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The Big Boo Cast
Author: Melanie Shankle & Sophie Hudson
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Authors / speakers Melanie Shankle and Sophie Hudson - also known as Big Mama and BooMama on their blogs - talk about all the important stuff: faith, family, friends, football, fashion, and food.
Plus, of course, their hair.
Plus, of course, their hair.
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It's been a sad week in the Shankle house - they had to say good-bye to their beloved Piper - so on this episode Melanie talks about how they're doing (and how Mabel is doing, too). Over here at the Hudson house, we've had a full week in very different ways, and I break down all of that (including my first-ever visit to a podiatrist, because glamour). We also discuss Melanie and P's night out at a Nate Bargatze show, the latest with the Aggies and the Bulldogs and college baseball, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.Hope you enjoy!
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Nate Bargatze
Aggies sweep Missouri
Bulldogs sweep Ole Miss
ending of UConn / Duke game
Todd Walker
Vandy walks off Tennessee in every game of the series
Ladybird Taco
Kirkland Organic Spinach & Cheese Ravioli
ILIA Lip Sketch Hydrating Crayon & Pencil
Pioneer Woman measuring cups
Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage by Belle Burden (our April book club pick for Patreon)
Le Balm
our friend Katherine Cubelic
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On this week's episode we discuss Melanie's big, fun, eventful weekend in College Station and Round Top as well as my much more home-focused weekend (that is to say: kinda boring but delightful). Mel details all the charms of the Junk Gypsy Prom, and - well, I probably talk way too much about pizza dough and asparagus. We also (naturally) discuss the latest in college baseball, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.Enjoy, everybody!
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our Big Boo Memory Lane episodes on Patreon
Ladybird Taco (we love the AGT)
Mississippi State sweeps Vanderbilt
Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar
Sophie's pizza dough recipe
A&M drops series to Georgia
Mississippi State sweeps Vanderbilt
Chicken Salad Chick
Junk Gypsy Prom
Rachel Zoe
Blue Hills at Round Top
Björkstam Hat Co.
The Arbors at Round Top
Nell Koopman Art
High Noon Market
Delamora Designs
A&M exits March Madness
Lemme Creatine Gummies
Carmen linen shirt dress
BP 157 peptide capsules
UBeauty The Sculpt Neck & Decollete treatment - use code MELANIES20 for 20% off
Company 5 compass necklace
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On this week's episode Melanie and I process the latest SEC baseball developments as well as talk through the events of our respective weekends (Melanie shopped for jean shorts and I had a really bad headache, so clearly it was some top-notch excitement). On top of that, I share some June's Journey news, and we dig into our feelings about Mary Janes.Melanie also offers her thoughts on a Netflix show I mentioned several weeks ago, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.Hope y'all enjoy!
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Mississippi State at Arkansas
Texas A&M at Oklahoma
Aggies and Sooners get chippy
A&M a 10-seed in March Madness
State walks off Tennessee in softball
Arkansas wins SEC basketball tourney
Harry Styles: One Night in Manchester on Netflix
"Everybody Wants to Rule the World" - Harry Styles
Bubs Collagen
Junk Gypsy Prom
SNL sketch ("BEEF TALLOW!")
June's Journey
Dolce Vita Julio slides
Shrinking on Apple TV+
Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model on Netflix
LED teeth whitening kit
Kut from the Kloth camo high rise wide leg barrel pants
Scarlet & Gold gingham mock neck State sweatshirt
AE super high-waisted relaxed denim short
meat loaf pan
GAP shorts that Melanie mentions
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Melanie and I recorded this week's episode approximately four minutes after I walked in the door from our family Spring Break trip, so you'll hear all about said trip (so many rollercoasters) as well as Caroline's travel woes and Melanie and P's night out at a concert.We also discuss college baseball (because of course), and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.Hope you enjoy!
