In this episode of Monkey Chatter, we're diving into Jeff Krasno's book Good Stress!

Join us as we explore the book's insights, from Krasno's unique writing style (get ready for a ton of dad jokes and big words!) to the crucial distinction between "hard" and "uncomfortable" that we make in our discussion!

Did we love the book? Maybe not, but we found plenty to like...

• Meet Jeff Krasno: We chat about the author's bio, his writing style, and his love for both dad jokes and expanding vocabularies.
• "Hard" vs. "Uncomfortable". We chatter about how this may change your approach to challenges.
• Picking Your Hard: Amy shares her perspective
• Our Favorite Takeaways: We discuss what resonated with us most from Good Stress.
• What's an Ambivert and what is its relevance to the book's theme?
• The Power of Social Fitness: A shout-out to the book's emphasis on communication and community.
• Analogies - there are some great ones in the book and Michelle throws in a zinger of her own!
• What, if anything from the book are we doing or have tried?

Join Amy, Michelle, and Lara as they swing through the digital jungle, grappling with everything from vintage tech like Blackberries and (still!) faxes to the anxieties of a rapidly evolving landscape.

• What pisses Michelle off about technology?
• Digital anxiety and fear of change
• Is Lara writing bad checks?
• Amy's 97 year-old great Aunt can use Facebook, why can't we?
• Technology advances (or annoyances!) in cars
• Lara foils a text scammer
• Becoming digitally literate
• and much more meandering about the topic!

Tune in as the monkeys hilariously (and helpfully) break down digital dilemmas, share resources, and even offer tips for finding in-person tech support, such as your local library, community college, or senior center!

In the last of our Meet the Hosts series, Michelle and Amy interview Yoga and Wellness Monkey Lara!

Lara's journey is a testament to the idea that it's never too late to find your true calling and create a space for healing and well-being. We'll dive into her incredible transition, exploring what sparked this profound shift, the challenges she faced, and the salty wisdom she's gathered along the way.

We cover:

• How she decided to make the jump from a traditional industry to the wellness world
• Why open a Salt Cave and how did she come up with that idea
• The experience of knowing she wanted to make a big change and how that felt
• What struggles she faced early on, and what she learned
• How yoga influenced her
• Mentors and business coaching; support systems
• Yoga retreats, wellness offerings, and more!

Learn more about Lexingon Salt Cave: www.lexsaltcave.com @lexsaltcave

Discover Italy with a Wine & Yoga Retreat in Tuscany with Lara: www.yogabeyondthestudio.com

Follow Amy @bitbybitnutrition

You can find Michelle on LinkedIn (Michelle Mulcahy)

As always we love your support! Follow us @monkeychatterpodcast @bitbybitnutrition @lexsaltcave