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It’s Your Break was created to give you a break from the normal chaos of our daily life. The average person is overworked and underpaid; so to combat this we decided to come up with the concept of giving the average person a break through life-hacks, interviews and the…
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Landscaping to the Stars! (IYB Revisit) ⭐ DIY Garden Editing with Nicholas Walker - It's Your Break (opens the original)
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Ever pulled up to a friend's house and thought, OMG, what is wrong with that yard? 😬 If you are struggling to maintain your lawn, getting hounded by your family to tidy things up, or just want to take your gardening game to the next level, this episode is your ultimate reset button!In this episode of It’s Your Break, host Jonathan Mertz revisits a classic, action-packed interview with the award-winning landscape designer and "landscaper to the stars," Nicholas Walker. Nicholas has designed for l
Navigating Late Fatherhood: Years of Waiting for a Baby, Parenting at 40, and Finding Balance on the It's Your Break Podcast (opens the original)
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Becoming a first-time dad at 40 after trying for 17 years? Yes, it happens! In this podcast, It’s Your Break host Jonathan Mertz introduces new Guest Host Troy Yount! Troy Yount breaks down the realities of late fatherhood, fertility, parenting tips for older dads, and how he and his wife's lives have changed. From the physical toll on the knees and back to finding a peer group when your friends already have high school graduates, Troy shares honest advice and plenty of laughs. We also discuss w
It Shouldn't Be This Hard (opens the original)
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Why does it feel like modern life comes with an instruction manual that's 500 pages long? 😵💫 This week, Jonathan Mertz tackles the "complexity creep" in our daily lives. From managing an endless list of unique passwords to the absurdity of filling out the same medical forms for the tenth time, we’re looking at why things are so difficult and—more importantly—how we can make them easier. In this episode: The reality of password security and 2FA. The "absurd" documentation requirements in healthc
Jaws, Bunkers, and the Art of the Story with Drew Robinson | It's Your Break (opens the original)
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Dive into the cinematic history of Martha’s Vineyard with prolific storyteller Drew Robinson . In this episode, we uncover the hidden struggles of filming Jaws , from mechanical sharks that sank to the legendary antics of Robert Shaw. We also explore the importance of taking a break from yourself to embrace life’s sillier, more adventurous moments. Most film fans know Jaws was filmed on Martha’s Vineyard , but Drew Robinson had a front-row seat to the chaos. His sister-in-law, Susan, was part of
It’s Your Break | Episode Revisit: Eating Something Sexy (opens the original)
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Can you actually eat your way to a better love life? In this episode of It’s Your Break , Jonathan Mertz revisits a classic 2010 interview with gastronomy and food science expert Amy Riley , author of Eat Something Sexy . We peel back the layers on: The "Nap Factor": Why heavy meals are the ultimate romance killers. Pheromone Foods: The strange connection between truffles, champagne, and human attraction. Beyond Strawberries: Why figs and peaches might be the real stars of your next date night.
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