Archive - The Kettle with Meagan Francis

How to start art journaling with Vicky Winkler of Wildly Creative Wellness

If written journaling is difficult, maybe this freeing and fun creative practice is for you.

12 mins ago •

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20:41

July journal: small

Exploring the beauty of small in a culture that's always telling us to "think big"

Jul 1 •

20:19

June 2025

To endings - and embracing what's next

After 10+ years of production, The Mom Hour podcast wraps tomorrow.

Jun 23 •

The magic of good tea with Henrietta Lovell, the Rare Tea lady

Learn about tea from the entrepreneur who's made it her life's work.

Jun 15 •

42:42

Sometimes we choose the wrong risk. But we have to keep choosing anyway.

A (sad but also happy) chicken update

Jun 11 •

In praise of beginner energy

Let's have no idea what we're doing...together.

Jun 5 •

June Journal: Alive

Look around, look around, at how lucky we are

Jun 1 •

26:02

May 2025

Reorienting ourselves toward awe: Q&A with Deborah Farmer Kris

and how making a point to "look up" can nurture our sense of wonder

May 27 •

Library hauls and literary hangups

Why modern and historic characters meeting often makes me cringe

May 24 •

Motherhood from the "other side"

A commencement address for parents.

May 22 •

"Slow" living doesn't mean you'll never be busy

On staying connected during hectic times.

May 19 •

May journal: generosity

How can we create space to give?

May 15 •

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