Glimmer Hunters
Glimmer Hunters
Podcast Description
Sharing the joy of glimmers, the tiny moments that fill our cups.
Join Emily McGrorey and Reneé Ballard on their hunt for glimmers, the tiny moments that make us feel happy, safe and connected. Using a mix of anecdotes, expert interviews, science, and research, they will explore the multifaceted nature of glimmers and the benefits of being a glimmer hunter.
If you're glimmer-curious and want to learn more about the power of glimmers, how to put them into practice and connect with a community of Glimmer Hunters. You're in the right place!
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on the science of glimmers, mental health, and personal anecdotes about joy and connection. Episodes delve into topics like the neurobiology of glimmers, anxiety management, and community building, featuring discussions like the significance of 'see, stop, appreciate' for recognizing moments of happiness, as explored in episodes with guest Deb Dana.
Discover the power of glimmers—those tiny, everyday moments that spark joy, calm, and connection.
Join hosts Emily McGrorey and Reneé Ballard as they explore the science of nervous system regulation, emotional well-being, and mindfulness through stories, expert interviews, and lived experience.
If you’re curious about how small moments can make a big impact, this podcast is your weekly reminder to slow down and find the good in life.
It’s the Season 2 wrap of Glimmer Hunters – and we’re closing out 2025 the only way we know how: laughing through the chaos, obsessing over tiny joys, and celebrating the glimmers that actually land.
We swap Christmas glimmers (Lady Gaga! Year 6 graduation! Matching family pyjamas! gingerbread carnage!), unpack the strange beauty of nostalgia, and take a moment to reflect on what it’s meant to show up week after week – even when the tech tries to take us out (looking at you… “can you hear me now?”).
Plus: Renee unveils her peak Christmas final form – a spinning disco-ball Christmas tree on a mirrored turntable with spotlights – and honestly, it’s hard to return to regular life after that.
We also revisit some of Season 2’s standout moments, including:
Anna Ferguson’s refreshing take on meditation (and why it doesn’t have to be the answer to everything)
Bridget McNulty’s love of homeliness (and the deep exhale of getting your home back)
Katie Cooper (The White Flamingo) gifting us the phrase we’ll never recover from: “rich inner life”
And as we head into the holidays, we’re leaning into a new intention for the year ahead: do less… and make more room for glimmers to land.
Thank you for listening, sharing, and being part of the ride. See you in Season 3 💛
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