What I'd Rather Be Talking About

Welcome!😊

I'm so glad you’ve found What I’d Rather Be Talking About, the newsletter to help you do life better.

This is a (twice!) weekly lifestyle newsletter featuring all the WELLNESS, TRAVEL, CAREER, FASHION, and LIFE tips and tricks I can’t keep to myself.

I share my favorite podcasts, YouTube & streaming services, books, and life inspiration in carefully curated lists… not once, but TWICE weekly.

For the ultimate newsletter experience, consider becoming a paid subscriber, where the price of two coffees☕️per month will give you:

• What I’d Rather Be Talking About every Thursday.

• MORE content every Saturday in The Saturday Sidebar.

• Extra surprise bonus content

• My deepest thanks and appreciation for your support of my efforts. I literally eat🥣, sleep😴, and breathe 😮‍💨 these newsletters all week long! 🥰

And if it’s not the right time to become a paid subscriber, I get it!

I’d love it if you would still sign up to be a free subscriber and get the benefits of Thursday’s What I’d Rather Be Talking About.

And, if you could share it with a friend, that would make me extra😀.

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In addition to tips and tricks, I’ll share a little about my life each week.

But to bring you up to speed on who I am, here’s a crash course:

I’m Abbey, a writer based in the US, but my soul country is Spain🇪🇸.

But do you need to love Spain (or even know how to say hola) to read this newsletter?

Of course not! Spain is just a big part of my back story and might explain some things as you read my work.

I’ve been in love with Spain since traveling there at the age of 9 when I swear timelines collided, and I realized I’d lived another lifetime exploring the streets of Madrid and the white-washed villages of Andalucia.

A pic of me at the Alhambra in Granada, Spain… age 9.

Therefore, I’m always looking for ways to travel to the Iberian Peninsula… whether it’s travel writing gigs, walking the Camino de Santiago, English & Spanish immersions, retreats, or visiting our amazing Spanish friends with my husband.

When not writing, you can find me at home with my husband, Eric (who’s also my editor, chef, and personal golf instructor). I’m like a dog- if I haven’t been run or walked, you’ll find me gazing longingly at the window, longing for freedom and space. And, nothing warms my soul (or body) more than my hot yoga.

Eric & I on a hot, well-lit date in our town. We’re the weirdos who will walk to dinner when it’s five below.

Oh, and don’t get me started on podcasts. Or wellness trends. Netflix. Clothes from Evereve. I could talk about these topics for hours.

This leads me to what you’re reading now: What I’d Rather Be Talking About. I started this newsletter in December of 2022 so I’d have a place to talk about the stories of people, places, and things I uncover daily.

Basically, I’ve been on the lookout for good stories my whole life. In 2007, I started a blog called imrunnerchica, where I wrote inspirational stories about running and life.

After I stopped writing Runnerchica, I found that everyday life presented me with so many stories to tell.

I needed an outlet because I found that stories would crop up at the most inopportune times…like in the middle of a meeting at work.

Since most people don’t like to be interrupted to hear about the latest ingredient, I’m putting in my smoothies (Armra colostrum, game changer) or hear about an amazing new golf apparel company (Pirdie)… I needed to find a place to express What I’d Rather Be Talking About.

Just about that time, I heard a bunch of buzz about Substack. Everyone and their sister were starting Substacks. So, I jumped on the bandwagon, too, and created what you’re reading.

I like to call it “the newsletter that helps you do life better.”

Each week, you’ll find important things I need to share, such as:

(Also, did you know my senior picture inspired the 🤔 emoji?)

I’ll tell you what’s in my smoothie, where I shop for gluten-free food, and how to make the best vegan dinner in the land.

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ll let you in on the latest podcasts, YouTube channels you can’t miss, and what’s hot on Netflix.

I’ll take you around the world and introduce you to new people, places, and things.

(Like this golf course in Spain that overlooks a CASTLE.)

BUT WAIT. THERE’S MORE!

I’m also a freelance writer! 👩🏻‍💻

If you’re in need of someone to bring your message to life, refresh your website content, or help you create a weekly newsletter… I’m your gal. Head to my website for more info!

(If you want to check out my work first, here’s my portfolio.😉)

Thanks for being here, and I hope to see you back soon!

XO,

Abbey

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