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Mind Your Biscuits

Lucy VanderVoort

Episodes grow whenever they’re ready to bloom 🌱 Mind Your Biscuits is a time capsule where I document my side quests, have conversations with friends, and capture my thoughts at this moment in time. 🎙️ I have lots of thoughts and ideas and no one asked, but I needed an outlet to share 🤷‍♀️ Let"s dive into ramblings from self improvement and productivity to world news and human behavior.

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00:45:33

Is 75 Hard Worth It?

Mind Your Biscuits ·

2025/10/23

Is 75 hard worth it? The popular mental toughness & fitness challenge, which really grew a large cult following post-COVID, is intense. It requires lots of commitment, no excuses, and grit. We’re gonna talk about what this challenge entails, our experiences in trying, and if we thought it was worth it. 00:00Introduction to 75 Hard Challenge01:45Origins and Philosophy of 75 Hard04:43Components of the 75 Hard Challenge05:56Personal Experiences and Accountability09:27Challenges Faced During the

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00:40:56

Hot Takes & Unpopular Opinions

Mind Your Biscuits ·

2025/10/09

Joined by my co-host James! Talking about hot takes and unpopular opinions:00:00Intro to Hot Takes & Unpopular Opinions08:13I want to replace all driving and cars with autonomous vehicles14:49We are too connected as a society20:00We don't need to teach kids to share26:04Your feelings don't matter32:00People give corporations too much flak36:00Recently learning about surveillance pricingkeywords (and suchwhatnot): hot takes, unpopular opinions, autonomous vehicles, mental health,

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00:11:25

Reading 42 Books in 2025

Mind Your Biscuits ·

2025/10/02

Back at it - with a fun lil reading episode. I have officially surpassed my 2025 reading goal with 3 months left in the year (yippee 🎉) I'm sharing quick tips and action steps for how I did this! chapters (or thereabouts)00:40Setting my reading goal for 202502:44Strategies for Achieving Reading Goals04:34Front-load reading toward the beginning of the year05:19Default to Reading (especially during small pockets of time)06:11Invite friends to read with you!07:10Switch up genres depending on your

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00:19:46

Life Reset (Running, Playing Violin, Making...

Mind Your Biscuits ·

2025/09/04

More about my recent endeavors. Namely, running, dancing, playing violin, small business consulting, and more! A few takeaways per Spotify AI:Going into the office energizes me.Documenting my life through this podcast is therapeutic.Moving has prompted me to reassess my priorities and goals.Crafting playlists helps me focus and stay motivated.I want to embrace new hobbies without the pressure of perfection.Exploring small business consulting Trying new things is essential for personal growth.Key

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00:48:02

Generating Content Ideas & Getting Your Creativity Back

Mind Your Biscuits ·

2025/08/14

I chatted with my friend Nisha from TheDailyRayy on Instagram about how she has been working behind the scenes to increase her social media presence online. We also discussed how we find inputs and outputs for our creativity. Enjoy!00:00Introduction and Creative Outlets02:12Building a Social Media Presence03:57Content Creation Strategies06:03Balancing Work and Creativity10:54Exploring New Interests and Experiences14:20Creativity outside of social media15:09Public Speaking with

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00:34:11

10. How to Get Out of a Rut

Mind Your Biscuits ·

2025/08/07

Back again with the man, the myth, the legend - James 🎉 We are talking about how to get out of a rut. What even is a rut? For me it's a nagging, numbing, or overwhelming feeling. Maybe you feel overwhelmed, or under pressure, or have a general mood of disconnect. Basically, the math is not mathing. We're putting pause on that today. James and I are chatting in this minisode about how to get back into a rhythm and flow of a life you enjoy living. Timestamps below and enjoy!07:411. Get back

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00:56:28

9. How to Thrive at Work

Mind Your Biscuits ·

2025/07/31

Alongside my best friend and pretty neat gal, Meredith, we chat about the qualities, attributes, and actions that can help you stand out in your job. This is not a how-to guide on landing a job nor is it a roadmap for finding your dream job. This will be our Gen Z take on standing out in the career you have and becoming invaluable as an employee. Enjoy!00:00Navigating Technical Difficulties01:55How we got started in the corporate world05:09Match the Job to Your Priorities08:19Have a Sense of

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00:30:01

8. Apartment Hunting in Dallas

Mind Your Biscuits ·

2025/07/24

Apartment hunting in Dallas - so many options and so little time. In this episode, I dive in to my apartment scorecard and spreadsheet as well as the factors that led us to move in the first place. Enjoy!00:00Why I am doing a solo episode07:42Factors Influencing the Move16:45Guy got kicked out of our apartment complex17:33Do people actually use amenities?18:24Traffic in Dallas and Garbage Commute Times20:10Comparing Driving Between States (Colorado, Wyoming, California, Texas)23:15Living near

