# marisa — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover marisa. Page: Feed: --- ## [Garage Sale](https://blog.blankbaby.com/2026/08/garage-sale.html) _2026-08-17 · Scott McNulty · Blankbaby_ Yesterday there was an entire neighborhood garage sale happening, so we checked it out. Technically it was well within walking distance but with two 7 year olds you never know when legs (or will) will give out. We hopped in the car and walked around looking for treasure. We went towards the later side of \[…\] ## [A trip to the Enchanted Forest](https://blog.blankbaby.com/2026/08/a-trip-to-the-enchanted-forest.html) _2026-08-16 · Scott McNulty · Blankbaby_ The Enchanted Forest is a family owned theme park started by Roger Tofte. When I say “started” I mean he spent YEARS building the first part of the park by hand, by himself. I admire Roger’s (RIP) dedication to this crazy idea (and his family for keeping it going). The Enchanted Forest is as odd \[ \] ## [New album from more eaze officially announced](https://thrilljockeyrecords.substack.com/p/new-album-from-more-eaze-officially) _2026-08-14 · Thrill Jockey Records · Thrill Jockey Records_ Stream the single now & plan for Mari's EU / UK / NA tour dates! ## [Off to the Coast](https://blog.blankbaby.com/2026/08/off-to-the-coast.html) _2026-08-14 · Scott McNulty · Blankbaby_ Marisa’s sister and her kids were in town for several days, which was nice. As part of their trip Raina always goes to the Oregon Coast to harvest some rose hips for Folk Potions. I, generally, don’t attend this trip since I was in Pennsylvania. This year, since I was in Oregon, I joined the \[ \] ## [Pack the tour van and outpace death!](https://thrilljockeyrecords.substack.com/p/pack-the-tour-van-and-outpace-death) _2026-08-13 · Thrill Jockey Records · Thrill Jockey Records_ New music from Upper Wilds & Black Duck with Elena Setién! Great music heading your way with tons of new tours from more eaze, Aseethe, Rose City Band + more, and a tour of Jules Reidy's Swiss Gallery ## [I see why people like houses](https://blog.blankbaby.com/2026/08/i-see-why-people-like-houses.html) _2026-08-08 · Scott McNulty · Blankbaby_ True fact about me: I don’t remember ever living in a freestanding house before we bought our current house. Sure, when I was a baby we might have lived in one (I don’t think we did but records are spotty from that time in history) but for as long as I can remember I’ve lived \[ \] ## [EXCLUSIVE NEW ALBUMS from The Body & Cel Genesis and more eaze!](https://thrilljockeyrecords.substack.com/p/exclusive-new-albums-from-the-body) _2026-08-06 · Thrill Jockey Records · Thrill Jockey Records_ Plus a Euclidean reworking from Jules Reidy, Upper Wilds beam radio waves from WFMU, and we re-press Flowers! ## [Thrill Jockey's August Bandcamp Friday EXCLUSIVES!](https://thrilljockeyrecords.substack.com/p/thrill-jockeys-august-bandcamp-friday) _2026-08-05 · Thrill Jockey Records · Thrill Jockey Records_ THREE specials incoming! Limited new release from more eaze, a new album from The Body & Cel Genesis, an unreleased track from Setting and more! ## [There Will Come Soft Rains](https://blog.blankbaby.com/2026/08/there-will-come-soft-rains.html) _2026-08-05 · Scott McNulty · Blankbaby_ You don’t need me to tell you that Ray Bradbury was a great writer. One of this most famous stories, amongst many famous stories, is “There Will Come Soft Rains.” It tells the story of a smarthome at the end of the world. It is quite moving, and takes place on August 4th, 2026. If \[ \] ## [July 2026 in books](https://blog.blankbaby.com/2026/08/july-2026-in-books.html) _2026-08-04 · Scott McNulty · Blankbaby_ Rubbernecker by Belinda Bauer ★★★★☆ (Read in Jul 2026) Who doesn’t like a mystery featuring an unlikely detective? I don’t have Asperger’s so I can’t speak to how accurate the portrayal in the book is, but I can say after reading this book I bought another one of her mysteries. Dead in the Frame by Stephen Spotswood ★★★★☆ (Read on Jul 5, 2026) The 5th in a series that I’ve been reading (along with… ## [AI News Summaries & Audio (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ezcN8I2n0Z5t) _2026-08-04 · **Sponsored**_ Tap an article for an AI summary and an audio briefing. ## [The Body & Peals new albums available everywhere, + Dis Fig asks What to Make of These Mortal Hands](https://thrilljockeyrecords.substack.com/p/the-body-and-peals-new-albums-available) _2026-07-31 · Thrill Jockey Records · Thrill Jockey Records_ July 31st, 2026: Magic Tubers captured in Chicago! Back to The Future with GAUNT and the fertile scene that was Columbus Ohio ## [#26 Stuck in a Rut, Doom Scrolling, Figuring Out Who You Are in Your 40s](https://iono.fm/e/1702795) _2026-07-31 · fm coaching_ Marisa works through the monthly client questions and what comes up isn't just fitness questions. It's women trying to figure out who they are in their 40s, battling comfort eating and the rusk jar on the counter, navigating a relationship with alcohol that doesn't serve them anymore, and lying in bed doom scrolling when they should be sleeping. She covers the Pinterest exercise she uses with… [Listen](https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_1914/epi_1702795_medium.m4a?p=rss) ## [Dis Fig has a new record and subscribers get an exclusive first look, plus a Peals party!!](https://thrilljockeyrecords.substack.com/p/dis-fig-has-a-new-record-and-subscribers) _2026-07-23 · Thrill Jockey Records · Thrill Jockey Records_ July 23, 2026: plus Magic Tuber Stringband visit Chicago, a Jules Reidy unboxing, and claire rousay’s Australian photo diary! ## [Forget Peggy Lee! Upper Wilds is giving you FEVER](https://thrilljockeyrecords.substack.com/p/forget-peggy-lee-upper-wilds-is-giving) _2026-07-16 · Thrill Jockey Records · Thrill Jockey Records_ July 16, 2026: The absolute legend Thalia Zedek is going on tour, Back to Black To Comm, and some good reads ## [Learning on the job](https://blog.blankbaby.com/2026/07/learning-on-the-job.html) _2026-07-14 · Scott McNulty · Blankbaby_ I’m a believer in learning by doing, but sometimes it can be rather annoying. Marisa and I wanted to get some presents for the boys that would encourage them to go outside and avoid screens. I bought a set of nets which you can take down because it seemed like it could be fun (and \[ \] ## [7 danged years](https://blog.blankbaby.com/2026/07/7-danged-years.html) _2026-07-12 · Scott McNulty · Blankbaby_ Just the other day I was blogging about our first year in Portland and now our children seem to have turned 7 years old. This seems impossible, but I’m told it is true. They are crazy little dudes (who don’t like it when I call them dudes, but whatever, dude) who have endless energy, endless \[ \] ## [Upper Wilds are catching a fever, The Body’s on the road with BIG|BRAVE now!](https://thrilljockeyrecords.substack.com/p/upper-wilds-are-catching-a-fever) _2026-07-10 · Thrill Jockey Records · Thrill Jockey Records_ July 9, 2026: Marisa Anderson restocked, and a throwback playlist from Doug McCombs (Black Duck, Tortoise) ## [#25 The Rock That’s Blocking Your Path: My Therapy Notes](https://iono.fm/e/1689021) _2026-07-10 · fm coaching_ This episode is a therapy debrief. I had a session recently that I needed to process out loud, and I think a lot of what came up is going to land for high-achieving women who are wired to chase, fill, and do. I've been in a limbo period. Big changes, a new baby coming, and a version of myself that keeps running from the empty space instead of sitting in it. My therapist reminded me that the empty… [Listen](https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_1914/epi_1689021_medium.m4a?p=rss) ## [Our First Year in Oregon](https://blog.blankbaby.com/2026/07/our-first-year-in-oregon.html) _2026-07-08 · Scott McNulty · Blankbaby_ Time and space. They sure are funny things, huh? Several years ago, when we were telling people that we were going to have kids we often heard, “The days feel like years and the years feel like days.” As I barrel towards whatever awaits me at the end of this journey it does feel like \[ \] ## [June 2026 in