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Life On the Brink

Anna Perkins

131 episodes

2 weeks ago

Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 130 of Life On the Brink! October has gone by quickly and wonderfully, filled with so many autumnal moments and gatherings, as well as a few cozy hobbies that I’ve particularly been enjoying. Today I’m sharing all about my love of crocheting- how it began, why it’s THE BEST, and how to get started- along with how I’m prepping for the upcoming holiday season and adjusting to having a full-on toddler! A lot has changed since last fall, but with the challenges...

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Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 130 of Life On the Brink! October has gone by quickly and wonderfully, filled with so many autumnal moments and gatherings, as well as a few cozy hobbies that I’ve particularly been enjoying. Today I’m sharing all about my love of crocheting- how it began, why it’s THE BEST, and how to get started- along with how I’m prepping for the upcoming holiday season and adjusting to having a full-on toddler! A lot has changed since last fall, but with the challenges...

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Life On the Brink

A Crochet Deep-Dive, early Christmas vibes + adjusting to toddler life

Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 130 of Life On the Brink! October has gone by quickly and wonderfully, filled with so many autumnal moments and gatherings, as well as a few cozy hobbies that I’ve particularly been enjoying. Today I’m sharing all about my love of crocheting- how it began, why it’s THE BEST, and how to get started- along with how I’m prepping for the upcoming holiday season and adjusting to having a full-on toddler! A lot has changed since last fall, but with the challenges...

2 weeks ago

51 minutes

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Fall favorites: cozy hobbies, new recipes, books + enjoying autumn with a toddler

Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 129 of Life On the Brink! Autumn is officially here and I couldn’t be more excited! This is such a short and sweet time of year and, especially as I now have a toddler on my hands. I’m determined to soak it up more than ever. Today’s episode includes my Fall TBR (a very cozy and lighthearted list), recipes I’m testing, crochet projects, and bucket list activities; life and routine can move fast, so I like to be intentional at the start of the season to envi...

1 month ago

47 minutes

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Favorite New Cookbooks + a summer recap

Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 128 of Life On the Brink! Welcome to Season Six… I took a bit of a summer break to enjoy lots of time with my family and to keep up with my little girl (now a toddler, wild) but I am jumping right back into the sixth season of Life On the Brink! This has been a lovely summer so far, and in today’s episode I’m sharing a bit of a recap/companion to my summer bucket list, as well as some of my new favorite cookbooks. As we’re standing on the brink of cozy se...

2 months ago

57 minutes

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Summer TBR, Bucket List + baby's 1st birthday recap

Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 127 of Life On the Brink! It’s summer! After a long and wonderful spring season, the warm glow of summer is here at last. Today I’m sharing my (quite varied) book TBR, as well as some garden updates, beach vacation plans, and Bucket List items for this summer. Also, I’m recapping my sweet baby girl’s absolutely magical first birthday! Hint: the theme was adorable. This week’s little joy is a date-night story time and and I’m sharing a tropical playlist tha...

4 months ago

47 minutes

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Lessons From My First Year of Motherhood

Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 126 of Life On the Brink! It has now been nearly one year since I became a mom and WOW what a year it has been. So much has changed in my life and I’ve definitely learned things about myself and my outlook on motherhood, life, self-perception, etc. and I’m sharing those lessons with you today. This is just a very candid chat about various parenting things, and though I touch on a few controversial topics, my hope is that this is an inspiring and, ab...

5 months ago

52 minutes

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Spring gatherings, garden updates + the HOME LIBRARY of my dreams

Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 125 of Life On the Brink! April is such a special month- in fact, today is my birthday! I’m celebrating by recapping what was perhaps the most FUN renovation project I’ve worked on in the past two years: the home library. From hunting down the perfect bookshelves to a literal painting party to creating so many cozy nooks, I’m so pleased with the finished product! I’ve also made today’s episode extra special by sharing some recipes and fun ideas inspired b...

6 months ago

47 minutes

Life On the Brink

Springtime inspiration: TBR, crafts, garden plans, and baby's first spring!

Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 124 of Life On the Brink! I can’t believe I’m saying it, but spring has finally arrived. After what has felt like an eternally long and dreary winter, once again the change of season has come just in time. Spring is officially my favorite season, and it always reinvigorates me and revitalizes my creativity. Today I’m bringing some of that creativity to you! In this episode I’m sharing the books I hope to read, all this season’s garden plans (hint: honeysu...

7 months ago

50 minutes

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Taking Care of Yourself PART 2: seasonal depression, postpartum, grief, etc.

Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 123 of Life On the Brink! I’m calling this episode a Part 2 as it sort of relates to one of the most popular episodes of the podcast: Episode 80 called “Taking Care of Yourself When You Feel Overwhelmed, Anxious or Burnt Out.” This is in a similar vein, but personally comes from a different headspace. Whereas Part 1 took place during a huge time of transition when I was moving into a new home, these days I’m in the midst of my first year of motherhood and ...

8 months ago

39 minutes

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Best Books of 2024!

Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 122 of Life On the Brink!It’s time once again for one of my favorite episodes of the year, the always-beloved “favorite-books-i-read-last-year” episode, where I am sharing 6 of my favorite reads from 2024! Some are brand new, some are old classics, but all of them hold a special place in my heart and have my complete recommendation. I’m also recapping my season of reading while caring for a newborn, and sharing my reading goals for the coming year. Now’s th...

