Listen. We know how hard hard conversations are. And how much harder they get when the person you need to have one with hates them even more than you do. So, how the heck do you deal with difficult people? And not just in a pandemic or during the (virtual?) holidays (though that too), but […]
I love food. I can’t get enough of cooking meals for friends and family. I feel creative and skillful in the kitchen, and am in awe of the way new recipes can give you insight into different cultures without having to leave your own home (a bonus when you’re stuck inside for weeks on end…). […]
Mom mom mom mom mom mom mom mom mom mom…. It was 10am on day something of god-knows-how-long school will be canceled. I had my phone in one hand looking down at every text that came in for a fix of news or an update from a friend. My 4-year-old who had been up since […]
What to do when you’re sent home through no fault of your own… Look, this shi(f)t is real. But it’s gonna pass. And when it’s over, don’t you want to look back with pride at everything you achieved in the midst of a pandemic? For us humans, it’s easy to be great when things are […]
For such a dark and moody lot, we’re sure not wise to how often we go dark, not to mention how little a clue we have as to where our (inner) light switch is. You might have heard the stats: According to science, the average human has about 12,000 to 60,000 thoughts per day. Of […]
In uncertain times like these, there’s something that’s absolutely certain: we’re here for you. In light of the dark that’s going on, we want to help get your thoughts and actions back on track, if they’ve understandably gone off road. We here to figuratively hold your hands, virtually have your back, and maybe just maybe, […]
Seems that no matter what decade it is, Tom Robbins still wrote one of my all time favorite ‘sort of’ love stories, Still Life With Woodpecker (see: 1980). I’m still quoting it. Not just because he’s a wayward (or way with word) genius, but because even the seemingly simple quote from it – “It’s never […]
Laurie Gerber, Head Coach at HG and avid debunker of humanity’s duh-mb theories, welcomes one of her favorite shiny, sparkly, inspiring entrepreneurs to Facebook Live. It’s her dear friend, Carmen Marshall, who teaches her clients how to create success that stems from their soul. Oh, just that… Have a seat and read on. And, by […]
Ready for part two of the you-never-know-when-these-3-sprites-get-together- what-will-come-out-of-their-mouths podcast? Buckle up. But, no matter what, we certainly know it’ll be honest, deep, funny, and yes, SO retrograde. Today’s excerpt topic? How to stop being an annoying asshole with someone you love. Oh, that… Elizabeth C: We are really excited about this interview. Lauren Zander, back […]
By now, if you’re not new to us, you’ve no doubt surmised that I heart a good 1) made up word (preferably a noun turned verb) 2) life hack 3) pun 4) life-altering assignment 5) promise and consequence and 6) list that possibly goes on 1-4 points too long. It’s true. I ALSO happen to […]
Don’t know about you (a lie), but when it comes to our notions about romantic love, many of us were raised by way of Hollywood. We watched enough romantic comedies, unconsciously took notes, and believed that love — if it was truly TRUE love — was unconditional. And, even if we weren’t the type to […]
“Effortlessly merging pop culture and wellness, Elizabeth Kott and Stephanie Simbari, the ladies of That’s So Retrograde, seek out their most authentic selves, one mistake — or mindful awakening — at a time, while graciously bringing their listeners along for the ride.” A description CLEARLY steeped in truth, as here they are bringing back none […]