Get ready to swing into some serious sunshine and laughter with the latest episode of Monkey Chatter!

It's finally summertime, and we're literally going bananas reminiscing about our most memorable childhood and young adults summers. Think summer camps, lakeside adventures, amusement park thrills, plus our favorite treats! This episode is a true jungle of nostalgia!

Join us as we chatter about:

• Michelle's Summer of Horses & Ponies: Relive the glory of Michelle's summer experiences at Sunny Brook Resort – did she have the time of her life, or was it a wild ride? You'll have to tune in to find out!
• Lara's Equestrian Escapades: Saddle up for a tale of Lara's time at horse camp at the legendary Camp Tippecanoe, where her first kiss may or may not have happened! It was truly a monkey see, monkey do moment... or not?
• Amy's Memories of Hershey Park: Get ready for a sweet confession as Amy tells us all about Hershey Park. Plus, hear about her stint as a camp counselor, which involved sleeping in a converted pig-pen. (Yes, the pigs are back, folks).
• Throwback Theme Parks: Michelle takes us on a whimsical journey back to Storytown and Gaslight Village, while Lara and Amy reminisce about the magic of Storybook Forest in PA. These parks were real barrels of fun!
• Classic Summer Fun: We'll swap stories about trips to the beach and local lakes, the epic battles of capture the flag, the enchanting glow of fireflies, and the irresistible allure of county fairs.
• Treat Yourself (and Maybe a Little Healthy, Too!): We're dishing our absolute favorite summer treats (spoiler alert: it involves ice cream!). But fear not, Amy's got your back with some surprisingly delicious and healthy alternatives.
• Local Exploration: Looking for some summer fun close to home? We've got recommendations for exploring your own backyard – no need to trek to the Amazon!

So grab a frosty beverage, kick back, and join the Monkey Chatter crew for a hilarious and heartwarming trip through summers past and present!

In this episode of Monkey Chatter, we're diving into Jeff Krasno's book Good Stress!

Join us as we explore the book's insights, from Krasno's unique writing style (get ready for a ton of dad jokes and big words!) to the crucial distinction between "hard" and "uncomfortable" that we make in our discussion!

Did we love the book? Maybe not, but we found plenty to like...

• Meet Jeff Krasno: We chat about the author's bio, his writing style, and his love for both dad jokes and expanding vocabularies.
• "Hard" vs. "Uncomfortable". We chatter about how this may change your approach to challenges.
• Picking Your Hard: Amy shares her perspective
• Our Favorite Takeaways: We discuss what resonated with us most from Good Stress.
• What's an Ambivert and what is its relevance to the book's theme?
• The Power of Social Fitness: A shout-out to the book's emphasis on communication and community.
• Analogies - there are some great ones in the book and Michelle throws in a zinger of her own!
• What, if anything from the book are we doing or have tried?

Join Amy, Michelle, and Lara as they swing through the digital jungle, grappling with everything from vintage tech like Blackberries and (still!) faxes to the anxieties of a rapidly evolving landscape.

• What pisses Michelle off about technology?
• Digital anxiety and fear of change
• Is Lara writing bad checks?
• Amy's 97 year-old great Aunt can use Facebook, why can't we?
• Technology advances (or annoyances!) in cars
• Lara foils a text scammer
• Becoming digitally literate
• and much more meandering about the topic!

Tune in as the monkeys hilariously (and helpfully) break down digital dilemmas, share resources, and even offer tips for finding in-person tech support, such as your local library, community college, or senior center!