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  • Episode 286 – Still Adjusting, James Fair

    Posted on February 2, 2023 5:00 pm by ksonney 1 Comment

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    This week we catch up with Ursula on how her glasses and brain meds are going, as well as see where Kevin is on his work. After that we have a lovely chat with James Fair, and find out how he stays productive!

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  • Episode 155 – Water Heater, Dana Fraedrich Redux

    Posted on July 9, 2020 5:00 pm by ksonney 2 Comments

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    We’ve had to deal with water issues this week, so there is a distinct lack of banter this week. But! We have an amazing catch-up interview with Dana Fraedrick, which should tide you over until we return to normal next week. We hope.

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  • Episode 153 – Changing Terms, Andrea Phillips

    Posted on June 25, 2020 5:00 pm by ksonney 2 Comments

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    After catching up on how we’ve been productive this week, we have a discussion about how changing the terms used has an impact on how people perceive things. After that, we have a chance to talk to Andrea Phillips about how she stays productive!

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  • Episode 143 – Mixed week, Sarah Loch

    Posted on April 16, 2020 5:00 pm by ksonney 2 Comments

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    Hi folks! This week we both had good and not-as-good days, and that’s OK. We’ll talk about how we’re keeping up with things, how we’re coping under the circumstances, and have some news on Ursula’s next self-published book. After all that, we’ll be talking to Librarian Sarah Loch about how she stays productive!

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  • Episode 138 – New Meds, Letters

    Posted on March 12, 2020 5:00 pm by ksonney 3 Comments


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    This week we will start to talk about the impact Ursula’s new medicine for ADHD is having on her, how it feels in her head and the initial impact on her work and productivity. We will then follow up with letters sent in by listeners!

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  • Episode 117 – Presentations, Letters

    Posted on October 17, 2019 5:00 pm by ksonney 1 Comment

    Hi folks! This week we will discuss the good and the bad in terms of our productivity this past week. From conference talk prep and presentation to bank errors and house guests, we talk about the impact it all had on our productivity. After that, we will read and respond to your letters!

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  • Episode 101 – Tactical Error, Letters

    Posted on June 13, 2019 5:00 pm by ksonney 2 Comments

    This week, we talk about not planning ahead properly, as Ursula has a new computer for her art – that isn’t ready yet, and a deadline is looming. We also talk about volunteerism, and wrap it all up with your letters.

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  • Episode 91 – Frazzled, Laura Rivella

    Posted on April 4, 2019 5:00 pm by ksonney 1 Comment

    This week on Productivity Alchemy we talk about being frazzled and only being able to keep track of a few things big things happening. We also talk about one of those big things we did this week : making a will. We’ll also briefly discuss the Wombat Co-Host’s most recent Hugo Nomination, the upcoming shows for when we are in China, and then we wrap up by talking to listener Laura Rivella, about how she stays productive!

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  • Episode 78 – Anxiety, Nate and Anne Austin

    Posted on January 3, 2019 5:00 pm by ksonney 2 Comments

    It is the first Episode of 2019! Before I head off to MAGFest for this year, we’ll talk about my anxiety attack earlier today, and in a broader sense how anxiety affects both of us, the roots of it, and societal expectations. After that, we have an amazing interview with Indy Game Developers Nate and Anne Austin!

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  • Episode 56 – Games, Susan Anderson

    Posted on July 19, 2018 5:00 pm by ksonney 1 Comment

    This week we talk a little more about why and when we play video games, and how it is important for us (and many others) as part of our self-care routines. We’ll also catch up on the Wombat Test Subject’s productivity, and top it off by talking to my cousin Susan Anderson about how she stays productive.

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