Welcome to our Podcast!

With our Podcast we want to give you the opportunity to follow our lives not only in written format but also in a spoken one. Like with our blog we are experimenting with different topics and themes and we really appreaciate any feedback you give us. So far all our podcast episodes are in English, but we are planning to make German episodes in the future as well. On this page, you will find all our episodes, though the English ones are highlighted. To take a closer look at our German episodes, you can visit our Podcast-DE page.
We hope you enjoy listening!

030: Who Is In Your Circle Of Influence?

"You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with." states a famous quote. Are you aware of the people you spend time with and what influence they have on you?
In this episode you will learn our take on this topic and how we are influenced by others on different layers. We explain to you how you can gain awareness about your circle of influence and make changes towards healthier relationships.

029: Wie Hätte Die Schule Fast Dein Leben Ruiniert?

Unsere erste deutsche Podcast-Episode ist hier!
Wir unterhalten uns über das Buch, das Tim im August diesen Jahres veröffentlicht hat, wie er die Idee dafür hatte und was er während des Prozesses gelernt hat.

Hier geht's zu seinem Buch:
https://www.thalia.de/shop/home/artikeldetails/A1076762785

Und hier zu unserem Blog:
https://darling-and-darling.com/blog-de/

028: Are You Under Peer Pressure?

Taking the example of our stories about how we stopped drinking alcohol, we explain to you the mechanics of peer pressure, how you can recognize it in your own life, and how to overcome it.

027: How Do You Spend Your Free Time?

What is a hobby and what requirements does an activity have to meet to count as a hobby? In this episode you will learn about our experiences and opinions and get a fresh perspective on how to best spend your time.

026: Quarterly Check-In: Where Do Your Priorities Lie?

After our messy second quarter (have you already listened to our last quarterly check-in?) we wanted to use the third one to get back into our habits. We've realized that we had too many goals and didn't know where to get started. In this episode you will learn our strategies to set the right priorities and different concepts of habits.

025: What Is The Purpose Of A Goal?

Welcome back! After a few weeks without uploading we are finally publishing a new episode. Today we are talking about goals. Have you ever wondered what the purpose of a goal is? For us that's an important question, because it will determine how you have to articulate your goals.
In this episode you will learn our opinions about that topic as well as recent examples from our lives.

As mentioned in the episode, here's the link to the book we published in August - feel free to check it out (German version only):
https://www.thalia.de/shop/home/artikeldetails/A1076762785

024: What Business Would You Like To Start?

We think that there is a job for everyone that can fulfill and make happy. Maybe this job means starting an own business. In this episode we talk about some advantages of founding an own business, how to find your own niche, and how to get started.

023: What Do You Do When You Run Out Of Time For A Goal?

We are currently struggling with our deadline for the first drafts of our novels. In this episode we are telling you how we handle challenges like that and with what strategies you can prevent your goals from resulting in a crisis.

022: Quarterly Check-In: How Messy Have Your Last Three Months Been?

We are six months into the year now which means that it's time for another review of the last three months and to plan for the time coming. In this episode you will learn why we've had messy times, why it's important to have messy times every now and then, and how to get back into your routine.

021: What Are We Learning While Writing On Our Novels?

We are currently working on the first drafts for our novels. In this episode we are updating you on our current progress and break down our latest takeaways for you.

020: How Can You Follow Your Dreams?

Do you know your dreams and passions and have you already started working on them?
In this episode you will get our take on this topic, why we believe that it's important to follow one's dreams and passions, how to get started, and how to handle doubts and fears on the way.

019: Why Should You Never Miss Twice?

We had almost decided to not record any episode today, to miss out a second Sunday in a row, and to compensate for both of them next week. But then we remembered: Never Miss Twice!
So, that's what we are going to talk about and why we find this sentence a strong mindset.

018: Plotting: WHAT Is Happening In Your Story?

This is the last episode in our mini-series about plotting. This time we will go more into depth about how to create a good story and organize events. We also talk about the balance between plotting and writing.

017: Plotting: WHO Is In Your Story?

Is your main character evil good or rather lawful chaotic? No wait, that is the wrong way around... would you just listen to the episode now!? (It is really late but the episode is good!)

016: Plotting: WHERE Is Your Story Set?

This is the first of three episodes in which we will go into more detail about plotting. When writing fiction it's important to have a world, characters and a story.
In this episode we talk about our experiences, recommendations, and challenges with worldbuilding.

015: Are You Conscious About Your Habits?

Do you know how powerful habits are?
In this episode you will learn why habits are determining the course of your life and how to take advantage of that.

014: Can You Publish A Book In Seven Months?

That's a question we were pondering about this week. And we came to the conclusion: We don't know. But we will try. Listen to this episode and find out more about our plans, motivations, and struggles.

013: Is It Worth Learning A Foreign Language?

Do you want to learn more about our passion for languages?
In this episode we share with you our experiences with language-learning, why we think that there is no language that isn't worth the effort of being learned, and what's the best strategy to acquire a new tongue.

012: How Do You Generate New Ideas?

Have you ever had a situation in which you needed to come up with the perfect idea quickly?
In this episode you will learn about our proven strategies to generate new ideas as fast as possible and what to do when the right solution is just not showing up.
You will learn how to find a fresh approach for lingering challenges.

011: Do You Know The Plot Of Your Novel?

Did you know that plotting is not only the story?
In this episode you will learn the three pillars of plotting, what's important about them, and how to get started.

010: Why Is 'Ship' In 'Relationship'?

Is there a lid for every pot?
In this episode we talk about relationships and why we don't like this saying. Ships on the other hand might be a better metaphor. We will give advice for both singels who are searching for a relationship and people who want to make their relationships strong and healthy.

009: Do You Know Your Personality Type?

Personality is all about individual patterns how you perceive the world, react to it, and interact with it. In this episode you will learn how it helped us to learn more about that topic, how you can use knowledge about different personality types for your own good, and where to get started.

008: Quarterly Check-In: How Did Your Last Three Months Go?

We are three months into the year now which means that it's a perfect moment to review our progress and look for areas to improve and techniques to adjust. In this episode you will learn what we have learned about goal-setting during the last months, what mistakes we've made, and how we want to make progress in the future.

007: Do You Enjoy Reading?

In this episode we explain why we value reading and how we have benefited from books in our lives. Additionally, we give you a peek into our reading journey, current habits, and favorite books.

006: Are You A Morning Person?

How do you start your days? In this episode we talk about different ideas how to create your morning routine and start into your days with purpose and joy. You might not even have to get up earlier!

005: Can You Channel Your Creativity?

In this episode we go into depth about how to get creative and develop great ideas. We consider both private and professional contexts for sessions alone and in groups. No matter what you want to get creative for, you will find some interesting ideas here!

004: Let's Talk About Creative Writing, Shall We?

Similar to last week's episode we talk about writing. This time, however, it's about creative writing and storytelling. We tell you why we like writing stories and how you can put the ideas that are simmering inside you out of your brain and onto an as of now white page.

003: How About Journaling?

In our third episode we talk about journaling, our experiences with it and why it's a powerful habit. You will learn how you can start your own journaling practice and transform your life.

002: Why Listen To Podcasts Anyway?

Our second episode is here and we are talking about podcasts. You will learn how we started listening to podcasts and what our tips and best practices are if you want to use podcasts for your advantage.

001: Is It Too Late To Talk About New Year's Resolutions?

In our first episode we talk about new year's resolutions, why goals matter, and why it doesn't matter when to set them. You will also learn a few things about us und what you can expect from future episodes.