Starr Struck Radio, Episode 24: Spirit Animals + Laundry Zero

9/22/2015

Ben takes the lead! And thus, in this week's episode, we tackle two of his recent obsessions:

In the first half of the show, we talk spirit animals and Ben shares his recent "connection" with a wild animal in our yard (which I have to say, is very sweet).

In the second half of the show, we discuss why laundry has become one of Ben's main life activities, what he can do about it, and some of the lessons that laundry (and other household chores) have to teach us. If you, too, feel like you spend a good portion of your life doing laundry, I think this part of the episode will speak to you ;)

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A few resources + items mentioned in the episode:

Animal Speak: The Spiritual & Magical Powers of Creatures Great and Small by Ted Andrews
Spirit Animal Quiz (the best one we could find online...although still not very good/accurate)
'Beyonce is My Spirit Animal' Mug
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Jane Hinchliffe link

9/23/2015 03:49:09 am

Hi Mary Catherine and Ben - your latest podcast really had me grinning like crazy in the gym this morning. My wireless headphones are a snug fit and do a very good job of blocking out noise in the gym, so much so that I found myself laughing and chuckling and forgetting that of course everyone would hear me - ah well. Oh, as for the spirit animal, I've thought for some years of the 'owl' and sure enough, that's what the quiz came up with too. Mary Catherine, I agree with you about Ben's laundry zero - with a husband, two boys, dog and a cat, there are not many days when laundry isn't a feature for me but I don't really make it a big issue because I just fit it around other priorities. I do have a large hamper for our dirty clothes and simply wash when it's full. I fold clean clothes on our bed and then place into a laundry basket or two and simply put it away. I try to make things as easy as possible for myself and rarely iron, don't often wash things inside out etc. Take care both of you...

Mary Catherine

9/23/2015 03:56:19 am

So glad we made you laugh, Jane! Ridiculous episode, if I do say so myself ;) Owl as a spirit animal...I think you need to do a series of owl paintings...? And I love your nonchalant take on laundry and hope Ben can adopt it sometime soon! Thanks for listening. xoxo!

Jane link

9/25/2015 05:07:17 am

Yes, I think I should do an owl series - great idea! I loved Ben's 'toad' experiences - so sweet and really quite poetic (seriously, in a nice way). I'm waiting for the 'right moment' to ask this very same question to my hubby - we'll see ;) Have a lovely weekend with your Mum. jx

debbie

9/23/2015 03:51:15 am

do you have a clothesline? Great to air out clothes and would make your deck/outside less messy.....cape air wonderful to dry laundry.....

9/23/2015 03:54:55 am

Good idea, Debbie! So simple! Why don't we think of these types of things? ;) Thanks for sharing + commenting! xo

9/23/2015 04:06:14 am

I try never to use my dryer....love clothes on the line!! Take care, MC! Deb from MV

jeanette ruiz link

9/30/2015 12:42:59 pm

So I caught up on the last two episodes since I was out of town last week and I wish there was a hotline number to leave a message for all of my comments. LOL!

First of all, tell Ben that yes we have pumpkins in Florida. I'll send him a pic of a patch shortly ;) Also, I totally agree with Fall stuff not coming out until Oct. 1st. My husband loves to pull out the decorations early and I always stop him.

I took the quiz and my spirit animal is butterfly. I always resonated with a ladybug because my mom calls me that since she used to let me play with them as a kid but I know nothing about their temperament.

As far as laundry, it's Alex's responsibility and he loves it just as much as Ben. I agree with you about Laundry 0 being something unattainable so why bother.

Awesome podcasts (as usual!)

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