books](https://blog.blankbaby.com/2026/07/june-2026-in-books.html) _2026-07-04 · Scott McNulty · Blankbaby_ My Name Was Gerry Sass by Tiffany Hanssen ★★★★☆ (Read on Jun 28, 2026) When a hit man gets hit what happens to his daughter and his priest? And his radio station? I do enjoy reading novels in which the characters just keep making bad choices, and this one delivers that in spades. Murder Crossed Her Mind by Stephen Spotswood ★★★★☆ (Read on Jun 27, 2026) Another one! And this one features a shut in… ## [Screen Share With Real Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/yBXwO9xAuOXb) _2026-07-04 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control — open source, like Screenhero. ## [Midori Hirano scores The Juniper Tree, shares 2 songs, Black Duck with Elena Setién share new music](https://thrilljockeyrecords.substack.com/p/midori-hirano-scores-the-juniper) _2026-07-02 · Thrill Jockey Records · Thrill Jockey Records_ July 2, 2026: The Body & BIG|BRAVE on tour next week, Marisa Anderson on Soundcheck WNYC, and Colleen’s summertime mixtape ## [Am I an aging hipster?](https://blog.blankbaby.com/2026/06/am-i-an-aging-hipster.html) _2026-06-28 · Scott McNulty · Blankbaby_ Or a guy who got a Pendleton hat for super cheap? ## [Jules Reidy collabs with JACK Quartet, BIG|BRAVE is critics' top pick, much like their own Canada tops group 8!](https://thrilljockeyrecords.substack.com/p/jules-reidy-collabs-with-jack-quartet) _2026-06-25 · Thrill Jockey Records · Thrill Jockey Records_ June 24, 2026: We unbox the planet Mercury, Summer mix from Barcelona & Colleen. ## [#24 The Belly Fat Episode: Busting the Myths and What to Do Instead](https://iono.fm/e/1684124) _2026-06-19 · fm coaching_ In this recording of our monthly client coaching clinic, we tackle the most-asked questions from our fm community: why more core workouts won't flatten your stomach, why perimenopause belly fat is real but not the whole story, and why what you eat will always outwork how hard you train. Practical, no-fluff, and grounded in what actually gets results. Facebook Instagram [Listen](https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_1914/epi_1684124_medium.m4a?p=rss) ## [Last Day of First Grade](https://blog.blankbaby.com/2026/06/last-day-of-first-grade.html) _2026-06-13 · Scott McNulty · Blankbaby_ It is hard to believe that Sammy and Declan have finished 1st grade! Today was their last day of school before summer break, and then onto second grade. Wowzers! That also means that we re coming up on the end of our first year in Portland, Oregon. I don t really have anything profound to say about \[ \] ## [May 2026 in books](https://blog.blankbaby.com/2026/06/may-2026-in-books.html) _2026-06-05 · Scott McNulty · Blankbaby_ May s reading was dominated by my required reading for the Incomparable Bookclub. We ve been reading, and then discussing, all the Hugo and Nebula award nominated novels for years. It is a lot of fun and gets me to read things I d never have read on my own. Sadly, for me, some of this year s nominees \[ \] ## [#23 The Pep Talk I Needed: Getting Back on the Horse](https://iono.fm/e/1682193) _2026-06-05 · fm coaching_ You will always have to get back on the horse. That part we need to make peace with. What's optional is how long you stay off it and your attitude. In this episode, Marisa shares an honest look at the past 10 months, including a miscarriage, hormone chaos, weight gain, and a diet that looked nothing like what she teaches, and explains why none of that is what keeps women stuck. She shares the… [Listen](https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_1914/epi_1682193_medium.m4a?p=rss) ## [#21 How To Reset Sugar Cravings & Change Your Taste Buds](https://iono.fm/e/1676232) _2026-05-15 · fm coaching_ Sugar cravings aren't a willpower problem. They're a biology problem, and food manufacturers have spent years making sure you stay hooked. In this coaching clinic, Marisa walks through the four-step protocol she uses with clients (and herself) to reset sugar cravings, retrain taste buds, and break the spike-crash-crave