Episodes grow whenever they’re ready to bloom 🌱 Mind Your Biscuits is a time capsule where I document my side quests, have conversations with friends, and capture my thoughts at this moment in time. 🎙️ I have lots of thoughts and ideas and no one asked, but I needed an outlet to share 🤷♀️ Let's dive into ramblings from self improvement and productivity to world news and human behavior.
Is 75 hard worth it? The popular mental toughness & fitness challenge, which really grew a large cult following post-COVID, is intense. It requires lots of commitment, no excuses, and grit. We’re gonna talk about what this challenge entails, our experiences in trying, and if we thought it was worth it.
00:00
Introduction to 75 Hard Challenge
01:45
Origins and Philosophy of 75 Hard
04:43
Components of the 75 Hard Challenge
05:56
Personal Experiences and Accountability
09:27
Challenges Faced During the Program
11:38
Dietary & Food Modifications
13:22
No alcohol or cheat meals
16:35
Two 45-Minute Workouts
16:52
Workout Routines and Consistency
21:47
Finding Structure in Chaos
22:16
The Challenge of Hydration: Drinking One Gallon of Water
26:50
Reading Preferences and Challenges
32:39
Documenting Progress: The Picture Dilemma
34:50
Was 75 Hard Worth It?
35:04
Reflections on the 75 Hard Experience
38:29
Tips for Getting Through 75 Hard
9 Oct 2025
Hot Takes & Unpopular Opinions
Joined by my co-host James! Talking about hot takes and unpopular opinions:
00:00
Intro to Hot Takes & Unpopular Opinions
08:13
I want to replace all driving and cars with autonomous vehicles
14:49
We are too connected as a society
20:00
We don't need to teach kids to share
26:04
Your feelings don't matter
32:00
People give corporations too much flak
36:00
Recently learning about surveillance pricing
keywords (and suchwhatnot): hot takes, unpopular opinions, autonomous vehicles, mental health, technology, sharing, corporate responsibility, travel experiences, apartment management
2 Oct 2025
Reading 42 Books in 2025
Back at it - with a fun lil reading episode. I have officially surpassed my 2025 reading goal with 3 months left in the year (yippee 🎉) I'm sharing quick tips and action steps for how I did this!
chapters (or thereabouts)
00:40
Setting my reading goal for 2025
02:44
Strategies for Achieving Reading Goals
04:34
Front-load reading toward the beginning of the year
05:19
Default to Reading (especially during small pockets of time)
06:11
Invite friends to read with you!
07:10
Switch up genres depending on your mood (don't be afraid of change)
08:33
Exploring New Authors and Genres
09:01
Read more indie/self-published authors
10:34
What will my 2026 goal be?
keywords and such
reading goals, book recommendations, reading strategies, personal development, indie authors, reading habits, self-improvement, book genres, Kindle, reading challenge
4 Sept 2025
Life Reset (Running, Playing Violin, Making Soundtracks to My Life)
More about my recent endeavors. Namely, running, dancing, playing violin, small business consulting, and more! A few takeaways per Spotify AI:
Going into the office energizes me.
Documenting my life through this podcast is therapeutic.
Moving has prompted me to reassess my priorities and goals.
Crafting playlists helps me focus and stay motivated.
I want to embrace new hobbies without the pressure of perfection.
Exploring small business consulting
Trying new things is essential for personal growth.
Key Topics: podcast, personal growth, hobbies, entrepreneurship, music, mindfulness, life changes, playlists, self-improvement, routines
My mantra this week was done is better than perfect - enjoy ☺️
14 Aug 2025
Generating Content Ideas & Getting Your Creativity Back
I chatted with my friend Nisha from TheDailyRayy on Instagram about how she has been working behind the scenes to increase her social media presence online. We also discussed how we find inputs and outputs for our creativity. Enjoy!
00:00
Introduction and Creative Outlets
02:12
Building a Social Media Presence
03:57
Content Creation Strategies
06:03
Balancing Work and Creativity
10:54
Exploring New Interests and Experiences
14:20
Creativity outside of social media
15:09
Public Speaking with Toastmasters
20:17
Playing instruments
22:17
Reading
27:26
Drawing
28:14
Challenge your brain
30:15
Scrapbooking night
33:48
Thrifting & Zero-Waste Lifestyle
39:02
Fashion and personal style
40:16
Sewing
43:30
Tattoos & piercings
7 Aug 2025
10. How to Get Out of a Rut
Back again with the man, the myth, the legend - James 🎉 We are talking about how to get out of a rut. What even is a rut? For me it's a nagging, numbing, or overwhelming feeling. Maybe you feel overwhelmed, or under pressure, or have a general mood of disconnect. Basically, the math is not mathing.
We're putting pause on that today. James and I are chatting in this minisode about how to get back into a rhythm and flow of a life you enjoy living. Timestamps below and enjoy!
07:41
1. Get back to the basics of self care
08:54
2. Take a shower
13:37
3. Set a 20 minute cleaning timer
16:02
4. Work on a spreadsheet
18:21
5. Do a fridge audit
20:53
6. Start small to get momentum
21:53
7. Turn your phone off (physically power it down)
23:27
8. Write, read, or ponder
24:43
10. Try visualization
25:55
11. Make the algorithm work in your favor
27:35
12. Have a fluid schedule
29:42
13. Know your tendencies (before & after a rut)
30:44
14. Set reminders/wallpapers to motivate you
32:22
15. Tell someone
31 Jul 2025
9. How to Thrive at Work
Alongside my best friend and pretty neat gal, Meredith, we chat about the qualities, attributes, and actions that can help you stand out in your job.