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If you'd like to listen online, you can do that here.Show Notes:
Universal Orlando
scopolamine
Velocicoaster
Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry
Donkey Kong Mine Cart Madness
Grace Valentine
NEEDTOBREATHE
Bre Kennedy
Love Story on Hulu
A&M and LSU go to triple overtime
Lemme Tone metabolism gummies
Stila liquid eye shadow
GAP Ultrasoft denim horseshoe overalls
Takeya Actives water bottle
Buck Mason white slub easy crew
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Well, Melanie has been to Dallas, I have been to Auburn, and we have both watched our fair share of college baseball in our ongoing efforts to keep up with the Aggies and the Bulldogs. Naturally we talk through our most memorable moments from the weekend, including a Popeye's experience that I'll hold near and dear to my heart forevermore.We also talk about what we've been watching and listening to, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.Enjoy, everybody!
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Mississippi State vs. UCLA in baseball
Brian O'Connor
alas, USM took the Tuesday night game
There(4) Gathering
LaLaLand Cafe
The Graduate in Auburn
Ella and Aubie
Bridgerton on Netflix
Good Hang with Amy Poehler and Carol Burnett
Tuesday Date Night
The Heir Apparent by Rebecca Armitage
Nike Vomero Premium
heavy duty metal tongs
wide leg pants with crochet detail
Aerie Go-To sweatshirt
peppermint dish soap
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On this week's episode Melanie and I delight in the fact that both of our college baseball teams swept their weekend games, we celebrate some of the memorable moments from the Winter Olympics (WE SEE YOU, ALYSA LIU), and we discuss our friend Cole's frustration that his wife Katherine and I aren't interested in rare collectibles.We also have some very important information for those of you who want to make Helen reservations when you're in Birmingham for our live show, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.Hope you enjoy!
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US women win hockey gold (we didn't talk about this, but we for sure want to acknowledge it, because wow)
US men win hockey gold
Johnny Gaudreau
Alysa Liu
Mikaela Shiffrin
Mary Carillo's story about Norwegian Olympic excellence
Kate Hudson's "California Dreamin'" LA28 promo
Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model
The Bronze Horseman
Tuesday Date Night with Katherine and Cole Cubelic
Tuesday Date Night on IG
Nike Vomero Premium
For Helen reservations 4/22-4/24, email info@helenbham.com with BIGBOO in the subject line; also let them know your party size and desired date / time.
Breath As Prayer devotional book / prayer guide
L'Oreal Voluminous Superstar mascara
Lola blanket
Cecily clogs
Copper Peptide face cream
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This week Melanie and I happily discuss the beginning of COLLEGE BASEBALL SEASON (pretend we have a confetti cannon), which means we break down my trip to Starkville and all of the opening day merriment. Plus, Melanie recaps her weekend in San Antonio (and at the ranch) with Perry, Caroline, and two of C's friends. We've lived a lot of life in the last week, apparently.We also talk about why I watched The Prince of Egypt this past Sunday afternoon, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.Enjoy, everybody!
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Dudy Noble Field
HEB charcuterie
Double Batch cookie
Gladware containers
Chloe Kim and Myles Garrett
weird ice for figure skating
ice dancing judging controversy
Federica Brignoni
Shark FlexStyle air styling and drying system
The Bronze Horseman
The Prince of Egypt
Ithaca x Graza hummus
Toasteds variety pack
buffer / polisher for car
Crew Dog embroidered baseball sweatshirt
Colette crop wide-leg sweater pants
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This week Melanie has some thoughts and feelings about A&M's parking situation at basketball games, I have (once again) fried some chicken, and both of us are delighted by the prospect of college baseball's opening weekend (as well as captivated by the winter Olympic games - where we have both become experts in a wide array of events thanks to several consecutive minutes of viewing). We also talk about Super Bowl commercials (GET THEE BEHIND US, Manscaped), what we've been reading, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.Hope you enjoy!
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Napa Flats Bistro in College Station
Abbey Yung Method
A&M vs. Florida basketball game
Hush & Whisper in Bryan, TX
skiathlon
Charles Cross
Rocket Mortgage commercial
Raisin Bran commercial
Bud Light commercial
Hellman's commercial
Instacart commercial
Lay's commercial
Doordash commercial
The Heir Apparent by Rebecca Armitage
The Bronze Horseman by Paulina Simons
Opal ice machine
Visoone progressive readers
Mona linen shirt dress
side striped cotton leggings
Inn Beauty extreme cream eye cream
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On this week's episode I recount a very exciting Step Sing weekend in our family, Melanie shares a delicious new dip discovery, and we both try to make our peace with who we didn't know at the Grammys.As always we deal with the low-level hum of a leaf blower (and a vacuum!), and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy!