cycle without eliminating pleasure from your life entirely. What's covered: How… [Listen](https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_1914/epi_1676232_medium.m4a?p=rss) ## [April 2026 in books](https://blog.blankbaby.com/2026/05/april-2026-in-books.html) _2026-05-05 · Scott McNulty · Blankbaby_ Another month is in the books (and I m sure I used that lame joke before) and I managed to read a few books. We are entering into my assigned reading period wherein I read the books that have been nominated for the Hugo and the Nebula (you ll see some of them below!) in preparation for \[ \] ## [Does not compute](https://blog.blankbaby.com/2026/05/does-not-compute.html) _2026-05-01 · Scott McNulty · Blankbaby_ I wasn t expecting any trick questions when renewing my passport (no, I m not trying to get one of the Trump passports ) and yet above you can see the options for hair color in the application. Here is my new passport photo: As you can tell from my selection above, in my mind I ve ignored the \[ \] ## [Get started with Turso (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/C2aMnP8d9apz) _2026-05-01 · **Sponsored**_ Create your Turso account to access the app. ## [Granddad](https://blog.blankbaby.com/2026/04/granddad.html) _2026-04-29 · Scott McNulty · Blankbaby_ When you work from home, in a different timezone than the one you live in, there tends to be a tendency to stay home. When you’re a hermit by nature this tendency becomes nearly impossible to overcome. That’s why, from time to time, I take myself on a walk in my neighborhood. There isn’t all \[ \] ## [Books and lights](https://blog.blankbaby.com/2026/04/books-and-lights.html) _2026-04-27 · Scott McNulty · Blankbaby_ Yesterday was Independent Bookstore Day, so Marisa and I did our duty and visited a few bookstores. Now, since we live in Portland you might assume we’d just head over to Powell’s but did you know there are more bookstores in Portland? I had no idea. We went to the Alberta Street Book Row to \[ \] ## [Wildlife encounters, without leaving home](https://blog.blankbaby.com/2026/04/wildlife-encounters-without-leaving-home.html) _2026-04-19 · Scott McNulty · Blankbaby_ The other night after I had read to the boys and Marisa was singing their nighttime songs I heard a very loud meowing. Since we don’t have a cat, this struck me as slightly odd but not too odd. We have a couple of neighborhood cats who frequent our backyard (Spy cat likes to watch \[ \] ## [Crab](https://blog.blankbaby.com/2026/04/crab.html) _2026-04-15 · Scott McNulty · Blankbaby_ Many years ago I visited my in-laws’ and admired their next door neighbor’s fiberglass crab. It stood guard under their deck and it delighted me. Over the years that crab remained. Exposed to the weather, but still maintaining its watch. And its distain for the world in general. Then last year we moved to Portland \[ \] ## [Turn a tap and get fresh water](https://blog.blankbaby.com/2026/04/turn-a-tap-and-get-fresh-water.html) _2026-04-06 · Scott McNulty · Blankbaby_ A teenager in crisis is still alive because their parents put a lock on that gun. A mom mixed baby formula with safe drinking water and did not have to think twice about it. An asthmatic kid did not have to go to the ED, because an air quality alert went out after a wildfire. \[ \] ## [Mowing the lawn, installing ceiling fans](https://blog.blankbaby.com/2026/04/mowing-the-lawn-installing-ceiling-fans.html) _2026-04-05 · Scott McNulty · Blankbaby_ Yesterday was a banner day in my life as a homeowner (yes, we bought a house in Portland, Oregon! I need to write a post about that too): I can report that I didn’t enjoy either activity, but needs must. Lawns, as Thorstein Veblen said, are a prime example of conspicuous consumption. They don’t add \[ \] ## [#20 Drugs, Botox & Plastic Surgery: Get to Know Our Founders](https://iono.fm/e/1662133) _2026-04-01 · fm coaching_ This episode has no agenda. Ash and Marisa get into the conversations most wellness brands won't touch, including drugs, plastic surgery, body image, and what it