# honest thoughts (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover honest thoughts. Page: Feed: --- ## [Nourishing, one pan dinners to make this week, a love letter to the outdoors, and how I'm getting back to the basics to support my health](https://graceandgreensblog.substack.com/p/simple-nourishing-one-pan-dinners) _2026-08-22 · Grace Barker · Grace & Greens_ The inside scoop on what I'm cooking, learning, and recommending to help you eat well and feel well, too! ## [Gluten-free miso chicken lettuce wraps](https://graceandgreensblog.substack.com/p/miso-chicken-lettuce-wraps) _2026-08-21 · Grace Barker · Grace & Greens_ Sweet & savory miso chicken & roasted bell peppers tucked into lettuce cups for a light & nourishing meal in less than 30 minutes. ## [One-pan coconut lentil salmon curry](https://graceandgreensblog.substack.com/p/one-pan-coconut-lentil-salmon-curry) _2026-08-21 · Grace Barker · Grace & Greens_ Ready in less than 30 minutes, it’s full of antioxidants, fiber, and protein for a nourishing and creamy weeknight dinner! ## [A dollar saved is a dollar wasted](https://careercolin.substack.com/p/a-dollar-saved-is-a-dollar-wasted) _2026-08-19 · for the firsts_ And other money rules I never learned at the dinner table ## [7 of my favorite nourishing, high-protein lunches](https://graceandgreensblog.substack.com/p/easy-nourishing-lunch-ideas) _2026-08-19 · Grace Barker · Grace & Greens_ Perfect for prepping, packing, and picnicking ## [Thai quinoa summer salad with creamy peanut sauce](https://graceandgreensblog.substack.com/p/thai-peanut-chicken-quinoa-salad) _2026-08-18 · Grace Barker · Grace & Greens_ A refreshing, protein-packed salad cooked and ready in less than 30 minutes ## [4 simple, nourishing meals to make this week, and what the garden is teaching me about letting go - v.89](https://graceandgreensblog.substack.com/p/simple-high-protein-meal-prep-recipes-week) _2026-08-15 · Grace Barker · Grace & Greens_ The inside scoop on what I'm cooking, learning, and recommending to help you eat well and feel well, too! ## [What 2 weeks with a glucose monitor taught me about blood sugar and hormones](https://graceandgreensblog.substack.com/p/continuous-glucose-monitor-blood-sugar-experiment) _2026-08-12 · Grace Barker · Grace & Greens_ And exactly how I built the 97% of meals that landed in a steady or moderate glucose response ## [A nourishing meal plan for getting back into routine, my system for eating well consistently, and the matcha I've been loving - v.88](https://graceandgreensblog.substack.com/p/healthy-weekly-meal-plan-back-to-routine) _2026-08-08 · Grace Barker · Grace & Greens_ The inside scoop on what I'm cooking, learning, and recommending to help you eat well and feel well, too! ## [Grilled garlic steak salad with peach chimichurri and pickled onions](https://graceandgreensblog.substack.com/p/grilled-garlic-steak-with-peach-chimichurri) _2026-08-05 · Grace Barker · Grace & Greens_ A simple, nourishing, produce-forward recipe fresh from the farmers' market and ready in less than 30 minutes! ## [Save with community-voted codes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/GxOuDKsGEZzI) _2026-08-05 · **Sponsored**_ Search thousands of community-verified coupon codes — 100% free, no account needed. ## [A nourishing meal plan for hot summer days, my honest thoughts on savoring the moment, and super easy summer garden salsa - v.87](https://graceandgreensblog.substack.com/p/summer-meal-plan-high-protein-recipes-garden-salsa) _2026-08-01 · Grace Barker · Grace & Greens_ The inside scoop on what I'm cooking, learning, and recommending to help you eat well and feel well, too! ## [Strawberry almond butter protein smoothie](https://graceandgreensblog.substack.com/p/strawberry-almond-butter-protein-smoothie) _2026-08-01 · Grace Barker · Grace & Greens_ Light, refreshing, and absolutely delicious! ## [No bake salted dark chocolate peanut butter bars](https://graceandgreensblog.substack.com/p/salted-dark-chocolate-peanut-butter-bars) _2026-07-31 · Grace Barker · Grace & Greens_ 100 grams of protein per recipe- these are gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined-sugar-free sweet treats that you're going to love! ## [The best pickled red onions (refined sugar-free)](https://graceandgreensblog.substack.com/p/easy-pickled-red-onions-no-cook) _2026-07-31 · Grace Barker · Grace & Greens_ Great for gut health and my favorite addition to all the salads and bowls ## [It's taking you longer because your calling is greater](https://careercolin.substack.com/p/its-taking-you-longer-because-your) _2026-07-21 · for the firsts_ Why you can't rush the mission. ## [On the Pursuit of Desire](https://ninaksimon.substack.com/p/on-the-pursuit-of-desire) _2026-07-15 · Nina Simon · From Nina With Love_ A letter reflecting on what I want at the age of 45 ## [Is your career getting better, or is your title just getting bigger?](https://careercolin.substack.com/p/is-your-career-getting-better-or) _2026-07-06 · for the firsts_ Don't fall for one of the most common switch ups in corporate ## [Why I spent the last night of Cannes