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hot dirty martini dip
Shrinking on Apple TV+
Family of Spies
Samford Step Sing
People We Meet on Vacation on Netflix
our Patreon episode on counterweights
Alex's fraternity's Step Sing performance (they won!)
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills on Bravo
Hank Williams, Jr.
The Criterion Channel
David's new socks
OXO Good Grips peeler
Think Royln clear stadium bag (less than $30, final sale)
Valentine's slippers
Helen
Bayonet
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On this week's podcast episode, in the midst of unusually cold temperatures in San Antonio and Birmingham, Melanie and I discuss recent NFL developments (not our regular wheelhouse), Indiana's national championship, and - what we've all been waiting for - an update from Melanie on the racoons next door. Hydrate, grab a snack, and settle in, everyone.We also talk about Melanie's return to World War II books, David interrupts our recording not once but twice (the Hudsons were trying to get some business-y things handled), and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.Hope you enjoy!
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Melanie's capelet heating pad
Broncos and Patriots play in a blizzard
Ann Michael Maye on IG
Indiana wins national championship
Fernando Mendoza's bruised arm
David Thomas and Sissy Goff, the kindest people who have ever lived
bandana fringe jacket
Homeschooled by Stefan Merrill Block
Family of Spies by Christine Kuehn
cast recording of Ragtime
Ragtime by E.L. Doctorow
L'Oreal Elvive 8-Second Wonder Water hair treatment
ODODOS drawstring leggings
Ghirardhelli Double Chocolate hot chocolate mix
We the Free Libre wide leg cords
To the Peak quarter zip
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On this week's episode Melanie rejoices about the trajectory of Aggie basketball, and I continue to be filled with hope about Mississippi State baseball. We talk about a couple of memorable life events that happened with my college friends this past week, and Melanie shares about a show that she and Perry have watched.Melanie also recaps how she tried on every pair of jeans she owns, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.Hope you enjoy!
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New Patreon episode about the January/February issue of Southern Living
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Aggie basketball beats the Longhorns
State's women beat Kentucky
The Terminal List: Dark Wolf
king cakes
Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer
Catherine boyfriend jeans
Free People penny flares
Adi mid-rise jeans
Risen jeans
Favorite dress in some years
evening bag
20 Mule Team Borax
lymphatic contour brush
rattan sideboard
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This week Melanie and I catch up on the college football playoffs as well as the first few games of conference play in SEC basketball. Melanie also shares about her epic clean-out of Caroline's closet (Caroline was texting me throughout this process, btw), and I have an update on the new television and our most recent Helen dinner.Plus, we discuss Golden Globes fashion, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.
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Ole Miss / Miami game
Trinidad Chambliss denied additional eligibility
Indiana / Oregon game
Fernando Mendoza gets confetti in his mouth
Auburn's buzzer beater in A&M game overruled
Bucky McMillan's post-game interview
Helen in Birmingham
Bayonet in Birmingham
Sophie's weekly newsletter (with show notes)
(by the way, Melanie has a new Substack - and she's blogging again!)
Amy Poehler's podcast
Amal Clooney at Golden Globes
Emma Stone at Golden Globes
Parker Posey at Golden Globes
Jean Smart at Golden Globes
Britney Snow at Golden Globes
Best Dressed at Golden Globes
Amazon workout top
Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost on Apple TV
People We Meet on Vacation on Netflix
Upsky dog bowl
Linbsunne ball point pens
OSEA Dream Bio-Retinol body cream
oversized turtleneck tunic sweater
The Original Beeswax furniture polish
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This week Melanie and I have lots of thoughts about Ole Miss football, Curt Cignetti, and what on earth we should do with our old VHS tapes. We also discuss our shared hope that we'll be game-playing families and my unexpected encounter with my old maternity clothes.On top of that, we talk about a new show on Netflix that has totally captivated us despite the fact that we're puzzled by what we're watching, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.Happy New Year, everybody!