actually took to stop punishing themselves with food and exercise. Honest, unfiltered, and probably the most real one yet. Facebook Instagram [Listen](https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_1914/epi_1662133_medium.m4a?p=rss) ## [Breaking Down the Coverage of the 2026 Olympics](https://soundcloud.com/user-929561782/breaking-down-the-coverage-of) _2026-02-19 · Create Smarter_ Everyone loves watching the Olympics! But as video producers, we consume broadcast and video content a little differently than most. Connor, Marisa & Jake discuss what techniques have made the Olympics coverage stand out and how we've implemented similar concepts into our work. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2266123259-user-929561782-breaking-down-the-coverage-of.mp3) ## [Leaning into Content Creators](https://soundcloud.com/user-929561782/leaning-into-content-creators) _2026-02-17 · Create Smarter_ Content creators, influencers, and internet personalities are changing the way that people are consuming content and giving attention to events like the NBA All Star Game. Phil, Marisa & Jake sat down to talk about the creator economy and how creators are leveraged for larger organizations like the NBA, as well as our clients. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2265982472-user-929561782-leaning-into-content-creators.mp3) ## [#19 My Positive C-Section Experience, Motherhood Mental Health, and Miscarriages](https://iono.fm/e/1625582) _2026-01-12 · fm coaching_ In this two-part episode, Marisa speaks with counsellor Sharmon Reddington from MumWell about the raw, real, and often unseen sides of pre- and postpartum mental health. Part 1 was recorded in July, where we talked about my positive C-section experience, early motherhood, and the emotional shifts that come with becoming a mom for the first time. Five months later, we sat down again to talk about… [Listen](https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_1914/epi_1625582_medium.m4a?p=rss) ## [#18 4 Habits That Actually Change Your Body](https://iono.fm/e/1625196) _2026-01-09 · fm coaching_ In this episode, Marisa and Ash share their top 4 tips for a stronger, healthier 2026 - without the restrictive diets or 4-week challenges that do more harm than good. They unpack the fundamentals every woman needs to build real, lasting results: • Why protein can completely transform your body • What a calorie deficit actually means (and the difference between nourishing vs poor calories) • Why… [Listen](https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_1914/epi_1625196_medium.m4a?p=rss) ## [#17 Goal Setting For High Performers With Coach Donna Gray](https://iono.fm/e/1625108) _2026-01-05 · fm coaching_ \[Re-release: 2023\] In this episode, Ash chats with High Performance Coach Donna Gray about the kind of goal setting that actually sticks. They dive into clarity, follow-through, emotional resilience, and the mindset high achievers need to carry into a new year. A powerful January listen for anyone ready to step into their next level. Facebook Instagram [Listen](https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_1914/epi_1625108_medium.m4a?p=rss) ## [#12 How Not to Come Back From Holiday Feeling Like You Need to Start Over](https://iono.fm/e/1622503) _2025-11-26 · fm coaching_ A no-BS chat with Marisa and Ash on how to glide through the holidays without packing on the pounds - no restriction, no guilt, no chaos. We break down simple, realistic strategies for eating, drinking, training, and staying in control… and why a little “health shaming” from others is actually proof that you’re winning! Facebook Instagram [Listen](https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_1914/epi_1622503_medium.m4a?p=rss) ## [#11 Injecting GLP1 to Lose 5kg for Bikini Season: A New Disturbing Skinny Movement](https://iono.fm/e/1619938) _2025-11-19 · fm coaching_ Ash and Marisa dive into the topic that’s triggering them most right now: the rise of GLP-1 use among women who are taking it just to drop a few kilos. Disclaimer: This conversation