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The Friendsgiving Lifestyle | Episode 10: The Introvert’s Guide

Is your social battery running low? In Episode 10, Sandra Colton-Medici flips the script on the "perfect host" stereotype. Learn the "Hard End Time" strategy, low-interaction meal hacks, and how... Read more...

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The Friendsgiving Lifestyle | Episode 9: Spring Equinox Reset

Refresh your energy and "prune" your social circle with Sandra Colton-Medici. Learn how to identify "dead wood" friendships, audit your favorites list, and download our exclusive Social Audit Worksheet to... Read more...

The Friendsgiving Lifestyle | Episode 8: Digital Detox Dinners

In this episode, we explore the transformative power of a digital detox dinner. By introducing the "Phones in the Basket" challenge, you can encourage guests to silence the noise of... Read more...

The Friendsgiving Lifestyle | Episode 7: Game Night Roulette

In Episode 7, host Sandra Colton-Medici introduces the "Game Night Roulette" framework. This episode is dedicated to breaking the "one-off" hosting habit and building a sustainable, house-to-house circuit that balances... Read more...

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The Friendsgiving Lifestyle | Episode 6: The Friend Budget

Hosting shouldn’t break the bank or your friendships. In this episode of The Friendsgiving Lifestyle Podcast, we’re diving into the "Golden Table" framework—a guide to intentional community through financial transparency.... Read more...

The Friendsgiving Lifestyle | Episode 5: Love as a Verb

Is love a feeling or a movement? In Episode 5 of The Friendsgiving Lifestyle Podcast, Sandra Colton-Medici explores the "Love as a Verb" philosophy. Discover how to host a "festive... Read more...

The Friendsgiving Lifestyle | Episode 4: Winter Soup Swap

Redefine what it means to "detox" with a Friendsgiving gathering focused on radical hospitality and deep nourishment. Move away from restrictive cleanses and learn the anatomy of a Gourmet Salad... Read more...

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The Friendsgiving Lifestyle | Episode 3: The "Check-In" Dinner

Move past surface-level chatter with a dinner designed for emotional intimacy. This episode explores the "Check-In" Dinner, a purposeful gathering to reconnect with friends. Key Highlights include: Presence over Performance:... Read more...

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The Friendsgiving Lifestyle | Episode 2: Vision Board Potluck

In this episode of The Friendsgiving Lifestyle, Sandra Colton-Medici moves us beyond the stress of last-minute hosting and into a purposeful 2026. After decluttering our plates in Episode 1, we... Read more...

The Friendsgiving Lifestyle | Episode 1: The Post-Holiday Detox

In this episode, host Sandra Colton-Medici tackles the post-holiday slump by encouraging listeners to ditch isolation for a collective reset. Acknowledging the exhaustion and heavy indulgence of the season, she... Read more...