Hi Reader,
Welcome to the Monthly Digest of The Weekly Wordsmith. This edition is lighter, inspired by small delights, sidequests, and random resources.
This varied collection represents a bit of my mind right now as I reflect on my 41st year around the sun, unpack between trips, and host the fourth season of Therapist Chillout.
Enjoy this eclectic mix. You might find a welcome distraction or a hidden gem that shifts your worldview.
Keep scrolling to find out...
๐ธ How to Make More Money (When You Dislike Money)
Iโve been sharing this video with every helping professional I know who desires financial security but also feels conflicted about earning. (So...most of us?)
Itโs a Q&A-style money masterclass by Hadassah Damien, who breaks money down clearly and makes me laugh with her inventive yet colorful language. (If you have little ears around, put in earbuds or read the blog/transcript instead.)
I've enjoyed her newsletter, Ride Free Fearless Money, for over 9 years! The emails arrive in my inbox exactly when I need them, feeling relevant to world events without fear-mongering.
If nothing else, watch the first 5 minutes.โ
๐ฎ If Tarot & Therapy Had a Board-Game Baby
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I heard about The Transformation Game from Jessica Lanyadoo, and finally sat down to play with my partner, Kim, last week.
Imagine an interactive tarot reading, a therapy session, and a way for your higher self to lovingly call you out...with dice and color-coded cards. ๐ฒ
Even my pragmatic GenX girlfriend said the card reveals were "uncanny." (This from a woman who would see a haunting and ask what the use case is.)
The catch: it can be hard to track down since itโs from 1987. Bookshop.org has it backordered, or you can find it used from another seller you trust. If your shopping choices are limited, Amazon and Walmart carry it, too.
๐ง Still Listening: What I've Had in My Ears Lately
๐ป In a Relationship With an AI
Ghost of a Podcast: Astrology & Advice with Jessica Lanyadoo
๐ AuDHD and OCD: How to Tell Whatโs What
Neurodivergent Insights with Dr. Megan Anna Neff
๐งก IFS, Body Trust, and Body Liberation with Dr. Sand Changโ
Taking Up Space with Cassie Krajewski, LCSW, CST
Have you listened to a podcast lately that shifted your thinking, entertained you, or just made you feel a bit more hopeful?
Feel free to hit "reply" to share. Always looking for new listens :)
๐ธ June Snapshots: Small Moments Worth Savoring
A surprise b-day candle, a cozy puzzle, a creative store display, and Hazel reminding me to stop and smell the roses.
What was the highlight of your month?
Hit โreplyโ and share any small delights or random things you love.
xo Ari ๐ฉต
P.S. My summer calendar filled up quickly with some amazing folks, so I'm now booking projects into mid-September. If you'd like to work together this fall or winter, reach out here.