{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65a5932db97db900172e715e/66974ec047a298f0044bbdd7?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Too Hot for Fair-Weather Friends: Showing Up in the Heat of the Summer","description":"<p>In this episode of <em>Table Pancakes</em>, Katherine and Shelbi navigate the <strong>heat of the summer, the state of the world, and what it means to truly show up</strong>—because it’s too hot out for fair-weather friends.</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>What We Cover:</strong></h3><h4><strong>Who’s Holding Us &amp; How We Support Our People</strong></h4><ul><li>The balance of <strong>pressing pause on texts to be fully present</strong> with the people right before us.</li><li>Managing a <strong>text hiatus and reduced screen time</strong> while still maintaining meaningful connections</li><li>Meeting our close friends and family <strong>where they’re at—emotionally and physically</strong></li></ul><h4><strong>Spinning Many Plates &amp; Overstimulation</strong></h4><ul><li>Personal evolution can shift <strong>levels of attention and engagement</strong>, sometimes leading to misalignment in relationships</li><li>Limiting the <strong>personal “hotline”</strong> and being intentional about <strong>who gets our energy and time</strong></li><li>Balancing <strong>spontaneity and structure</strong>—embracing the flow of summer plans while making space for deeper connections</li></ul><h4><strong>Balm for the Hot Summer</strong></h4><ul><li>Finding small joys, from <strong>The Evening Scoop (of gelato) to being the ultimate wingwoman</strong></li><li>Showing up for friends, <strong>no matter the season—good or tough</strong></li><li><em>Sharon Brous's New York Times</em>&nbsp;piece&nbsp;<em>\"Train Yourself to Always Show Up\"</em>&nbsp;reminds us to step toward those who hold us tenderly without requiring&nbsp;<strong>heroic gestures</strong></li></ul><h3><br></h3><h3><strong>Question of the Week:</strong></h3><p>Who’s holding you, who are you holding, and what’s serving as a balm for you right now?</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Join the Conversation</strong></h3><p>Email us: <strong>tablepancakespod@gmail.com</strong></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href=\"https://instagram.com/tablepancakespod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@tablepancakespod</a></p><p>Connect with us: <a href=\"https://instagram.com/shelbihq\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@shelbihq</a> | <a href=\"https://instagram.com/katherinehfoster\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@katherinehfoster</a></p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, we’d love it if you <strong>rated, reviewed, and subscribed</strong> to the show. Your support helps us continue these conversations.</p>","author_name":"Katherine Foster and Shelbi Jones"}