The Reframe

Ep. 128 - The Six Dimensions of a Great Day

We've all heard the idea of sketching out your "ideal day" -- but what are the ingredients of such a day? In today's episode, I share science-backed suggestions on what

Ep. 128 - The Six Dimensions of a Great Day

We've all heard the idea of sketching out your "ideal day" -- but what are the ingredients of such a day? In today's episode, I share science-backed suggestions on what b

With apologies: The Reframe and Liz Gets Loaded meetup is being rescheduled.

We need to reschedule but hope to see you in the spring!

Ep. 127 - Is “Frugality” The Real F Bomb In the Fancy Degree Set?

Want spicy hot takes on why some people are insufferable snobs? Join me for the next 13 minutes. Please reach out! I'd love to hear your thoughts. Instagram is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ep. 126 - Move the Damn Spoons: Identifying Opportunities for Big Payoffs via Tiny System Tweaks

What small, recurring irritants are getting your goat? There might be a way to eliminate them from your life... really! Tune in this week for a framework focused on ide

A Very Special Episode: The Live Meetup Is Happening!

The Reframe + Liz Gets Loaded Live Meetup is happening! Parallel Play, live in person in Washington DC. Listen for dates and times, and contact me for the specific loca

Ep. 125 - Nine Things I’ve Changed My Mind About in Retirement

I'm ten months into this early retirement gig and have some thoughts... specifically, five things I assumed I'd want to do when retired that have lost their luster, and f

Ep. 124 - The Lure of the Upgrade: Using the Diderot Effect to Our Advantage

Have you ever purchased a new lamp, and suddenly the rest of the room feels shabby? And have you followed this feeling, only to find yourself upgrading everything? That

Ep. 123 - Frugal Fall, or Abundant Autumn? Por Que No Los Dos?

An Abundant Autumn at Frugal Fall pricing? It IS possible, and easier than you might imagine! Today we discuss four principles for leaning luxuriously into this season,

Ep. 122 - Ten Things I Am Loving in This Season of Life

This week, I share ten things I'm loving in this season of life -- from closet purges, to new morning routines, to a maybe-surprising vino selection. And more! What are

Ep. 121 - Comparison Can Steal Our Joy… Or It Can Build Our Gratitude

We've all heard that comparison can steal our joy -- but can it help build our gratitude? This week, I argue yes -- if we just reframe our approach. Want more? Tune in!

Ep. 120 - Retire Early, Live on Six Figures, and Pay $0 in Federal Taxes - Legally? Sean Mullaney CPA shares how. - Part 2

Curious about how to retire early while minimizing -- or maybe even eliminating -- your federal tax bill? Look no farther than Sean Mullaney, author of the fantastic new

Ep. 119 - Retire Early, Live on Six Figures, and Pay $0 in Federal Taxes - Legally? Sean Mullaney CPA shares how. - Part 1

Curious about how to retire early while minimizing -- or maybe even eliminating -- your federal tax bill? Look no farther than Sean Mullaney, author of the fantastic new

Ep. 118 - Becoming Astonishingly Alive, with psychology expert and author Jodi Wellman

Do you long for a life that's both wide and deep with joy and meaning? If you want to feel like less Busy Habit Zombie and more Astonishingly Alive, tune in this week t

Ep. 117 - Which of the Rules Are Fake?

Are you living by any "fake rules" -- and would life be better without them? This week we explore how to identify the rules we're following without thinking, and then we

Ep. 116 - Traveling As A Family For Four Months - Visiting Twenty Countries - And Spending $30 Per Person Per Day? Learn from the best, with Elisabeth Frost

Do you think it's impossible to explore Europe for $30 per person per day? In today's episode, lifestyle blogger Elisabeth Frost shares the details on how she and her fam

Ep. 115 - Triple Dipping on Joy: The Three Delights of Travel

One trip, triple dip... on joy. That's the magic of travel. This week, we discuss how to maximize the joy of travel, with pointers ranging from the philosophical to the s

Ep. 114 - The Five Types of Hobbies — And Why and How To Pursue Them All

Hobbies aren't trivial pursuits of unserious people. Instead, they're powerful ways to invest in our physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. This week, we talk about t

Ep. 113 - What Life Metrics Do You Track?

What do you track, why, and what benefits do you derive from tracking? This week, we discuss tracking all the things, from finances to fitness, time to travel, and more.

Ep. 112 - Rebuilding Neighborhood Sharing Economies: What, Why, and How

Want to build relationships with folks around you, reduce your clutter, and save a little cash? Look no farther than rebuilding our neighborhood sharing economies! Tune i