wolfe as a guest co-host! Brooke and Lauren chat about some groundbreaking manicure products and unpopular denim opinions, then dive into good enough-ish parenting methods amidst information overload & the extreme societal pressures pu…
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While Amanda is away, Brooke is welcoming friend and storyteller Hillary Rea as the first Good Enough-ish guest co-host! The ladies dive in with deep and important discussions on the Bachelor franchise, jeans (yes, still), and being a part-time Swiftie. They then chat about Hillary’s switch from a smart phone to a “smug phone,” the value of going a…
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From soggy slippers to uninvited kitchen visitors, Amanda and Brooke are stretching their way through Valentine’s week — in new jeans, to boot. They also dig into how younger girls are becoming immersed in the world of skincare, how they’re being marketed to in such different ways today in response to the body positivity movement, and how aging gra…
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Amanda brings us a thrilling lamp development, while Brooke is still in an adjustment phase with some new denim that rendered her family speechless. The ladies then share some travel hacks to help Amanda make her upcoming international trip as fun & easy as possible. Brooke’s latest joy-sparker is great for when you’re behind on your hair coloring …
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Amanda is selling anything that isn’t nailed down and reporting on how her ADHD evaluation went, while Brooke shares about a successful jeans shopping excursion and a socially acceptable setting for getting out a good scream. The ladies then chat through some everyday tasks that are creating major mental blocks for them, and workshopping how to ove…
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Getting acclimated to some high maintenance seating updates, Brooke & Amanda tell tales of sledding in the carefree eighties, travel capsule wardrobes, and the latest from our girl Bluey. They then talk about solutions for precolapsada, or overwhelm when life is too much. Brooke then shows the love for a perfectly portioned sweet treat that is spar…
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Buried in snow and confusion, Amanda & Brooke are crowdsourcing the snow day experience, warming up their toes in slippers and Crocs, and baking cookies while listening to The Artist’s Way. Brooke then details a shopping experience that brought some spending habits to light, which opens up the discussion of financial friction, budgeting, tracking, …
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Brooke and Amanda made it to 2024 by the skin of their teeth, and have lived to tell the tales of urgent care, never-ending flu symptoms, and reluctantly holding on to their Christmas trees because they’ve been too sick to take them down. They then discuss what’s IN and what’s OUT for this year as they look ahead to healthier times. Brooke then sha…
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Your lovely podcast co-hosts have been fighting COVID and the flu (yes, each of us got both of those things in the past 3 weeks), so we're takin' a little R&R to spare you our extreme Phoebe voices. Enjoy this week's rerun and we'll see you back soon!! --------- Amanda took a field trip to the Container Store and shares all about her Nice Little Su…
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Today’s episode is a rerun of one of our greatest hits! Valentine’s Day is coming… a holiday that requires a good enough-ish approach in many areas (and, perhaps, a little more effort in others — but only if you wanna). Speaking of effort: Amanda also teaches us about having an Every Damn Day list, a tip she picked up from Sarah Von Bargen, and how…
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It’s the last episode of the year, and let’s be real: the ladies are SPENT. Amanda and Brooke take some time to reflect on 2023, think ahead to 2024, and go easy on themselves amidst the holiday fog. Visit www.goodenoughish.com for links to everything mentioned on the show. Support the podcast: Good Enough-ish on Patreon Snag Some Merch: goodenough…
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Concert etiquette is top of mind for Amanda and Brooke as they recount their night out together, and share some health updates/questionable bra statuses. They then reveal how their holiday prep is going (or not going), what they’re skipping this year to make it a sane-ish holiday, and how to handle family members who don’t appreciate your minimum e…
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Ready to get decked out in Buffalo plaid, Brooke and Amanda are beginning their hibernation season, but preparing to venture out once in a while for fun experiences and performances. Amanda then takes lisheners on her journey of reconsidering the role that alcohol plays in her (very social) life and what she’s learned over the last six years. Brook…
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Surviving almost exclusively on apple pie leftovers, Amanda and Brooke share tales of banking social hours, travel plans morphing into reality, and biz dreams coming to life. They then revisit the idea of manifestation through a lens of preparation, the simple (but often difficult) power of asking for what we want, prioritizing sucking over skippin…
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Today’s episode is a rerun of one of our greatest hits while we take a little holiday week off. (Pssst ... We'll be back next week with NEW shows!) ---- Spooky season is over and Thanksgiving is mere weeks away! After some exciting (albeit vague) teasers for some Good Enough-ish things to come, Amanda and Brooke dig into their approach to Thanksgiv…
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Puppy parties, friendship bracelets, cozy cooking, and superior water bottles are on Amanda’s and Brooke’s minds; so are vision boards as they begin planning for 2024, despite the previous hesitation and “woo” factor. Then, Brooke shares some visual eye candy that is sparking joy, and Amanda has another fantastic techy tip to do your future self a …
