It is officially 2026! We did our shedding and made it to another year, so it's only right to kick off the first fresh Monday with a very special GTGS! Katye and Delilah both join Sara on the pod today as we talk about what we are composing for this new year! Tune in for a sneak peek into how we act on our human design, how we are striding into this Year Of The Horse, and listen in on the first time we are joined by Delilah, also known as Yaya, as we learn about her and her big plans for her 18th year!

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Thank you all so much for a beautiful 2025. From all of our friends who walk through our living room, share a moment over a meal at The Market and The Meat Cellar, to the people who make us a part of your routine through the pod, whatever we do is not possible without you. We cannot wait to share more good times and good stories in 2026!

On this episode of the pod, Producer Doug joins in as Sara talks about how her time in Costa Rica with Anne Lamott and her husband Neal (Mr. Anne Lamott) Allen truly kickstarted her shining practice. We also dive a little more into what drives Sara to write, her unyielding knowing that she is a writer, and we get to hear some of her work that's already on substack!

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Today, we have our first ever guest who saw us recording live in The Market by The Meat Cellar and had to stop in to share some good stories of her own! This episode features none other than Cathy Code! Entrepreneur, mother, and author of "Why Not? Survive And Thrive". Thank you Cathy for hopping in and sharing a good time with us!

Tune in to listen to Sara and Cathy talk all about "Why Not?" and some of Sara's favorite stories, what it was like to publish her book and make sure her words stayed true to her, and we check in on what's been going on since it's been published!

You can find "Why Not? Survive and Thrive" on amazon and kindle. If you're looking to find a great new read, get into more of the wild stories from this show, or just need a pick me up in your reading routine, we cannot recommend this book enough.

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Listen to the episode before this if you have not yet, because on this special Thursday release, we continue our conversation with Kimberly Klein! On this episode, Sara and Kim dive into what it is like to operate in modern America as mothers, business owners, and why it's all worth it. A big thank you to Kim for coming and sharing some good stories with us!

Kim said it best, you can walk into Nom, get a healthy meal quickly, and it tastes good. Kim and her husband Pete are living proof that eating right is crucial in helping you live right. I could go on for a while, so I'll end with if you are looking to nourish your body and your soul, check out Nom kitchen, the first stall on the left at Rodeo River Street! @nom_oc

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It's A Good Time Or A Good Story is back with another guest star! On this episode, Sara talks to entrepreneur, friend, and fellow farmers daughter Kimberly Klein!

Kim is the owner and operator of Nom Kitchen, which just so happens to be right next to The Market by The Meat Cellar! in this first of a 2 episode series, get to know Kim as she talks about what drew her to San Juan Capistrano, her appreciation for food as art, and how the heck k she got to become so fun to talk to!

Nom Kitchen is my (producer Doug) favorite bowl anywhere in South Orange County. Not only is it made with the cleanest ingredients, but it tastes and feels delicious. Available for Delivery, or inside the River Street Marketplace, check out Nom! Follow their instagram @nom_oc and their website nom.cafe

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Happy Monday! Let's kick off December with the next episode of the pod, where Sara and Katye are back in The Market for an update! Listen in as we go through routine changes, how we keep pushing ourselves to speak loud enough for others to hear, and why sometimes, the decision to say no to a trip can actually leave you feeling the most refreshed.

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Grandma came to visit! On this episode of the pod, Sara and Katye are back in The Market! They talk about the recent happenings, how Grandma made the trip all the way across the country, and how even though only one ticket was purchased, she was never truly alone.

It's Thanksgiving at The Market! Let us take care of your holiday meals and take all the stress away from feeding all your family. Only a few days left to place an order for turkey, ham, sides, and even Anthony's famous Turkey Gravy! Order online at themarketbythemeatcellar.com.

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Happy Monday! We've got Katye back on the microphone to hang out and talk about what has been going on! Sara and Katye chat about how your happy place can be a table on the train, what they are fueling themselves with, and how Katye's life in LA is leading to her achieving things she could only dream of!

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This episode was recorded live in The Market by The Meat Cellar in San Juan Capistrano! If you are in South Orange County, come by for amazing fresh meat and fish, craft cocktail or mocktail, or just to check out our specialty goods! If you run into Sara, Anthony, Katye, or any of the GTGS crew, come and say hi!

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