Hello friends! Today is February 2nd, 2026. While some people are celebrating National Tater Tot Day, Sara and Katye are back on the air celebrating 5 years since Sara's last alcholic drink! Tune in to hear them talk about what led to this change, the process leading up to it, and how we don't judge people celebrating with anything in their cup!

The end of the year of the snake is coming soon, and with it, the perfect opportunity to leave behind the things that don't suit you. If you're wondering what or how to make that happen, or want some advice on how to capture your knowing, let's connect with Sara! Send us an email at production@themeatcellar.com, DM us on Instagram @itsagoodtimeoragoodstory, @saragleasonvillegas, or stop by The Market by The Meat Cellar in San Juan Capistrano! We can't wait to hear from you!

Welcome back to GTGS! Today, we are throwing it back to our conversation with Michelle And Kent French of the Frenchitivity Podcast! This conversation happened in The Market by The Meat Cellar, a few months before we opened our doors in 2024. Check out the Frenchitivity YouTube channel for some amazing videos of their travels that happened after this conversation!

Sara and Anthony were able to catch up and connect with the French's right before they started their journey across the world! Listen as we get a glimpse at what their wild next year looks like, and how they have reimagined their entire family's modern life. They discuss what it's like to find your partner in life, and how growing together always leads to more. Then Kent and Michelle profile why and how this movement became their life, and why now is the perfect time for them to try something new!

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Welcome back to GTGS! Katye and Sara are back in The Living Room on this episode of the pod talking about all the things that have happened in the beginning of 2026 so far! Tune in to hear about Sara's time in New York City to kick the new year off, and catch up with Katye as she starts to put her dreams of being behind the big screen into motion!

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It is officially 2026! We did our shedding and made it to another year, so it's only right to kick off the first fresh Monday with a very special GTGS! Katye and Delilah both join Sara on the pod today as we talk about what we are composing for this new year! Tune in for a sneak peek into how we act on our human design, how we are striding into this Year Of The Horse, and listen in on the first time we are joined by Delilah, also known as Yaya, as we learn about her and her big plans for her 18th year!

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Follow and comment with the show here on Spotify as well! We are growing so quickly in the new year and would love to connect with our Spotify audience. The fastest way we get into our communities ears is by getting reviews and interaction here! Let us know what you think, and thank you for listening!

Thank you all so much for a beautiful 2025. From all of our friends who walk through our living room, share a moment over a meal at The Market and The Meat Cellar, to the people who make us a part of your routine through the pod, whatever we do is not possible without you. We cannot wait to share more good times and good stories in 2026!

On this episode of the pod, Producer Doug joins in as Sara talks about how her time in Costa Rica with Anne Lamott and her husband Neal (Mr. Anne Lamott) Allen truly kickstarted her shining practice. We also dive a little more into what drives Sara to write, her unyielding knowing that she is a writer, and we get to hear some of her work that's already on substack!

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Today, we have our first ever guest who saw us recording live in The Market by The Meat Cellar and had to stop in to share some good stories of her own! This episode features none other than Cathy Code! Entrepreneur, mother, and author of "Why Not? Survive And Thrive". Thank you Cathy for hopping in and sharing a good time with us!

Tune in to listen to Sara and Cathy talk all about "Why Not?" and some of Sara's favorite stories, what it was like to publish her book and make sure her words stayed true to her, and we check in on what's been going on since it's been published!

You can find "Why Not? Survive and Thrive" on amazon and kindle. If you're looking to find a great new read, get into more of the wild stories from this show, or just need a pick me up in your reading routine, we cannot recommend this book enough.

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Listen to the episode before this if you have not yet, because on this special Thursday release, we continue our conversation with Kimberly Klein! On this episode, Sara and Kim dive into what it is like to operate in modern America as mothers, business owners, and why it's all worth it. A big thank you to Kim for coming and sharing some good stories with us!

Kim said it best, you can walk into Nom, get a healthy meal quickly, and it tastes good. Kim and her husband Pete are living proof that eating right is crucial in helping you live right. I could go on for a while, so I'll end with if you are looking to nourish your body and your soul, check out Nom kitchen, the first stall on the left at Rodeo River Street! @nom_oc

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It's A Good Time Or A Good Story is back with another guest star! On this episode, Sara talks to entrepreneur, friend, and fellow farmers daughter Kimberly Klein!

Kim is the owner and operator of Nom Kitchen, which just so happens to be right next to The Market by The Meat Cellar! in this first of a 2 episode series, get to know Kim as she talks about what drew her to San Juan Capistrano, her appreciation for food as art, and how the heck k she got to become so fun to talk to!

Nom Kitchen is my (producer Doug) favorite bowl anywhere in South Orange County. Not only is it made with the cleanest ingredients, but it tastes and feels delicious. Available for Delivery, or inside the River Street Marketplace, check out Nom! Follow their instagram @nom_oc and their website nom.cafe

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