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canasta
PhotoScan app
Ole Miss / Georgia game
Kim Mulkey and Lane Kiffin
Curt Cignetti
Texas Tech's new QB
Carson Beck
Fernando Mendoza
Mississippi State baseball conditioning
State beats the Longhorns in basketball
Aggies beat LSU in basketball
Members Only: Palm Beach on Netflix
Gardens of Jaipur printed curtains
oversized sweater dress
return address stamp
Thrive Market organic extra virgin olive oil
big pearl beads
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On this episode I share all manner of enthusiasm about the new year (WHAT IS BETTER THAN A NEW YEAR REALLY THERE IS NOTHING), and Melanie shares all manner of enthusiasm about her extensive house clean-out (WHAT IS BETTER THAN A CLEAN-OUT REALLY THERE IS NOTHING). Of course we recap our respective Christmases and discuss all that we've done (and watched) to celebrate the season.Melanie also offers an alternate calendar theory, and it's her turn for Five Favorites.Happy New Year, everybody!
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Show Notes:
Little Em's Oyster Bar in San Antonio
Biscoff Christmas Crack
vibration plate
USA pans on Amazon
family takes turns raiding grandmother's closet
eulogy for Anna's pacifier
(also, THIS TURKEY)
Stranger Things
Actress of a Certain Age by Jeff Hiller
Fun for the Whole Family by Jennifer E. Smith
The Traitors
Shrinking
Bridgerton
linen cover thick spiral notebook
Style Edit root concealer
Amazon Essentials crew neck t-shirt
baggy wide leg cargo sweatpants
Bounce fleece tunic
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This past week has brought its share of A&M-adjacent football disappointment, but Melanie is finding comfort and solace by celebrating the Aggies' national championship in volleyball (GLASS HALF FULL, you understand). Meanwhile, here in Alabama, this past week has taught me some things about my personal needs from health care providers who draw blood, and I have found comfort and solace in watching television. As one does.Melanie also has some thoughts about Amazon's AI assistant, Rufus, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everybody!
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Show Notes:
Aggie women's volleyball wins National Championship
Chicken Oil Co. in Bryan
Aggie football loses to Miami
Johnny Manziel couldn't make it
Jazz TX
Pullman Market in San Antonio
Owning Manhattan on Netflix
The End of an Era on Disney+
My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman on Netflix
Murdaugh: Death in the Family on Hulu
Love, Meghan on Netflix
Will Guidara
Spicy Hamburger Soup
Truremedy soap
sleeveless puffer vest
Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater
turquoise big bead necklace
Aerie Like Candy crew sweater
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This week Melanie and I talk about the copious amounts of butter in our refrigerators as well as the seemingly inevitable tall boots experiment in my life. We also discuss A&M volleyball, our shared love for the new Taylor Swift docuseries, and my newest TV show obsession. On top of that, we share some Southern Living subscription info, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.Enjoy, y'all!
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Show Notes:
Quality Bistro in NYC
David Yu, NYC chauffeur
Frye & Co. Miranda boots
NCAA volleyball championships
Helen in Birmingham
Bayonet's watermelon ice box pie is a big deal in the NYT
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery on Netflix
The End of an Era on Disney+
Kam from The Eras Tour
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Pluribus on AppleTV
All Her Fault on Peacock
our new $10 level on Patreon
Southern Living subscriptions for $14.95
oversized sweater
Abib collagen eye patches
Relwen quilted insulated tanker jacket
Rowe Casa lymphatic cream
Chappywrap blanket
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This week Melanie has some words of encouragement and exhortation for the College Football Playoff committee, and I am still trying to make sense of the fact that the Mississippi State Bulldogs are going to an actual bowl game. To play post-season football. WHAT IS EVEN HAPPENING.Also, Melanie talks about some Christmas-themed shows that she has watched, I share all about my recent trip to New York, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.Hope you enjoy!
