Should we be back? We should! We are! Tune in for our stories of pandemic pregnancy, pandemic childbirth, and Diana's new job in venture capital.

- Check out Lisa's audio course on intuition: https://www.winging-it.net/
- Read about Diana's decision to join Matrix: https://dianaberlin.com/posts/2021/1/28/whether-when-and-where
- Email Diana: diana@matrixpartners.com

No. 56 — Be Back?

Should we be productive? In this episode, we unpack "macho productivity," debunk productivity myths, and share how we actually get things done. 

- Lisa's audio course on intuition: www.winging-it.net/
- Email Diana: diana@matrixpartners.com

No. 57 — Be Productive?

After many months of laying low, some of us are stepping out, tentatively, and finding it isn't easy. In this episode, we talk about the burnout, overwhelm, and self-consciousness many are facing. 

Then we dip into each of our style and wardrobe journeys as we dress our current bodies for this season of life.

- Laurel Kinney, personal stylist: https://laurelkinney.com/
- Laurel's course: https://www.styleshiftworkshop.com/
- Lisa's course: https://www.winging-it.net/

No. 58 — Step Out?

In this episode, Lisa reflects on beginning crochet, and Diana shares her own journey with LEGO. We let go of self-limiting assumptions and productivity, replacing it with simple enjoyment.

Lisa's crochet role model: 
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debrosse_nyc/
- Modern Crochet book: https://debrosse.com/products/moderncrochet

Lisa's course on intuition:
https://www.winging-it.net/

No. 59 — Have Hobbies?

No. 00 — What Should We Talk About?

No. 08 — Subscribe to Things?

In this final coda to season 1 of Should We, we introduce our producers and talk shop about season 2. Like what you hear? We’d love your support on our Kickstarter project, which runs through June 28, 2016, at 8pm PDT: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dianakimball/should-we-actually-try A giant thank you to everyone who’s pitched in already. If this comes true, it will be because of you.

No. 14 — Finish Strong?

Welcome (back!) to Season 2 of Should We—a conversation with friends about the everyday choices that make us.

In this episode, meet Celeste Prevost and Rob Angermuller of Math Times Joy, who designed our new identity. Listen in to hear about their work together, our work together with them, and the work we have to do together as citizens.

Should we work together? Definitely yes.

https://shouldwe.co

No. 15 — Work Together?

Our second first episode of season two* is a conversation with Cynthia Samanian. Cynthia is the creator of Confetti Kitchen, a cooking site for ambitious beginners. For this episode, we met her in the kitchen and the studio to suss out: should we ride Vespas? Should we start businesses? And the big one: should we make food?

* We originally planned for this to be the very first episode of season two, but history intervened and we made the choice to launch last week’s episode first instead. Now you get both!

No. 16 — Make Food?

In this episode, Diana talks with Cate Huston, engineering leader, world traveler, writer, and co-creator of Technically Speaking. They cover questions like should we blog, should we send newsletters, and should we give advice.

No. 17 — Give Advice?

Meet Jennifer Brook, lead design researcher at Dropbox. Having once sold (almost) everything and lived everywhere, she helps us answer: should we own things? Listen in to find out what the three of us have kept in the midst of international moves.

In this episode, we also talk about optimizing for a joyful commute and developing creative practices, such as sketchbook-making and silent disco.

No. 22 — Own Things?

Meet Virginia Heffernan—author, bookworm, and true-blue internet friend. Her 2016 book, Magic and Loss: The Internet as Art, captivated us; this conversation takes our favorite threads from the book and runs with them. Listen in to hear Virginia turn the tables on us and help us figure out where friends come from.

In this episode, we talk message boards, Medium, and the metric system. Press play when you’re in the mood to get to the bottom of the internet, once and for all.

No. 23 — Make (Internet) Friends?

This unedited special episode is a recording of our pre-inauguration vigil. It begins and ends with poetry. In between, we muster our strength to say what we really mean. Should we stand up? We will.

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No. 24 — STAND UP (Special Edition)

Well, friends: we made it. To mark the end of season 2, we question the wisdom of plans and make a few more. We'll be back in a few weeks to kick off a whole new season of conversations with friends about the everyday choices that make us.

Want to pitch in? Now that we've got Should We down to a science, we're ready to play for keeps. Join us on Patreon to support us in telling more secrets and taking more risks: https://www.patreon.com/shouldwe

No. 26 — Make Plans?

Season 3 kicks off with one big question: should we change? The two of us dig deep, reflecting on how we've been changed and how we've changed ourselves on purpose.

Listen in to hear our evolving perspectives on TV, politics, tenderness, personal training, transparency, and consistency.

No. 27 — Change?

Should we pay attention? Should we move away, or stay put? Should we craft the stories we tell? How should we define honest communication? And what should we do with our rage?

These are just a few of the questions we weigh in this conversation across continents with our dear friend Luisa.

No. 28 — Pay Attention?

Should we listen, to ourselves and others? Of course we should, but how? In this episode, Diana talks with our friend Luisa about the practices that help them listen closely, see things differently, make decisions, and sometimes even make new friends.

Listen in on this conversation across continents, between friends, in San Francisco and Berlin.

No. 29 — Listen?

Should we write our own job descriptions? This time we swap stories with design manager Heather Phillips about doing just that. We also dig into the intersection of design and venture capital, and weigh the prospect of changing our names.

No. 30 — Write Our Own Job Descriptions?

This episode flashes back to just before Lisa became a coach. She looks ahead to her first training and reflects on what brought her around to coaching. From where she stands on her own coaching path, Diana asks, what changed? 

