In this episode of Enthusiastic Encouragement and Dubious Advice, Patricia and Nicole ask, "How do you know something is finished? How do you know you're done?" They talk about what is next for the EEDA podcast and newsletter, the ways that each will evolve, and why you should stay tuned to both.

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• Directional Living: A Transformational Guide to Fulfillment in Work and Life by Megan Hellerer

• EEDA Pod Book Squad: Winning Friends & Influencing People

• Optimistic Hoarder

• This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone

• The Year's Best Sports Writing 2025 edited by Hanif Abdurraqib

• Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces That Shape Your Life by Alex Mayyasi and the Hosts of NPR's Planet Money

• On Witness and Respair: Essays by Jesmyn Ward

• Bromantasy by Máire Roche (out 5/26)

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In this episode of Enthusiastic Encouragement & Dubious Advice, hosts Patricia and Nicole cover more practical communication skills, focusing on how to choose the right environment and timing for difficult conversations. We also share some book recommendations, including an inspiring new release.

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• EEDA Pod Website

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• Become a patron! Patreon.com/eedapod

• Subscribe to the ongoing Enthusiastic Encouragement & Dubious Advice Newsletter

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• Here's a 10% discount to get Brick and start your journey of digital health!

• All About Allergies: Everything You Need to Know About Asthma, Food Allergies, Hay Fever, and More by Zachary Rubin MD

• ATK Cherry Streusel Bars Recipe (no login required for the next 30 days)

• Moss'd in Space by Rebecca Thorne (out June 30th)

• Body Electric: The Hidden Health Costs of the Digital Age and New Science to Reclaim Your Well-Being by Manoush Zomorodi

Find the full show notes with all the books mentioned in this episode and official transcript on our website: https://eedapod.com/

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In this episode of Enthusiastic Encouragement & Dubious Advice, Patricia and Nicole recap a birthday trip to New York City where they saw multiple shows, including a standout production of Cats: The Jellicle Ball — a reimagining of the classic musical set in the world of ballroom culture. The main topic explores the communication skill of distinguishing between something being objectively bad versus simply not being to your taste, touching on linguistic relativity and how the language we use shapes our perceptions of others.

Mentioned on the show:

• EEDA Pod Website

• Bookshop Affiliate Storefront (links below are affiliate)

• Become a patron! Patreon.com/eedapod

• Subscribe to the ongoing Enthusiastic Encouragement & Dubious Advice Newsletter

• Our merch shop is open!

• Wikipedia: Linguistic Relativity

• The Blood Countess: Murder, Betrayal, and the Making of a Monster by Shelley Puhak

• This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone

• Seasons of Glass and Iron: Stories by Amal El-Mohtar

Find the full show notes with all the books mentioned in this episode and official transcript on our website: https://eedapod.com/

Follow the show on Instagram & find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you get your podcasts!

Sound editing by Jen Zink