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Show Notes:
Notre Dame says no, thank you
State going to the Duke's Mayonnaise Bowl
College Football Playoffs
Rosemary's
Shukette
Quality Bistro
Chess
Ragtime
Joshua Henry
John Clay III
& Juliet
Oh What Fun
Home for Christmas
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
David Yu, NYC Driver
our Patreon Southern Living episode
get a Southern Living print subscription
get a Southern Living digital subscription
Helen in Birmingham
Whiskware salad dressing bottle
Maille mustard (here's the Lilo's Salad recipe)
Anastasia tinted brow gel
FITS Go with the Flow wool crew socks
Aprés Chill trousers (and I got the popover sweatshirt to go with them)
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On this episode I sound like I'm recording inside a tunnel, and Melanie is clearly surrounded by a great deal of yard work, but neither of those things stops us from sharing our feelings about rivalry weekend (WOMP WOMP), Lane Kiffin (ENOUGH ALREADY), Thanksgiving festivities, parking lot etiquette, and (in Melanie's case), Stranger Things. There's also some exciting upcoming live show news, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.Thanks for listening, y'all!
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Show Notes:
sad trombone for the Aggies
sad trombone for the Bulldogs
Stranger Things on Netflix
Kiffin's clothes in a parking lot
Kiffin's deal at LSU
Honey Baked Ham
Maxton Hall on Amazon Prime
we read Southern Living together on Patreon
NYX hydrating glossy lip stain
multi-color velvet ribbon
Chobani peppermint mocha creamer
Capri Blue woody fir and firewood candle
7 foot alpine tree with lights
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It's Rivalry Week in college football, so on this episode Melanie and I discuss the Aggies' upcoming showdown with the Longhorns and the Bulldogs' annual battle with the Rebels. Naturally this leads into the two of us sharing / pontificating / pondering about all the Lane Kiffin coaching drama, so you're welcome for all of our thoughts despite the fact that not a single soul has asked us what we think.Mel also shares about her weekend of Christmas decorating, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.Hope you enjoy!
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Show Notes:
potential SEC Championship Game match-ups
Lane Kiffin coaching drama
Ole Miss AD's social media statement about Kiffin
Deuce Knight
Bucky McMillan
Layne's in College Station
a great little cashmere pencil tree
Melanie's chocolate icebox pudding
Erborian CC Red-Correct
Pioneer Woman olive wood turner
COSRX The Ceramide Skin Barrier moisturizer
wooden tasting spoons
sleep headband with headphones
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Well, the Aggies got 'er done against South Carolina in the most dramatic way possible this past Saturday, so in this episode Melanie and I are going to break down her experience watching the most epic SEC comeback in the modern football era. And if you're thinking that what you just read sounds a little bit like Jesse Palmer introducing an episode of The Bachelor, well, you're not wrong. Which is to say: this is a football-heavy episode. Because Aggies.
We also make time to talk about what we've been watching and what I've been cooking. Plus, it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.
Enjoy, everybody!
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Show Notes:
Aggies stage epic comeback win
Oklahoma wins at Bama
Elko throws a chair post-game
Marcel Reed's TikTok
Georgia's onside kick against Texas
Bamboozled on Friends
The Beast in Me on Netflix
Being Eddie on Netflix
Tamalitoz hard candy
shirt tuck band
cotton pointelle mini skirt
crochet skirt
I Just Wanna Chat on IG
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PLEEEEASE have the "Won't He Do It" t-shirts made again. I missed it last time, and have just been sick about it ever since! The new episode is always a highlight of my Thursdays, keep up the good work! Thank you, Kari Cox
Sophie, please share Jamie’s 7 insights! My girl just went to school & is a 7 so I need this wisdom!!!
Google Coach O's recent appearance at the Little Rock Touchdown Club and his story of getting fired from LSU. It's classic Coach O. 🤣
For some reason the show notes aren’t appearing - not sure if it’s Castbox or user error or BigBoo tech difficulties but I need the skincare links! So good!
The link isn't activated for the Lindsay's letters
the Amazon link only takes you to the thrive website...
Hey, you might want to edit the name of Phil's show in your "About this Episode" from Feel to Feed. 🤭
A classmate of my daughter's is on the Cheer team. I messaged him and told him you would love to interview his coach. 🤞
This has become one of my go to feelgood podcast!💗I love listening to these two lovely and funny ladies.😊 Knox and Jamie from the Popcast mentioned them so many times so I had to give them a listen!