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Amanda is in her BREATHTAKING era, and Brooke is telling the tale of her exhilarating Wonder Woman kind of day. The ladies then shift gears to the sexy topic of house cleaning, with a little check-in on how they’re both staying on top of home tidying (or… not). Amanda also shares a joy-sparker for cold and frosty mornings with a side of physics, wh…
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Brooke and Amanda are recovering from Halloween while celebrating cute dresses, perfect avocado usage, and the Eras Tour movie. They then discuss playing to their strengths and joys when it comes to helping others. Brooke also shares the scoop on a hilarious new improv podcast, and Amanda’s doing her eyes a favor that sounds ridiculous but is surpr…
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Amanda dares to doubt Brooke’s Phillies knowledge, and shares about her latest travels & corresponding west coast denim observations. The ladies also dream up a future lishener event, and divulge exciting details about a new partnership. They then share about an event cancellation that recently brought on feelings of both disappointment and admirat…
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Brooke is leaning into her baseball mom aesthetic as she attempts to accurately explain some Phillies Phacts, while Amanda tells of a frustrating room painting experience that yielded good enough-ish results. They also dig into what’s happening with jeans right now and try to find the perfect denim formula. The ladies then discuss the age-old topic…
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Amanda tells us how she went from hot mess to cute success with a few routine shifts, and Brooke realizes a solid boundary within their friendship. The ladies also hear from some lisheners and continue to spread their fancy sweatshirt influence. Then, they chat about not letting everyday issues and roadblocks, a.k.a. imaginary problems, become real…
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Amanda has lived to tell the tale of her unlimited skeeball experience and it was everything she hoped it would be (with a casual celeb sighting in the mix). Brooke is also in her fancy sweatshirt era and has found the perfect specimen for leaning into this exciting time. They then discuss making connections in their everyday lives, knowing when to…
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Amanda and Brooke continue their makeup education, including mistakes and new discoveries, while also sharing some lishener updates and sporting event surprises. They then discuss the power of subtraction when it comes to feeling content, and redefining what it means to be successful. Brooke then shares about a favorite new-to-her brand that is doi…
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This week Brooke and Amanda are here with all the joy-sparking, friction-reducing, laughter-inducing updates — from auto trains and streaming subscriptions to hard boiled eggs and everything in between. (Seriously, everything.) Buckle up for lots of lishener texts and inside scoop from the Good Enough-ish Facebook group. Amanda also shares some swe…
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Amanda took a field trip to the Container Store and shares all about her Nice Little Sunday, while Brooke faces the harsh realities of buying a mirror under fluorescent lights. Then, the ladies discuss decision paralysis, overcomplicating simple problems, and the overwhelming emotional labor and need to please others that can make it extra daunting…
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Amanda is dealing with some unwelcome interruptions on the homefront, and she is taking on a new role as detective and helicopter scanner so life can get back to normal ASAP. She and Brooke also chat about several fun pop culture happenings that they are leaning into right now. Then, thanks to a young adult news magazine, they chat about the Hero’s…
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Brooke and Amanda are talking fruit (again), underrated movies they never tire of & take comfort in, and killing it with back-to-school lunch prep (for the first 3 days, at least). They then discuss what they’d tell their 5th grade selves about feeling confident. Amanda also tells us about an accountability app that is perfect for her Obliger perso…
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From kale preservation to loofahs and digital planners, Amanda and Brooke have quite the variety of updates (and fruit education) that you never expected. Then, they dive into the importance of sleep hygiene — from ideal sleep conditions to tricking ourselves to wake up happily in the morning, and solutions to beiing cozy without “sweating the bed.…
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Brooke tells us about the birthday gifts she treated herself to, and lets Amanda know how she wants to continue the celebration (if Amanda can tear herself away from a recent news story that has her full attention). The ladies then chat about truly celebrating themselves without needing a reason — amidst flashy fun and without apology — and wishing…
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It’s officially Brooke’s birthday month so she’s celebrating as many ways as possible, while Amanda is starting to feel some Sunday Scaries: School Year edition. Amanda then shares some dos and don’ts of hosting after having house visitors for several nights, including how her FOCUS method helped to make for a successful week. Brooke lets us in on …
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Today’s episode is a rerun of one of our greatest hits while we take a little summer week off. (Pssst ... We'll be back next week with NEW shows!) Amanda gets caught up on some classic shows that she somehow missed out on in the early 2000s, and she then shares with Brooke an epiphany that is helping her look at her goals, tasks, and priorities thr…
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Amanda is living that solo Vermont life for a few glorious days while Brooke has a shocking Target-adjacent confession to share. The ladies then chat about picking up hobbies as adults, letting go of control and embracing good enough-ish results when it comes to creative hobbies, and the surprising results that can often come from trying something …
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