9 months ago

42 minutes

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A Restful Christmas at Home: slowing down, simplifying, and enjoying holiday comforts

Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 121 of Life On the Brink!Every Christmas is unique, but this year is so unlike any other. This year I’m a mom and it’s my little girl’s very first Christmas, which is so special! It also means that I have less time and less energy than most holiday seasons of the past. I usually do the absolute most during the Christmas season, and while I do love the hustle and bustle, it’s draining. So this year I’m doing what’s necessary, and letting the rest go. In the ...

11 months ago

47 minutes

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Foodie Movie Night w/ my sister Sarah!

Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 120 of Life On the Brink!We're back again with another installment of the Movie Night series, this time in a celebration of cooking, food, and the gathering that happens around it. I'm once again joined by my sister Sarah as we discuss our favorite "foodie" movies and how a movie night can be an extension of the onscreen meals. So fun, and perfect for this time of year! We have quite a bit in common, mostly that we agree on a lot of our favorite movies...

11 months ago

44 minutes

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*MINI:* A Podcast Update + happy halloween!

Hello hello, welcome to Episode 119, a little mini episode with an update and links to episodes from the archive for this fine Halloween Thursday.As I'm continuing to adjust to motherhood, I'm making some space to soak up this time while still aiming for consistency in my pursuits. In this episode you'll hear my plan for all that, as well as some more cozy episodes from the Life On the Brink archives that you might enjoy during this season. Especially if you are in a time of transition or cha...

1 year ago

12 minutes

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My (positive) Birth Story + fourth trimester challenges

Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 118 of Life On the Brink!This past June I had the craziest, most surreal experience: I gave birth to my daughter. It's wild to recount everything, and that's exactly what I'm doing in this episode.I was so fortunate to have a really positive birth experience, though not without challenges! Today I'm sharing all the ups and downs and unexpected things surrounding my labor, delivery, and early postpartum days. This whole experience has certainly been the most...

1 year ago

54 minutes

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Autumn Bucket List: books, recipes, and fall firsts with my baby

Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 117 of Life On the Brink!It’s that magical time of year! The autumn season is upon us and I for one couldn’t be happier about it. This is my first fall with a new baby, and I’ve got so many books, crafts, recipes and family ideas to intentionally soak up the coziness of the season.In this episode I’m simply sharing my Autumn Bucket List to help get you in the autumnal spirit and make the most of this fall!Plus, this week's Little Joy is a cooking device tha...

1 year ago

40 minutes

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I’m back! Life as a mom and preparing for a new season

Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 116 and Season Five of Life On the Brink!It’s been a while- I hope your summer was lovely, because mine was life-changing! I’m now a mother, and I’m looking forward to this new season of life, the podcast, and to the upcoming autumn season. There’s so much to be grateful for, and I’m excited to jump into all of it.Today I’m simply giving some updates on me, my new life as Mama, and a bit on how the podcast will change this season. I’m so glad to be back!Plu...

1 year ago

30 minutes

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Season Four Finale: Expectations in Parenthood w/ my husband!

Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 115 and the Season Four finale of Life On the Brink!We’ve finally arrived at the finale, which marks FOUR YEARS since I started this podcast during Covid. I’m wrapping up this season, and kicking off a bit of a maternity break, with a very special episode featuring a most distinguished guest: my husband Josh!I’m currently 37 weeks pregnant and we are so eagerly awaiting our little girl. This is a totally new chapter, and before we learn all the wonderful pa...

1 year ago

48 minutes

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Pregnancy Q&A- Part 2: third trimester, nesting, birth plan, etc.

Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 114 of Life On the Brink!I’m officially entering the ninth month of pregnancy, which is totally wild to say! Around the 20 week mark I shared the beginning of our pregnancy journey and had a little Q&A, and this week I’m back with Part 2! I’m at 35 weeks now, and though I still have a month or so to go, I’m definitely in a different headspace than I was back in January.This Q&A will focus more on the third trimester, nursery and nesting, and plans f...

1 year ago

46 minutes

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Navigating Facebook Marketplace: how I furnished my whole home on a budget

Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 113 of Life On the Brink!I’m currently in a real nesting stage of my pregnancy, and as I’m decorating and furnishing the nursery for Baby Girl, I find that I’ve returned to my favorite way to shop for the home: Facebook Marketplace. With the help of this one app, I have furnished all my living spaces over the past 5 years on such a budget, and have become quite adept at the system. If you enjoy shopping second hand and are at all interested in this super he...

1 year ago

55 minutes

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Springtime in the Garden: this year's simple gardening plan

Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 112 of Life On the Brink!One of my favorite things about April is that it’s the start of growing season where I live. It’s finally time to put seeds in the earth and watch them grow! I’ve spent the past several weeks preparing and planning this year’s garden, and it feels so good to finally execute some of that plan.In this episode I'm sharing my simple, easy-to-maintain garden plan for this year, from flowers to herbs and veggies to garden bed overhaul. Wi...

1 year ago

47 minutes

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Spring Inspiration! Books, activities, and everything I'm enjoying this spring

Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 111 of Life On the Brink!It’s finally SPRING! This is decidedly my favorite season, and I’m particularly excited for it this year. What with Baby Girl coming in June and lots of home and garden things happening, I feel like this season will be just glorious! Today I'm talking all about my favorite books, recipes, and activities that I'm enjoying this spring season. In this episode I'm sharing:-my spring TBR-favorite seasonal recipes/little treats I've been ...

1 year ago

52 minutes