The Reboot Diaries
The Reboot Diaries is all about navigating life’s relaunches with honesty and humor. We share our own stories and lessons learned to remind you that you’re not alone, there’s nothing “wrong” with you, and that every transition can be reframed as part of the journey. Approachable, authentic, and a little funny, it’s support for anyone hitting reset.
Episodes
15 episodes
Tis the Season (for Mild Panic)
A festive exploration of how to survive the holidays without throwing tinsel at anyone.
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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55:54
Life on the Road (and Occasionally on Fire) with Rob and Fi (part 2)
Two years, countless miles, and one RV fire later, Rob and Fi join The Reboot Diaries to share the real costs, surprises, and perspective shifts that come with rebooting life on the road. Pat 2 of a special 2-part episode!Follow along F...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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45:55
Life on the Road (and Occasionally on Fire) with Fi and Rob (part 1)
Two years, countless miles, and one RV fire later, Rob and Fi join The Reboot Diaries to share the real costs, surprises, and perspective shifts that come with rebooting life on the road. Pat 1 of a special 2-part episode!Follow along F...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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44:45
Breaking Up With Social Media (It’s Not Me, It’s You)
Summary: A conversation about breaking old digital habits, this episode explores what shifts in your life, mood, and identity when you log off, unfollow, and reboot your online world, with a few playful detours into the quirks of our scrolli...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:00:56
Unemployment, But Make It Art
Jessie welcomes special guest Jarod to discuss navigating a layoff, turning uncertainty into creativity, and what happens when you come home and tell your wife you were laid off and are now making a music album.
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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50:16
Release, Reboot, Repeat
Sometimes growth looks less like adding and more like subtracting. In this episode, we talk about the art of letting go of the beliefs, patterns, and possessions that weigh us down, and the freedom (and occasional chaos) that comes after you fi...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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54:30
The Shifting Shape of Friendship
In this episode of The Reboot Diaries, we talk about how friendships shift and change over the years, what makes that tough, and why it can also be exactly what we need.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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50:22
Holding Yourself Accountable
In this episode of The Reboot Diaries, we tackle the art (and agony) of holding ourselves accountable, from meeting creative deadlines to forcing ourselves through dreaded to-dos, and the tricks, bribes, and laughs that help us get it ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:00:09
Old School Disability: Before Access Was Cool
In this episode, Jessie shares what it was like growing up with a disability before the ADA — a mix of funny, eye-opening, and “wait, that was legal?” moments from back in the day.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:12:41
Therapy: Is This Seat Taken?
This conversation explores therapy and mental health with honesty and curiosity, focusing on what role therapy may or may not take to truly care for your mind.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:00:37
The Clear Cane Chronicles: Behind the Pages
In this episode of The Reboot Diaries, Jessie asks Cynthia about her recent Amazon best-seller, The Clear Cane Chronicles. We talk disability, person-centered care, and why sometimes the best way to tackle serious topics is wi...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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49:29
Homeward Bound (Again)
We unpack the realities of moving back home, from the funny adjustments to the unexpected lessons about identity, independence, and starting fresh.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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55:40
Leaps, Bounds, and Occasional Faceplants
Cynthia and Jessie trade stories about the career (and other) risks we’ve taken—the wins, the wipeouts, and the laughs in between.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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52:13
Champagne Dreams, Tap Water Budget
In this episode, we get real about the awkward, frustrating, and sometimes funny process of cutting back after a layoff. From canceling subscriptions and discovering the joys (and limits) of Aldi and Costco, to resisting “treat yourself” habits...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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47:21