New year, new paper planner! Elizabeth breaks down some of her picks for favorite paper planning tools and goes over pros and cons of each on this week’s Circumstance - because we’re all just trying to keep it together and who has time to order planner after planner trying to find the right tool that works for you? Well, apparently Elizabeth because she went on a binge. Her overspending is your gold mine of information.

Planners reviewed:

Best Overall: Laurel Denise Portrait Month + Week Planner - Sunday start https://laureldenise.com/products/2026-the-scout-planner-mr-darcys-study

Best Productivity Tool: Ink + Volt Dashboard https://inkandvolt.com/products/ink-volt-dashboard-spiral-deskpad

Mantra Journal for Mindset Remapping https://inkandvolt.com/products/ink-volt-mantra-journal?_pos=1&_sid=3eb006bc5&_ss=r?variant=39575194861623

Start Up Journal for new business ventures https://www.leuchtturm1917.us/start-up-journal-stone-blue.html?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17544426952&gbraid=0AAAAADl6oDSl5Vu03ez8PfN2I7kJlVHzv&gclid=Cj0KCQiApfjKBhC0ARIsAMiR_IsIfvGz0kvGNE9ta_42coPkdGxuQsjxZkQpr5P8LvOAFHblyCZkU6EaAosbEALw_wcB

Daily Reflection Journal https://inkandvolt.com/products/ink-volt-daily-reflection-journal?_pos=1&_sid=2b6198832&_ss=r?variant=40158307123255

Big A$$ Planner (Big Class Calendar appears to not currently be available): https://thebigasscalendar.com/products/planner-backorder-gift

Pop and Circumstance is your go-to podcast to stay in the loop on what’s happening in pop culture, and get a digestible amount of personal growth to help you deal with all of life’s circumstances. Hosted by Elizabeth Martin, a business owner (Southern Supply) and former HR lady, and Hart Morse, an actor (Will Trent, FBI) and writer, these two bring diverse and hilarious experiences, perspectives, and expertise in a relatable, fun to listen to format every Monday and Thursday.

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We pop off with the Stranger Things series Finale! What we liked, what we didn’t like like, and tons of *Spoilers*. Then a Haim Sister gets married and the Palm Springs Film Festival foreshadows this years Oscar contenders.

00:00 Intro

00:55 Stranger Things Series Finale

43:15 Haim Sister Wedding

51:30 Palm Springs Film Festival

Pop and Circumstance is your go-to podcast to stay in the loop on what’s happening in pop culture, and get a digestible amount of personal growth to help you deal with all of life’s circumstances. Hosted by Elizabeth Martin, a business owner (Southern Supply) and former HR lady, and Hart Morse, an actor (Will Trent, FBI) and writer, these two bring diverse and hilarious experiences, perspectives, and expertise in a relatable, fun to listen to format every Monday and Thursday.

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2026 is here - how are you starting off the new year? Not sure yet? Even better…we’ve got some ideas. Hart is delivering this week’s circumstance with some research-backed ideas on kicking off the new year in a way that works for you…but still helps you keep moving forward. Chime in…how do you start off the new year?

Pop and Circumstance is your go-to podcast to stay in the loop on what’s happening in pop culture, and get a digestible amount of personal growth to help you deal with all of life’s circumstances. Hosted by Elizabeth Martin, a business owner (Southern Supply) and former HR lady, and Hart Morse, an actor (Will Trent, FBI) and writer, these two bring diverse and hilarious experiences, perspectives, and expertise in a relatable, fun to listen to format every Monday and Thursday.

Check us out on:

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Miss Otis Regrets painting by Kris Lamorena https://www.krislamorena.com

We pop off with our thoughts on the final episodes of Taylor's 'End of an Era' Docuseries and then gives tons of spoilers, thoughts, predictions for the 'Stranger Things' Volume 2 (Episodes 5-7) drop along with our reactions to Will Byers crying about being gay.

00:00 Intro

00:50 Final 2 Episodes of The End of an Era

24:20 Stranger Things Volume 2 (Episodes 5-7) *SPOILERS*

30:45 Reactions to Will coming out

45:50 Finale Predictions

48:30 Ethan Slater May Still Be with Ariana Grande

Pop and Circumstance is your go-to podcast to stay in the loop on what’s happening in pop culture, and get a digestible amount of personal growth to help you deal with all of life’s circumstances. Hosted by Elizabeth Martin, a business owner (Southern Supply) and former HR lady, and Hart Morse, an actor (Will Trent, FBI) and writer, these two bring diverse and hilarious experiences, perspectives, and expertise in a relatable, fun to listen to format every Monday and Thursday.

