<![CDATA[Radiant Badass]]>https://www.radiantbadass.comhttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!v3v7!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F936399d7-f8d5-4ced-9ada-536c7a5d08d3_1000x1000.pngRadiant Badasshttps://www.radiantbadass.comSubstackSat, 02 May 2026 11:12:05 GMT<![CDATA[facing forward]]>https://www.radiantbadass.com/p/facing-forwardhttps://www.radiantbadass.com/p/facing-forwardFri, 01 May 2026 15:37:03 GMTDuring a trip to the coast, Elizabeth read ANOTHER book about life transitions, but this one was helpful. Well, it was shining a light on her inability to stop clinging to what was in order to move into what is unfolding now, which is painful to realize and helpful. Turns out moving forward is always the only option.

]]><![CDATA[Authorly Advice]]>https://www.radiantbadass.com/p/authorly-advicehttps://www.radiantbadass.com/p/authorly-adviceFri, 24 Apr 2026 13:12:06 GMTWhen life gets rough, Elizabeth just reads more books. This episode has her sharing some thoughts on the state of popular fiction and some of the advice found in books about life transitions.

]]><![CDATA[Video Did Kill the Radio Star]]>https://www.radiantbadass.com/p/video-did-kill-the-radio-starhttps://www.radiantbadass.com/p/video-did-kill-the-radio-starFri, 17 Apr 2026 07:43:09 GMTWe’re taking a little walk down memory lane this week - back to the days pre- MTV when rock stars weren’t always good looking but their music slapped. Elizabeth’s having a break room conversation with herself about which bands made the jump to MTV and which ones kind of stalled out. Video probably did kill the radio star.

]]><![CDATA[Soap Opera Vindication]]>https://www.radiantbadass.com/p/soap-opera-vindicationhttps://www.radiantbadass.com/p/soap-opera-vindicationFri, 10 Apr 2026 18:19:00 GMTThe world may be cuckoo banana pants crazy town right now but let’s all agree that soap operas are finally getting their due as an art form.

If you’ve listened to the show for a while, you know Elizabeth is a strong supporter of the soaps and appreciates their impact on society. She’s chatting about it again today. And let’s all agree that no soap writer would dare to float the storylines we’re all reading in the daily news - too unbelievable.

]]><![CDATA[Corner Men]]>https://www.radiantbadass.com/p/corner-menhttps://www.radiantbadass.com/p/corner-menThu, 02 Apr 2026 21:02:24 GMTIt’s important to have those friends in your life that hype you up - your Hype Men, if you will. Also consider the importance of having “Corner Men”, those friends that provide clarity, direction and advice that keeps you moving towards that connected, fulfilling life of your dreams. This week, we’re talking all things Corner Men. Oh, and also, Dude Wipes.

]]><![CDATA[Somebody Has to Say It]]>https://www.radiantbadass.com/p/somebody-has-to-say-ithttps://www.radiantbadass.com/p/somebody-has-to-say-itFri, 27 Mar 2026 11:17:44 GMTAfter an inspiring pilgrimage to the Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas, NV, Elizabeth is feeling compelled to spit some facts, speak some truths, say the things Somebody Has to Say, if you will. Tune in for unfettered thoughts.

]]><![CDATA[Five Highlights and a Playlist]]>https://www.radiantbadass.com/p/five-highlights-and-a-playlisthttps://www.radiantbadass.com/p/five-highlights-and-a-playlistFri, 20 Mar 2026 12:28:12 GMTIn the absence of an actual slide show of her travels, Elizabeth’s prepared an auditory slide show talking about Five of the Highlights of the trip and threw in a playlist for schizz and gigs so you can better get the vibe.

episode 169, dude - spotify

episode 169, dude - apple music

]]><![CDATA[43%]]>https://www.radiantbadass.com/p/43https://www.radiantbadass.com/p/43Fri, 13 Mar 2026 23:30:58 GMTThis week you can tune in to hear a (more than) slightly jet lagged Elizabeth weigh in with some thoughts on travel. Like, it’s hard. Right? That’s the deep thought when you’re running on 43% of capacity.

]]><![CDATA[The Emperor's New Metrics]]>https://www.radiantbadass.com/p/the-emperors-new-metricshttps://www.radiantbadass.com/p/the-emperors-new-metricsFri, 06 Mar 2026 15:52:01 GMTSince Elizabeth keeps referencing the Emperor’s New Clothes, the fairy tale that you may or may not be familiar with, she’s taking the opportunity in today’s episode to expand on it a bit. What if what you were taught to believe you needed to achieve to be “happy” were the wrong metrics? What if the most counter culture thing you could do is create your own metrics?

]]><![CDATA[Riot Crone]]>https://www.radiantbadass.com/p/riot-cronehttps://www.radiantbadass.com/p/riot-croneFri, 27 Feb 2026 21:31:46 GMTBack in the 90s, Elizabeth found belonging and liberation in the Riot Grrrl movement out of the PNW and Washington, DC. Now, all these years later, she finds herself back with a bellyful of simmering rage. Just like the old days. Today, she’s piloting a periodic series within the show reflecting the rage and the coming of age, please give a warm welcome to Riot Crone.

