Are you craving a little more space over the holidays — space to explore, reflect, and maybe even level up how you listen to podcasts?

Today, on Episode #183 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, we’re doing something a little different — and incredibly practical. We’re talking about the logistics of podcast listening: How to follow shows, save episodes, manage downloads, and choose a platform in a way that actually supports your habits and routines instead of adding more overwhelm.

This episode is perfect for the space between Christmas and New Year’s — when there’s often a little more breathing room to explore something new (or refine what’s already working).

• Why podcasts can be such a nourishing part of our daily habits and rituals
• How making podcast listening easier increases the likelihood we’ll stick with it
• My favorite podcast recommendations (and why they support mindset, nourishment, and rhythm)
• A simple, beginner-friendly breakdown of podcast logistics (following podcasts, and saving vs. downloading episodes)
• How to reduce tech frustration and decision fatigue around listening (checking your device settings and choosing a podcast platform)
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If you’re newer to podcasts — or simply in a season with a little more spaciousness — this episode is an invitation to explore podcast listening in a way that feels calm, intentional, and supportive.

You might even enjoy listening to this episode on one device while following along step-by-step on another.

No rush. No pressure. Just exploration.

Lorrie xoxox

On this episode:

The Simple Ayurveda Podcast

Zoe, Science and Nutrition Podcast

10% Happier with Dan Harris

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Have you ever thought about how good your podcast habit is for your health?

Today, on Episode #182 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, we’re diving into an everyday ritual you might already love — listening to podcasts — and exploring three powerful ways this simple habit supports your well-being in your Me Now Years.

1. Podcasts Support Brain Health

Our brains are overloaded with screens and nonstop visual stimulation. Podcasts offer gentle, nourishing stimulation without the overwhelm.

Instead of pulling your attention outward (like with videos), audio draws you inward into a grounded, reflective state.

2. Podcasts Give Our Eyes the Rest They’re Craving

Screens are relentless — and our eyes feel it. Dryness, strain, headaches, and disrupted sleep become more common as the days fill with more screen time.

Podcast listening becomes a screen-free ritual that gives the eyes a chance to repair and reset.

3. Podcasts Pair Beautifully With Habits, Routines & Rituals

This is where podcasts shine. They don’t just entertain — they anchor your daily rhythms.

Pairing something enjoyable (listening) with something intentional (movement, tidying, resting) strengthens both habits — a core principle of habit science.

This episode is the perfect warm-up for something special coming in December: a curated list of my favourite podcast episodes to support your nervous system, your sleep, your motivation, your emotional well-being, and your seasonal routines. Stay tuned!

Lorrie xoxox

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Today, on Episode #181 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, I’m honoured to welcome Natalie St. Denis to a conversation that arrives at exactly the right moment in the December season — a time when many of us are navigating a mix of emotions, busy schedules, and the need for grounding routines.

Natalie’s work lives right at the intersection of mind, body, and healing integrating tools and techniques from both her psychotherapy and physiotherapy education and training. She draws on the insights of leaders like Gabor Maté and Bessel van der COLK Kolk, helping people understand how the body holds onto past experiences, and how true healing requires both emotional processing and physical reconnection.

So, grab a cup of something, sit back and enjoy our conversation.

Love,

Lorrie xoxox

Connect with Natalie:

Website: www.bodyandwisdom.ca

Pain Resources Natalie recommends:

NOI Group

IASP

Gabor Mate

APTEI

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