Lions in tears](https://careercolin.substack.com/p/why-i-spent-the-last-night-of-cannes) _2026-06-29 · for the firsts_ For me, attending Cannes Lions meant a lot more than clinking glasses with CMOs on yachts in the French Riviera. ## [Eager for my next book? Here’s one thing you can do to help it succeed](https://ninaksimon.substack.com/p/eager-for-my-next-book-heres-one) _2026-06-23 · Nina Simon · From Nina With Love_ Better yet, this can help ANY author you're excited about ## [Confessions of a former success larper](https://careercolin.substack.com/p/confessions-of-a-former-success-larper) _2026-06-16 · for the firsts_ How a list of goals from my past revealed everything about who I was at the time, and how I've changed since. ## [Pirate.io on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/icCGs9qQ2XZG) _2026-06-16 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Pirate.io listing on Google Play to view the app’s details. ## [You can't create a new career if you're too scared to kill your current one](https://careercolin.substack.com/p/you-cant-create-a-new-career-if-youre) _2026-06-03 · Colin Rocker · for the firsts_ A few honest thoughts on why the life you actually want is on the other side of the one you’re afraid to lose ## [The ultimate first](https://careercolin.substack.com/p/the-ultimate-first) _2026-04-21 · for the firsts_ What four astronauts flying around the Moon can teach us about staying grounded ## [The Book after the Bestseller](https://ninaksimon.substack.com/p/the-book-after-the-bestseller) _2026-04-06 · Nina Simon · From Nina With Love_ New book announcement, sneak peek giveaway, and the personal story of how I (finally) figured out this was the book I had to write next ## [How we destroyed the workplace](https://careercolin.substack.com/p/how-we-destroyed-the-workplace) _2026-03-23 · Colin Rocker · for the firsts_ What I learned at SXSW about the empathy crisis affecting Gen Z at work, and what we can do about it ## [You weren't meant to escape your life](https://careercolin.substack.com/p/you-werent-meant-to-escape-your-life) _2026-03-09 · Colin Rocker · for the firsts_ On building a career worth coming back to ## [Your "new year" hasn't even started](https://careercolin.substack.com/p/your-new-year-hasnt-even-started) _2026-03-02 · Colin Rocker · for the firsts_ Why you shouldn't be stressing about goals while there's still snow on the ground ## [The job market no longer exists](https://careercolin.substack.com/p/the-job-market-no-longer-exists) _2026-02-02 · Colin Rocker · for the firsts_ What LinkedIn's data actually says about hiring, skills, and creating your own lane ## [I'm sorry, but I have to say this](https://careercolin.substack.com/p/im-sorry-but-i-have-to-say-this) _2026-01-26 · Colin Rocker · for the firsts_ Some honest thoughts on everything that's been going on lately ## [How I completely changed my life in ten years](https://careercolin.substack.com/p/how-i-completely-changed-my-life) _2026-01-19 · Colin Rocker · for the firsts_ And some things to think about if you want 2036 to look radically different from 2026 ## [Feeling overwhelmed? Remember this](https://careercolin.substack.com/p/feeling-overwhelmed-remember-this) _2026-01-12 · Colin Rocker · for the firsts_ A few notes on keeping your cool when the world seems on fire ## [One Cloud, Every AI Layer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Ri3OVDPBBoZ3) _2026-01-12 · **Sponsored**_ Run agents, inference, and infrastructure on one stack — economics improve as you scale. ## [Tomorrow is my 30th Birthday](https://careercolin.substack.com/p/tomorrow-is-my-30th-birthday) _2026-01-05 · Colin Rocker · for the firsts_ Some reflections, firsts, and fears of someone approaching the big three-o ## [Time doesn't repeat itself. But it does rhyme.](https://careercolin.substack.com/p/time-doesnt-repeat-itself-but-it) _2025-12-03 · Colin Rocker · for the firsts_ The first bonus lesson of my '30 Lessons' series ## [What quiet emotions do you carry?](https://careercolin.substack.com/p/what-quiet-emotions-do-you-carry) _2025-11-17 · Colin Rocker · for the firsts_ How a dancer brought me to tears in Atlanta (not how you're thinking) ## [Your imagination is your competitive advantage](https://careercolin.substack.com/p/your-imagination-is-your-competitive) _2025-11-10 · Colin Rocker · for the firsts_ Why now is one of the best times to start applying more creativity to you work ## [My manager’s kids hardly knew them](https://careercolin.substack.com/p/my-managers-kids-hardly-knew-them) _2025-11-03 · Colin Rocker · for the firsts_ I didn’t know it at the time, but this moment would quietly change the course of my career. ## [The Possibilities are Finite](https://ninaksimon.substack.com/p/opening-and-closing-the-year) _2025-07-15 · Nina Simon · From Nina With Love_ A letter reflecting on my 44th trip around the sun ## [Want to Write More in 2025 But Scared to Start?](https://ninaksimon.substack.com/p/want-to-write-more-in-2025-but-scared) _2025-01-02 · Nina Simon · From Nina With Love_ How I Used a Distraction Diary to Rebuild My Writing Muscles