Traversing Tuesdays
Traversing Tuesdays is a cozy, character-driven storytelling podcast for creative minds, spoonie hearts, and fans of whimsical audio fiction.
Each week, host EmKay shares her personal journey of finding time and energy for creativity while navigating the realities of chronic illness, neurodivergence, and everyday life. Alongside her unlikely co-hosts — Rupert Kettle (a squirrel newscaster), Sister Cat (window correspondent and official nap lifestyle consultant), Fenwick the Snail (a fast-talking slow-living guru), and a deeply philosophical water glass — she explores the absurdities of life through humor, reflection, and slow-living philosophy.
Part whimsical fiction, part heartfelt memoir, part gentle rebellion against hustle culture — this podcast is for anyone trying to live thoughtfully, laugh quietly, and create anyway.
🐌 Ideal for fans of quirky fictional podcasts, personal storytelling, and practical ideas with a side of tea.
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Episodes
Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
On this episode of Traversing Tuesdays, the friendly water glass shares playful, practical tips for making plain water more enjoyable — because hydration deserves to be fun. EmKay continues unfolding her story, reflecting on creativity, change, and the slow path back to herself.
Meanwhile, Rupert Kettle returns with exciting news dispatches, and Sister Cat delivers a bored field report but an impassioned call to reclaim the siesta as a sacred birthright.
This storytelling podcast blends soft absurdity, slow-living philosophy, and gentle humor for creatives, spoonies, and anyone navigating the strange and beautiful middle chapters of life.
For bonus content, visit EmKay's Patreon. Click here for the Traversing Tuesdays web site. Sign up for the newsletter on the Traversing Tuesdays web site to get the monthly episode schedule.
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
On this episode of Traversing Tuesdays, EmKay shares the next chapter in her story of navigating life, creativity, and the job market after unexpected unemployment.
As the weeks unfold, she reflects on personal growth, slow living, and the happy gift of a surprise email. A book sparks insight, while Sister Cat offers her definitive guide to strategic napping. Meanwhile, the friendly water glass raises philosophical concerns about hydration and climate control.
This cozy storytelling podcast blends gentle humor, soft absurdism, and creative resilience — perfect for listeners managing burnout, seeking comfort, or simply craving a slow, meaningful conversation.
To see the journal pages EmKay mentions in the episode, visit Patreon. Click here for the Traversing Tuesdays web site. Sign up for the newsletter on the Traversing Tuesdays web site to get the monthly episode schedule.
Monday Jun 09, 2025
Monday Jun 09, 2025
In this pilot episode of Traversing Tuesdays, EmKay shares the real-life story of how she unexpectedly became unemployed — and how that moment reshaped her identity, creativity, and sense of direction.
With gentle storytelling, quiet humor, and reflections on chronic illness, burnout, and personal reinvention, this episode begins a slow and intentional journey through uncertainty, purpose, and creative resilience.
You’ll also meet the show’s unexpected co-hosts — including a poetic squirrel newscaster, a nap consultant cat, and a philosophical water glass — who help set the tone for this whimsical yet grounded podcast world.
Whether you’re navigating a life transition, facing burnout, or simply craving a podcast to hug your brain, this one’s for you.
For bonus content, visit EmKay's Patreon. Click here for the Traversing Tuesdays web site.