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Real Life Survival Guide Episode 43

Cindy Papish Gerber

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It was a pretty raucous discussion at Caseus Fromagerie Bistro as we were joined by Owner (and Cooking Channel star) Jason Sobocinski who treated us to some great insights - and some incredible food and drink. (Mad props to Chuck from Chucklettes as well!)

No less insightful were our AMAZING group of guest editors; Susan Bailin, Janice Christopher, Elizabeth Larkin and Colin Caplan.

Susannah Bailin is so smart it scares me. She was also too humble to send me her bio, so we'll leave it at that!

Janice Christopher is a professional life coach, public speaker, radio host and mother of two daughters. When her life is ideal, Janice is helping her clients discover and live their passions so they can fall in love with their own lives again. And speaking of falling in love ~ Janice has created proven techniques for attracting that perfect mate, too. Her whimsical motto “Be Who You Are, Do What You Love” inspires us to ask ourselves what we really want, as opposed to what we have always done. What’s Ideal for You? Have you thought about it lately?

Elizabeth Larkin is a communications consultant and writer.  She covers the productivity beat for About.com, and Connecticut Day Trips, a Connecticut travel blog that features pictures and day trip ideas in and around the Nutmeg state.

Colin M. Caplan is a New Haven born and raised architectural designer, historian, author, culinary tour guide operator and most recently began working with the brilliant Kent Bloomer designing and fabricating architectural ornaments that will be installed on buildings, bridges and public places. Colin runs Taste of New Haven food and drink tours that takes residents and visitors alike on culinary and cultural adventures through the City. He also runs Magrisso Forte which basically covers all of his other endeavors.

We started the conversation wondering if Don will cheat on Megan on Mad Men this season, and we were off and running. Enjoy!

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