The Hats Podcast

Some of our fondest and most frightening memories are related to time spent with family and friends at amusement parks. As the name suggests, there's some sort of amusement for everyone - death defyi…

Father Time marches forward whether we want him to or not. As he does, we can fight him tooth and nail; or we can yield to his power and embrace the beauty that comes with the wisdom of aging. Apprec…

Getting over a cold is usually pretty straight forward - get rest, drink plenty of fluids, and let your body do it's thing. But, when you experience emotional illness, healing can be more challenging…

No one wants to think about what happens when a spouse dies. But, sometimes we have to imagine the unimaginable - the sorrow, the pain, the grief, the fear, the healing, the moving on, and so many ot…

When you wear many hats, you will sometimes feel overwhelmed. Partly, this is because the more others see you take on, the more they will encroach on your space and time. You will also tend to tell y…

We are BACK!!! We have spent our time away recharging and recording! Co-hosts Melissa and Kerri cannot wait to share what's in store for Season 4 - possibly our best yet with intense focus on buildin…

They say the third time is the charm, and we agree!! We had a blast sharing so many interesting hats and fascinating guests. We hope you enjoyed it too! In this closing episode, we give you a brief r…

Welcome to the Great Outdoors Series! Over the next few weeks, Kerri and Melissa welcome guests to talk about enjoying the great outdoors through a variety of activities. The guests will share insigh…

Welcome to the Great Outdoors Series! Over the next few weeks, Kerri and Melissa welcome guests to talk about enjoying the great outdoors through a variety of activities. The guests will share insigh…

Welcome to the Great Outdoors Series! Over the next few weeks, Kerri and Melissa welcome guests to talk about enjoying the great outdoors through a variety of activities. The guests will share insigh…

Welcome to the Great Outdoors Series! Over the next few weeks, Kerri and Melissa welcome guests to talk about enjoying the great outdoors through a variety of activities. The guests will share insigh…

Welcome to the Great Outdoors Series! Over the next few weeks, Kerri and Melissa welcome guests to talk about enjoying the great outdoors through a variety of activities. The guests will share insigh…

Welcome to the Great Outdoors Series! Over the next few weeks, Kerri and Melissa welcome guests to talk about enjoying the great outdoors through a variety of activities. The guests will share insigh…

Divorce has many perspectives. After we published our first episode on divorce (SO SO good: The Divorce Hat), Jean Wesly Michel let us know that the guys have something to say about divorce too! So,…

To become a wife is a choice many women make. But what does the decision to take on that role entail and require? Indisputably, every woman will wear this hat differently. And, the hat a newlywed wif…

When you say "I do" - to marriage, a domestic partnership, a long term relationship, etc. - you are telling the person on the other side of your relationship that you committing to them. What is bein…

In the middle of an important conversation, you can be doing many things. One of the most important things you should be doing is listening. Not halfway listening while texting, thinking about all th…

Cannabis is still kind of controversial. In California and many other states, you can walk in and buy marijuana in a local dispensary. Federally, it is still criminally prohibited. Some people laud i…

Want to wear many different hats? No problem - just perfectly manage your time! Of course, doing so is often much easier said than done. There can be many obstacles to effectively managing the 24 hou…

Anxiety is normal. Anxiety is a symptom of severe mental illness. Both of these statements can be true. What you need to figure out is whether your level of anxiety is positively driving you to achie…