This is not a how-to guide on landing a job nor is it a roadmap for finding your dream job. This will be our Gen Z take on standing out in the career you have and becoming invaluable as an employee. Enjoy!
00:00
Navigating Technical Difficulties
01:55
How we got started in the corporate world
05:09
Match the Job to Your Priorities
08:19
Have a Sense of Urgency
09:57
Tell People How You Operate
12:34
Ask Others How to Improve
16:38
Modify Your Work Environment & Habits
19:32
Close the Loop & Follow Through
21:24
Be Solution-Oriented
22:39
Use Behavioral Psychology & Bring Positive Vibes
25:55
Be Curious (Seek to Understand)
28:13
Change Your Posture & Tone
31:40
Your Actions Should Have Business or Network Impact
36:22
Practical Tips for Workplace Efficiency
36:50
Inbox Zero & Keyword Searches
37:01
Use Templates on Outlook Email
37:36
Block Time for Lunch & End of Day Planning
39:05
To-Do List on Outlook
40:29
Message Yourself on Teams
41:11
Respond to Yourself on Email
42:07
Have a fidget item for meetings
42:17
Effective Meeting Strategies
43:15
Go into Meetings with an Agenda
43:42
Have a Good Note-Taking System
45:56
Try Digital Tools like OneNote or Notion
48:03
Follow Up with Short Emails and Specific Action Items
49:08
Be Tech Savvy
51:05
Starting Grad School (MBA Program)
24 Jul 2025
8. Apartment Hunting in Dallas
Apartment hunting in Dallas - so many options and so little time. In this episode, I dive in to my apartment scorecard and spreadsheet as well as the factors that led us to move in the first place. Enjoy!
00:00
Why I am doing a solo episode
07:42
Factors Influencing the Move
16:45
Guy got kicked out of our apartment complex
17:33
Do people actually use amenities?
18:24
Traffic in Dallas and Garbage Commute Times
20:10
Comparing Driving Between States (Colorado, Wyoming, California, Texas)
23:15
Living near growing businesses
25:25
Will our application get accepted?
25:52
Why we are renting instead of buying
17 Jul 2025
7. How to Remain Unbothered
Co-host: Ekta (So Far So Good podcast)
00:00
Showing up authentically
04:44
Tip 1: Know whose opinion matters
13:23
Tip #2: Be able to logically regulate your emotions
17:50
Tip #3: Be open-minded and intellectually honest
21:22
Side-tangent: Justifying behavior & over-optimizing our lives
23:35
Tip #3: Things are only what adjective we assign to them
26:17
Tip #4: Put a cap on ruminating & over-analyzing
29:12
Tip #5: Put the moment into perspective
32:20
Tip #6: Prioritize your well-being thru action
33:56
Side-tangent: Feelings are fleeting
38:17
Side-tangent: Take advice with a grain of salt
40:02
Tip #7: Trust in yourself
41:40
Check out the YouTube Channel @hellolucyv
42:30
Check out the So Far, So Good podcast!
10 Jul 2025
6. Discussing Pop Culture & Music: Sabrina Carpenter, Twenty One Pilots, Ariana Grande, NF, Benson Boone, & more
Co-host: Bradley (loving husband, engineer, cutie)
Bradley and I discuss various aspects of pop culture, focusing on recent music releases, particularly the new song 'The Contract' by Twenty One Pilots and the upcoming album 'Man's Best Friend' by Sabrina Carpenter. We share thoughts on the evolution of these artists, our concert experiences, and the impact of music.
Timestamps ⬇️
02:29 Exploring Recent Music Releases
03:28 Analyzing Twenty One Pilots 'The Contract'
16:45 Sabrina Carpenter's Upcoming Album 'Man's Best Friend'
18:51 Sabrina Carpenter's 'Short n' Sweet' Album & Tour
26:40 Love Sings Might Be Unrelatable (for us)
28:37 Anticipation for Upcoming Albums & Music Releases
31:54 Artists We Want to More Music From (NF, Ariana Grande, & more)
36:47 Concert Experiences (IVE, Twenty One Pilots, Mariah Carey, & more)
44:40 Wrap Up & Future Pop Culture Segments
3 Jul 2025
5. What They Don't Tell You About Being an Adult
Co-host James discusses the realities of adulthood, including career changes, coping with frustration, and finding beauty in ordinary experiences.
26 Jun 2025
4. Side Hustles & Business Aspirations
Co-host Nisha discusses side hustles, business aspirations, and navigating entrepreneurship, offering insights into motivations, user testing, and knowing when to pivot, in an interview episode.
19 Jun 2025
3. Productivity, Building Habits, and Dreams
This episode explores productivity techniques, habit formation, and goal setting, offering insights into time management and alternative career paths.
12 Jun 2025
2. How to Keep Your Mental Sanity
Co-host Ekta from the So Far So Good podcast discusses strategies for maintaining mental well-being by building community, incorporating movement, and simplifying daily life in this episode.
5 Jun 2025
1. Why Can't People Stand Still at Gas Stations?
Co-host James explores uncomfortable silences at gas stations, contrasting Colorado and Texas experiences, and emphasizes intentionality through bullet journaling and balancing habits.
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