Check us out on:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PopandCircPod

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popandcircpod?lang=en

Our Popsicles are from https://braheartcompany.com/

Miss Otis Regrets painting by Kris Lamorena https://www.krislamorena.com

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! It’s Christmas and also a Circumstance day here at Pop & Circumstance, so Elizabeth is giving you a lift by helping you focus on the small moments - because it’s the moments that make the magic, no matter your situation. Tune in for this short and sweet Christmas episode for some laughs, some feels, and some encouragement to get you through Christmas Day 2025.

Pop and Circumstance is your go-to podcast to stay in the loop on what’s happening in pop culture, and get a digestible amount of personal growth to help you deal with all of life’s circumstances. Hosted by Elizabeth Martin, a business owner (Southern Supply) and former HR lady, and Hart Morse, an actor (Will Trent, FBI) and writer, these two bring diverse and hilarious experiences, perspectives, and expertise in a relatable, fun to listen to format every Monday and Thursday.

Check us out on:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PopandCircPod

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popandcircumstancepod/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popandcircpod?lang=en

Our Popsicles are from https://braheartcompany.com/

Miss Otis Regrets painting by Kris Lamorena https://www.krislamorena.com

On this pop off we talk about Nicki Minaj awkward comment to Erika Kirk at Turning Point USA and that GAWD awful (and unflattering) Vanity Fair photoshoot, Nick Reiner’s involvement with his father (Rob Reiner)’s death, and the End of an Era Episode 3 and 4 recap!

00:00 Intro

02:27 Nicki Minaj at Turning Point USA and Vanity Fair Shoot

10:27 Rob Reiner Murder

21:45 The End of an Era Episode 3: Kismet

32:00 The End of an Era Episode 4: TYFTLB

Pop and Circumstance is your go-to podcast to stay in the loop on what’s happening in pop culture, and get a digestible amount of personal growth to help you deal with all of life’s circumstances. Hosted by Elizabeth Martin, a business owner (Southern Supply) and former HR lady, and Hart Morse, an actor (Will Trent, FBI) and writer, these two bring diverse and hilarious experiences, perspectives, and expertise in a relatable, fun to listen to format every Monday and Thursday.

Check us out on:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PopandCircPod

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popandcircumstancepod/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popandcircpod?lang=en

Our Popsicles are from https://braheartcompany.com/

Miss Otis Regrets painting by Kris Lamorena https://www.krislamorena.com

It's time for your weekly circumstance - the 4 parenting styles AND which one leads to the most successful children?

00:00 Intro

03:40 Case Studies

05:00 4 Parenting Styles

21:20 The Importance of Warmth

26:00 Practical Steps for Improvement

39:40 But Why? But Why?

47:400 Effort and Improvement > Outcome

Pop and Circumstance is your go-to podcast to stay in the loop on what’s happening in pop culture, and get a digestible amount of personal growth to help you deal with all of life’s circumstances. Hosted by Elizabeth Martin, a business owner (Southern Supply) and former HR lady, and Hart Morse, an actor (Will Trent, FBI) and writer, these two bring diverse and hilarious experiences, perspectives, and expertise in a relatable, fun to listen to format every Monday and Thursday.

Check us out on:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PopandCircPod

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popandcircpod?lang=en

Our Popsicles are from https://braheartcompany.com/

Miss Otis Regrets painting by Kris Lamorena https://www.krislamorena.com

We are popping off with Taylor Swift's newly released docuseries on Disney+ 'The End of an Era' covering episodes 1 and 2. From the high stakes of the terrorist threat that led to the cancelation of one of the shows, to the journey of the dancers and the casting process. Lots of tears.....does this girl ever sleep?

02:00 Episode 1

38:15 Episode 2

Pop and Circumstance is your go-to podcast to stay in the loop on what’s happening in pop culture, and get a digestible amount of personal growth to help you deal with all of life’s circumstances. Hosted by Elizabeth Martin, a business owner (Southern Supply) and former HR lady, and Hart Morse, an actor (Will Trent, FBI) and writer, these two bring diverse and hilarious experiences, perspectives, and expertise in a relatable, fun to listen to format every Monday and Thursday.

Check us out on:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PopandCircPod

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popandcircumstancepod/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popandcircpod?lang=en

Our Popsicles are from https://braheartcompany.com/

Miss Otis Regrets painting by Kris Lamorena https://www.krislamorena.com