The Awkward Edit (Feb 4, 2025)

(A newsletter about podcasting, creativity, and embracing the awkward.)

You know what’s awkward?

I was stood up for work-ish meetings three times last week. Annoying? Yes. But January was kinda whack for everyone, so I won’t judge. Plus, I scheduled all three meetings at my favorite café which means I got bonus hours to do what I do best:

Eavesdropping.

And here’s what I’ve learned from lurking in the corner at Lone Light Coffee:

Everyone is a freaking mess.

On the one hand, this might be disheartening. But I’ve noticed something—when people listen to each other, their messes start to shift. Maybe they shrink. Maybe they shapeshift. Or maybe they just spiral into full-blown absurdity.

But when life keeps serving up one disaster after another, slowing down over a cup of somethin’ and being witnessed in your mess is somehow enough to make things feel tolerable again.

And that brings me to this week’s podcast recommendation.

The Finding Harmony Podcast

This week, my dear friend (and yogi/coach/energy healer) Harmony Slater is talking about acupuncture with Morgan Lee