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00:43:12

7. How to Remain Unbothered

Mind Your Biscuits ·

2025/07/17

Co-host: Ekta (So Far So Good podcast)00:00Showing up authentically04:44Tip 1: Know whose opinion matters13:23Tip #2: Be able to logically regulate your emotions17:50Tip #3: Be open-minded and intellectually honest21:22Side-tangent: Justifying behavior & over-optimizing our lives23:35Tip #3: Things are only what adjective we assign to them26:17Tip #4: Put a cap on ruminating & over-analyzing29:12Tip #5: Put the moment into perspective32:20Tip #6: Prioritize your well-being thru

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00:46:22

6. Discussing Pop Culture & Music: Sabrina Carpenter,...

Mind Your Biscuits ·

2025/07/10

Co-host: Bradley (loving husband, engineer, cutie)Bradley and I discuss various aspects of pop culture, focusing on recent music releases, particularly the new song 'The Contract' by Twenty One Pilots and the upcoming album 'Man's Best Friend' by Sabrina Carpenter. We share thoughts on the evolution of these artists, our concert experiences, and the impact of music. Timestamps ⬇️02:29 Exploring Recent Music Releases03:28 Analyzing Twenty One Pilots 'The Contract'16:45

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00:47:33

5. What They Don't Tell You About Being an Adult

Mind Your Biscuits ·

2025/07/03

Co-host: JamesNot too serious, but not too lighthearted - James and I wanted to talk about things what we have learned over the years. Though we still consider ourselves hatchling adults, we had some thoughts to share!00:00 Waterloo and EGOT Awards02:38 Wicked & Ariana Grande05:12 The Reality of Adulting06:51 When you're a kid, you think adults are lame08:40 Your routines can get overhauled12:08 Everything can be bowled13:06 Everyone is winging it and things are made up13:24 Everything we do is

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00:48:40

4. Side Hustles & Business Aspirations

Mind Your Biscuits ·

2025/06/26

Co-host: Nisha (friend, business guru)For those interested in making money, diving into deeper business ventures, and anyone interested in entrepreneurship:Welcome Nisha & Chit-Chat TimeWorking at Rover & Dog SittingLiving Life with a Busy Schedule & Packed CalendarMotivations & Side HustlesUser Testing in DallasNavigating Entrepreneurship & Having Failed BusinessesEtsy Shop (Digital Products vs Physical Products)When to Push Through or Pivot in BusinessBuilding An App & Cat

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00:42:14

3. Productivity, Building Habits, and Dreams

Mind Your Biscuits ·

2025/06/19

Well heck if it wasn't a smorgasbord of topics we covered in this episode:Phone TimersMorning Routines & Evening RoutinesExploring Modified Routines (depending on your schedule and energy levels)Habit Stacking and Temptation Bundling (from Atomic Habits by James Clear)Upcoming Goals: Digital Declutter & Closing My Etsy ShopHome Organization, Design, and Interior DecoratingPhotographing Empty Streets During COVIDPotential Hobbies Turned Jobs & Alternative Career Paths

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00:55:15

2. How to Keep Your Mental Sanity

Mind Your Biscuits ·

2025/06/12

Co-host: Ekta (from the So Far So Good podcast)With so many things to juggle in everyday life, we cover topics such as:Things that are drainingBuilding Community for Mental HealthIncorporating Movement into Daily LifePhones at Concerts & Social Media IcksJournaling is Good for the SoulLeveraging AI for Daily Life & Notes App IdeasThe Importance of TherapyHobbies & Activities & Party RantLearning New Words & Friendship EraHyper-Focusing & Simplifying Life🎀 💌 🐈‍⬛

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00:33:46

1. Why Can't People Stand Still at Gas Stations?

Mind Your Biscuits ·

2025/06/05

Co-host: James (former co-worker, now BFF)On the very first episode of the Mind Your Biscuits podcast, we cover the following:Does silence at gas stations make you uncomfortable?Colorado vs. Texas gas stationsMindlessness & Being IntentionalThe Importance of Bullet JournalingFinding Balance: Intentionality & SpontaneityHabits to TrackEmbracing Analog & Setting Input GoalsMusic Recommendations & Happy VibesThe Premise of the Mind Your Biscuits podcast🎀 💌 🐈‍⬛

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