]]><![CDATA[80s/90s Movie Soundtracks That You Should Be Aware Of]]>https://www.radiantbadass.com/p/80s90s-movie-soundtracks-that-youhttps://www.radiantbadass.com/p/80s90s-movie-soundtracks-that-youSat, 21 Feb 2026 01:31:48 GMTRecognizing that we don’t all share the same cultural touchstones, Elizabeth is offering up “Six Movie Soundtracks from the 80s/90s That Could Be Something You’re Not Aware Of and Might Enjoy”. It’s her version of “Top 5 Can’t Miss Movie Soundtracks’, she’s just not going to pressure you like that.

]]><![CDATA[IckTok]]>https://www.radiantbadass.com/p/icktokhttps://www.radiantbadass.com/p/icktokFri, 13 Feb 2026 15:56:14 GMTElizabeth noticed something was off with her TikTok FYP (that’s a For You Page for those of you who don’t TikTok) after the recent “sale” of the app. The content stream that used to give her comfort was now a flow of garbage. Once you delete an app and get it out of your system, can you ever go back?

Elizabeth would say…no.

Also, she’s talking about A$AP Rocky and how hard it is for even big names to cut through the mass of content.

Don’t Be Dumb - A$AP Rocky

]]><![CDATA[Glimmer]]>https://www.radiantbadass.com/p/glimmerhttps://www.radiantbadass.com/p/glimmerFri, 06 Feb 2026 21:13:51 GMTA “glimmer” is a term meaning a spark of joy or a moment of kindness - you know the ones where you feel a little energetic thrill - but in a good way. This episode Elizabeth is sharing recent glimmers she’s experienced and some she’s just heard about.

]]><![CDATA[More Things I Might Have Been Wrong About]]>https://www.radiantbadass.com/p/more-things-i-might-have-been-wronghttps://www.radiantbadass.com/p/more-things-i-might-have-been-wrongThu, 29 Jan 2026 20:09:57 GMTElizabeth is visiting familiar territory in this episode - more things she might have been wrong about. You can catch her other musings on this topic in episode 71 and episode 138.

]]><![CDATA[Fizzy Water]]>https://www.radiantbadass.com/p/fizzy-waterhttps://www.radiantbadass.com/p/fizzy-waterFri, 23 Jan 2026 19:55:42 GMTWhat’s a preference in fizzy water brand have to do with existing within late stage capitalism? Turns out, more than you think. Elizabeth’s talking about Trader Joe’s parking lots, insider land use stuff and the luxury of time on this week’s episode.

]]><![CDATA[What the H*ll is an Analog Bag?]]>https://www.radiantbadass.com/p/what-the-hll-is-an-analog-baghttps://www.radiantbadass.com/p/what-the-hll-is-an-analog-bagFri, 16 Jan 2026 21:29:13 GMTBetween Heated Rivalry content and Gen Z’s extolling the virtues of “analog bags”, Elizabeth’s TikTok FYP is jammed. On today’s episode she’s unpacking her conflicting feeling around HR and the a-ha moment she pulled out of her analog bag. Tune in.

]]><![CDATA[Social Media Is So Over]]>https://www.radiantbadass.com/p/social-media-is-so-over-141https://www.radiantbadass.com/p/social-media-is-so-over-141Fri, 09 Jan 2026 22:21:51 GMTIt's 2026 and Elizabeth's issuing a Creative Challenge - to herself. Kicking it off strong! Also, she's pondering the rumors of the death of social media - true? false? Where are you on that? Tune in for the latest episode. 

Radiant Badass

Chris Martin, Creativity Coach

]]><![CDATA[Bad Scallops]]>https://www.radiantbadass.com/p/bad-scallops-d89https://www.radiantbadass.com/p/bad-scallops-d89Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:31:29 GMTWhat do shellfish and the ability to express yourself artistically have in common? You’ll have to download the episode to find out how Elizabeth is making that connection and what she learned from her allergist about really listening to the stories we tell ourselves. 

Radiant Badass

Chris Martin, Creativity Coach

]]><![CDATA[Yapping Into the Void]]>https://www.radiantbadass.com/p/yapping-into-the-void-454https://www.radiantbadass.com/p/yapping-into-the-void-454Sat, 11 Oct 2025 19:06:28 GMTThis whole show started as a way for Elizabeth to yap her way to better mental health during those hazy days of 2020-2021, you all remember what was happening then, right? Well, let’s just say things feel less than stable at the moment so she’s back. Pondering some of the “growth opportunities” the last year has presented. 

Radiant Badass

Chris Martin, Creativity Coach

]]><![CDATA[The Boss Babeification of Badass]]>https://www.radiantbadass.com/p/the-boss-babeification-of-badass-762https://www.radiantbadass.com/p/the-boss-babeification-of-badass-762Mon, 16 Jun 2025 23:02:36 GMTAfter a dip in the 90s Nostalgia Pool, Elizabeth found herself confronted by the market’s attempt to turn the description “badass” into the iteration of “boss babe” and she’s not having it. She’s letting her listeners know that “badass” is a state of mind, not a destination. 

Radiant Badass

Chris Martin, Creativity Coach

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