Try This At Home Leslie Sleesman and Leslyn Kantner

Back for Season 2 of Try This at Home, Leslie and Leslyn catch up after a long break, reflecting on the previous year while anticipating the new year to come. They focus on some of the goals they would like to accomplish this year in life and for the podcast. Leslie and Leslyn give you a sneak peek into some of the topics for this season as well as some valuable additions to the podcast that will keep you wanting to come back for more every Wednesday! Leslie and Leslyn have many captivating topics planned for this year, get ready for another spectacular season of Try This at Home! 

In today’s episode of Try This at Home, Leslie and Leslyn dive into random acts of kindness. Beginning with a discussion about Leslyn’s late partner whose greatest wish was to bring more peace and happiness. With peace and happiness, kindness is able to spread and extend its reaches to others. Engaging in these acts of kindness not only makes someone’s day it also produces hormones in both the giver and the receiver making them feel happier and more energized. Leslie and Leslyn leave listeners with a challenge, keeping in mind the upcoming National Kindness Day on February 17th and a burning question to try at home!

How would you benefit from a week isolated from the world? Theoretically it is something that everybody dreams about, but in reality, it is a little harder to put into action. It’s a habit that some very successful people have acquired and is actually what Leslie and Leslyn start this week’s discussion with. Starting with a clip about Bill Gates, Leslie and Leslyn discuss the benefits of a think week. The discussion continues covering issues with neglecting self-care and the need for improvements in solitude. There are many benefits for taking time for yourself to improve and Leslie and Leslyn challenge you, the listener, to do some more self-reflection!

This week’s episode of Try This at Home, Leslie and Leslyn want to share a few of their favorite subscription services with you. In today’s world, there is a subscription service for just about anything these days. Leslie and Leslyn dive into different types of subscription boxes that are on the market such as clothing, meal services, and even grocery delivery! You, the listener, also have an opportunity to win in Try This at Home’s first giveaway!

Want to enter in the giveaway for a free Mighty Nest Spaghetti Scrub, mentioned in the episode? Reach out on any of our social media platforms, or our website, and tell us “I want the Spaghetti Scrubber!”. We’ll enter your name into a drawing for your very own Spaghetti Scrub!

What is Normal? Today’s episode centers around this complex question. Leslie and Leslyn begin their discussion considering topics such as: how to define normal, what is seen as the norm in society, and why there are so many problems with how we look at it today. Leslyn shares insights into the reasoning behind why we feel the need to have a normal outlined in our everyday life, how we are unknowingly connecting the word to value, and what we see as right and wrong. At the end of this episode, Leslie and Leslyn present a few questions to ponder yourself at Try This at Home!

How do you know when someone is a friend? What makes that friend a good friend? The topic of friendship is one that has been on Leslie and Leslyn’s list to cover as friendship is equally important for your mental health as it is for your physical health. Shasta Nelson, an expert on friendships and healthy relationships says, “Friendship intimacy is where two people both feel seen in a safe and satisfying way.” Today’s episode centers around what is essential to be a good friend and how you can find a consistent balance in those traits. Leslie and Leslyn walk you through on today’s episode, Dr. Suzanne Degges-White’s 13 Essential Traits to a Good Friendship and give their insights on today’s discussion.