excludes women who are prescribed GLP-1s for genuine medical reasons. We’re watching a dangerous trend unfold! The quiet return of “skinny culture,” and women comparing themselves to bodies shaped by medication, not… [Listen](https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_1914/epi_1619938_medium.m4a?p=rss) ## [#10 Stop Cycle Syncing Ladies - It’s Holding You Back!](https://iono.fm/e/1612573) _2025-10-29 · fm coaching_ Everyone’s talking about cycle syncing. Training less, slowing down, doing “gentle movement” half the month. But what if that advice is actually keeping you from getting results!? In this episode, Ash and Marisa break down why training by your cycle might be limiting your progress and how to work with your hormones without losing momentum. Facebook Instagram [Listen](https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_1914/epi_1612573_medium.m4a?p=rss) ## [#9 Breaking the Diet Punishment Cycle: Our Personal Fat Loss Stories and the Mindset Shifts That Changed Everything](https://iono.fm/e/1610249) _2025-10-22 · fm coaching_ In this off-script conversation, coaches Ash and Marisa open up about their personal journeys through fat gain, fat loss, and the mindset traps that kept them stuck for years. They share raw reflections on how shifting from punishment and perfectionism to structure, strength, and self-worth changed everything, both for themselves and their clients. Through real stories and results, they share how… [Listen](https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_1914/epi_1610249_medium.m4a?p=rss) ## [Using Influencer Marketing to Reach Second Level Networks](https://soundcloud.com/user-929561782/utilizing-influencer-marketing) _2025-10-15 · Create Smarter_ Giving Day season is almost upon us! Phil, Colleen and Connor break down the tips and tricks for utilizing the "influencers" in your organization to create and share content to their media channels. Learn how to access new audiences and get more eyes on your content to boost awareness and increase sharing. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2180066019-user-929561782-utilizing-influencer-marketing.mp3) ## [#7 Ambition, Alcohol & the Pressure to Drink](https://iono.fm/e/1602758) _2025-10-13 · fm coaching_ In this episode, Ash and Marisa get brutally honest about their evolving relationships with alcohol. From leaning on it as new moms and in work culture, to choosing health and productivity over the next glass. They unpack how social pressure, male-dominated industries, and client networking often normalize excessive drinking, and share the strategies that helped them take back control: mindful… [Listen](https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_1914/epi_1602758_medium.m4a?p=rss) ## [#8 Closing a Business, Pivoting & Parenting After Divorce - Nicola Pheiffer, Part 2](https://iono.fm/e/1602796) _2025-10-12 · fm coaching_ Two years after our first conversation, Nicola Pheiffer returns for one of the most honest chats we’ve had on the podcast. Life looks very different now — motherhood after divorce, closing Simply Granola, and pivoting into her new venture, Oh Ship. We go behind the scenes of what it really takes to scale a business while navigating personal change, and how Nicola finds the stamina to keep showing… [Listen](https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_1914/epi_1602796_medium.m4a?p=rss) ## [The Roundtable Conversation is Your Ultimate Content Creation Hack](https://soundcloud.com/user-929561782/the-roundtable-conversation-is) _2025-10-01 · Create Smarter_ Sometimes it can intimidating (and time consuming) for interview subjects to sit down and be expected to share to a stranger interviewing them. Sometimes it's easier to have a collection of interviewees sit down and carry a discussion amongst themselves while we as the production team are flies on the wall. Not to mention it's a great way to get a lot of content out of one conversation! Phil,… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2173465464-user-929561782-the-roundtable-conversation-is.mp3)