Find out how our live show, divinity school, and The Voice fit in. You can also flash forward and sign up for coaching right here: shouldwe.co

No. 37 — Change Our Minds?

We're back with a new episode, new season, and NEWS. Listen in as we unpack one of our biggest questions yet.

No. 42 — Have Kids?

If you can wear it, is it an investment? We unpack this and other burning questions in an episode chock full of financial resources and revelations.

No. 43 — Invest?

In this special edition, we answer listener questions about ambition: Should we lean in? Should we leave? Should we manage up? We share our own stories about the choices and challenges that brought us to where we are today.

No. 44 — Be Ambitious?

This episode celebrates the inner workings of our friendship—the structures, previously unspoken parameters, and communication channels that keep making it work.

No. 46 — Be Friends?

This episode goes behind the scenes on what it means to see ourselves in new ways, in photographs and on stage.

· Helena Price: https://www.dagmarstudios.com/
· Melanie Riccardi: http://www.melaniericcardi.com/
· Oprah dancing at a photoshoot: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bd8z4MTBnba/
· Ellen Chisa: https://www.ellenchisa.com/
· Tippi sweater at J. Crew: https://www.jcrew.com/p/womens_category/sweaters/pullover/tippi-sweater/E1277
· The confidence-competence connection: https://lauravanderkam.com/2013/05/confidence-competence/
· Diana’s 2017 newsletter about speaking in a keynote: https://dianaberlin.com/letter/public-speaking

No. 47 — Be Seen?

In this episode, we talk secondhand clothing and firsthand experiences with philanthropy and empathy. What does it mean to be good at receiving, and what are the pitfalls of trying too hard to be a good person?

Related Links:

· Darling Magazine, Selfless Issue, “Shopless”: https://shop.darlingmagazine.org/collections/frontpage/products/issue-24-selfless?variant=8687614197856
· Thredup: http://www.thredup.com/r/TFFZO8
· Rent the Runway: https://rtr.app.link/e/AYR8Cx2r5P
· Give and Take, by Adam Grant: https://amzn.to/2x50ufR
· Global Fund for Women: https://www.globalfundforwomen.org/
· ScholarMatch: https://scholarmatch.org/
· 826michigan: https://www.826michigan.org/
· 826 Valencia: https://826valencia.org/
· The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake, by Aimee Bender: https://amzn.to/2CDwoVJ
· Austin Kleon: https://austinkleon.com/

No. 48 — Give and Take?

This mini episode marks the close of Season 4 and the celebration of quite a milestone: 50! As we head into a purposeful, open-ended pause, we reflect on how much fun it is to make this podcast and share it with you. 

Plus, a life update: Since recording this episode, Diana's beautiful baby boy was born! Mama and baby are happy, healthy, and brimming with love.

No. 50 — Put a Pin in It?

When does self-care—and especially, performing it for others—become a burden? In this episode, we unpack the difference between “self-care” and actually taking care of yourself.

Related Links:

* Cocoon (Coaching with Lisa) https://the-cocoon.co/
* How to Do Nothing by Jenny Odell https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FLNFRGK
* Workin' Moms (Netflix) https://www.netflix.com/title/80198991?s=i&trkid=13747225
* What Everyone Can Learn From Parents of Big Families (NYT) https://parenting.nytimes.com/health/big-family?
* Saying ‘No’ Is Self-Care for Parents (NYT) https://parenting.nytimes.com/health/burnout-boundaries
* Natalie MacMaster, Cape Breton fiddler https://www.ted.com/talks/natalie_macmaster_fiddling_in_reel_time? 
* Do Less by Kate Northrup (not recommended) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FC5JHX1/ 

Further Reading:

* Who Would Tavi Gevinson Be Without Instagram? (The Cut) https://www.thecut.com/2019/09/who-would-tavi-gevinson-be-without-instagram.html
* The Little Book of Hygge by Meik Wiking https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GONJFZ2

No. 51 — Perform Self-Care?

This episode unpacks the nuances of a choice too many people have to make. In conversation with Jessica Collier, CEO of Spot and Cofounder of All Turtles, we share personal experience, new research, and essential recommendations for responding to and preventing workplace harassment and discrimination.

- Spot: talktospot.com
- All Turtles: all-turtles.com
- Cocoon: the-cocoon.co

No. 52 — Report Harassment?

What is glamour, anyway? And why does it seduce us so? In this episode, we look behind the scenes of our most glamorous moments so far and even venture back to memories of perusing catalogues as kids.

- The Power of Glamour by Virginia Postrel: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A25EZ72
- “Who Would Tavi Gevinson Be Without Instagram?” https://www.thecut.com/2019/09/who-would-tavi-gevinson-be-without-instagram.html
- “The Grooming Gap“ https://inthesetimes.com/article/22197/grooming-gap-women-economics-wage-gender-sexism-make-up-styling-dress-code
- Cocoon (Coaching with Lisa): the-cocoon.co

No. 53 — Seek Glamour?

Today we checked up on each other, traded tips for hunkering down, and tried on different perspectives. We laughed our heads off while recording this episode, and we hope you will too.

- Going Through It podcast with Rebecca Traister: https://mailchimp.com/presents/podcast/going-through-it/rebecca-traister
- Safe Catch: https://safecatch.com/

No. 54 — Eat Our Stockpile?

A conversation with Deanna Dong, VP of Marketing at Wealthfront, on what it means to build wealth. 

Should we invest? Should we take time off? Should we touch every dream? We discuss the risks, benefits, and tradeoffs of big life and career decisions.

No. 55 — Build Wealth?

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