[This is a pre-scheduled post.]
One last edition before you won’t hear from me again (see you in 2025!). ;)
Because I am busy entertaining my nieces and nephew at a beach. This is also the time each year, where I take doing nothing and day dreaming very seriously.
December has been a month of discovery.
Since this edition comes two weeks ahead of our usual last Saturday of the month schedule, I am blending December finds with a few of this year’s favourites. Enjoy!
Podcast. Anthony Bourdain: Part Unknown. But as a podcast! As someone who’s devoured every episode of this remarkable legendary series, experiencing it in audio is pure nostalgia! It’s a fresh way to revisit Bourdain’s genius and unforgettable legacy. RIP!
Podcast. Feel Better, Live More. This mini-episode featuring MIT lecturer and neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart delivers essential insights on brain care, the science of manifestation, and action boards in a convenient snippet that’s filled to the brim with practical wisdom—worth every second of your time.
Most listened podcasts shows this year:
These are some of the shows I get excited about— although Steven Bartlett’s recent frequency has become a little bit too much to keep up with.
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett. The variety and depth of his interviews is the highlight. It’s also high production, so sound quality is superb.
How to Be A Better Human. Serious topics delivered by a comedian, Chris Duffy, in a lighthearted manner. It’ll make you think, but it’s never a burden.
The Next Big Idea. Great discussions with diverse thought-leaders, covering a variety of intriguing topics I wish I had infinite time and attention spans to digest.
The Next Big Idea Daily. Important ideas, read by the authors, in digestible episodes.
ZOE Science & Nutrition. Science-backed and practical advice from experts around everyday nutrition.
This segment this month has unintentionally become a mini love letter to Substack. I can’t hide my excitement discovering some of my favourite authors, brands, and so much more on here! It’s been joyous! Substack has taken Instagram’s place in my life—I can’t complain. (Also because I am still on an Instagram hiatus until the New Year.)
Substack. A Low Desire To Please with Jameela Jamil. I discovered Jameela Jamil on Substack. Her writing is pure entertainment— I find myself laughing out loud, as my boyfriend wonders with an eye-brow raised, “what’s so funny?” Highly recommend! My Audition Story for The Good Place is a great place to start.
Substack. Elevate with Yung Pueblo . A long time favourite. If you’re not subscribed, you’re missing out on valuable wisdom. 3 Major Lesson from 2024 is a great reminder before we reign in a new year. His books have been a God-send in my life.
Substack. The Prism by Gurwinder. One of the most valuable Substack finds this year. It stands out for its relevance and resonance, most of the time. Make time for this one.
“We now live in an attention economy, where people are trying to draw our interest by any means possible. Since low-quality information is just as effective at satisfying our information-cravings as high-quality information, the most efficient way to get attention in the digital age is by mass-producing low-quality “junk info”— a kind of fast food for thought. Like fast food, junk info is cheap to produce and satisfying to consume, but high in additives and low in nutrition. It's also potentially addictive and, if consumed excessively, highly dangerous.”
— The Intellectual Obesity Crisis, Gurwinder
Substack. Better Brain by Dr. Julie, Julie Fratantoni, PhD shares credible advice in straightforward language. Her newsletters offer practical, accessible, and transformative guidance. 5 Things I Would Never Do As A Neuroscientist perfectly showcases the kind of insights you can expect from her.
Substack. Ottolenghi by Yotam Ottolenghi, the renowned Israeli-British chef behind some of London’s tastiest restaurants and bakeries is on Substack! It’s early days, but I am thrilled to see what this culinary master has to share.
Substack. WEARSTLERWORLD by Kelly Wearstler. One of my ultimate style and design icons, is on Substack! She’s completely transformed my understanding of design, decor, and interiors. Though also very new, I am already captivated—starting strong with a NIGHT VISIONS, Ghia, and a very cute Trinket Tray? Simply joyous!
Last one! Substack. Michael Pollan is also on Substack! He’s one of my favourite authors and thought-leaders so yiiiipeeeee. I am happy.
If you could only read two books in your life, I'd pick these—they'll shape your perspective in ways you didn’t know you needed and equip you for whatever else you choose in your future.
Books. Oliver Burkeman. Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals was excellent reading, but his second book, Meditations for Mortals is equally devourable. I love his straightforward, matter-of-fact style of wisdom. Packed with insights, its life advice without fluff, wonderfully written with a serving of welcomed British wit. His wisdom is both gratifyingly obvious and refreshingly novel. The audiobook is terrific too! I highly recommend all!
I had an “ooh what’s that?!” moment over the weekend. With the warm heat and smiling skies of the tropical heat, we rode towards our morning lift (to the gym, in case you didn’t get that). We caught sight of a striking new coffee shop. Bold lines, bright colours, and angles that were screaming for attention—I complied, wandered in—and to our delight had coffee that was superb!
This is our final #ANEWWITHTHEHUE for the year.
I hope you’re already looking forward to January’s edition.
A lot of things are “cooking” for 2025!
Thank you for spending some of your year with me.