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Two 40 somethings, grew up with different experiences but came together through nursing, kids, divorce and finding love again. We're bringing you health and life unscripted…. oh, and that’s just the beginning...
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We bring you an incredible guest this week - Amanda Dufour; who candidly shares her 9 year journey living with Stage 4 Terminal Breast Cancer. Her positivity, resilience and sass are deeply inspiring - as she takes nothing for granted on what she says as living on “borrowed time”.
Are you sick and tired of just being sick and tired?!? Is media, social media, friends, peers and even family sucking the life out of you? Work?! School?? Pandemic changes day in and day out?! We dive in to this rather heavy topic - but one that is the elephant in the room everyday, so of course we’re going to talk about it
This episode we talk about finding, building and cultivating some of our most important relationships as women. Face it…. Women are hard on our own selves but can be just as vicious towards other women too. As we age… we realize we need these friendships more than ever.
To all the tired moms, divorcées, and women who just feel like being sexy after 40 is just on the back burner these days, who WANT to light their own fire again… this episode is for you.We’ve been there…. And now want to share our ideas and tips that has helped us bring sexy back.
Does your mindset expect things a certain way?? Do you find yourself unhappy, miserable and unfulfilled if things don’t happen a certain way or turn out they way you wanted it to? Do your unrealistic and inflexible expectations affect your family, job and relationships?? Tune in as we dive into this topic that seems to be a troublesome yet underrated problem In our lives
So you’ve heard us talk about our view on dating and starting over after a relationship breakdown….. this time we bring the guys in on it. This episode …. Ed …. Amanda’s better half joins us to talk about his experience and view from the guy’s perspective on dating, love and relationships the second time around
Happy New Year!! As a new year approaches - we look back on all the ups and downs that was brought to us in 2021. Were not a New Year resolution type of gals…. But certainly did a lot of reflecting in this episode.
Toxic Positivity!?? Ever heard of it? Ever run into those people who are so “positive” and having “positive vibes only” attitudes that it feels condescending and fake? Yup!!! Listen to this episode while we dissect this new term “toxic positivity” and how this actually does more harm than good in all relationships
You met… You fell in love…. You thought it would be forever. Then life throws you the Plot twist - the relationship you thought you had is suddenly over and here you are - single, and starting over, oh and you might have some kids in the mix. As we both have experienced this… we discuss all the things that scared us, what reality was and how to push through the suck of starting over - single.
Parenting has certainly changed over the last 30-40 years…. But have parents now become too overbearing?? Are parents now so hung up on being the perfect parent that they’re literally suffocating their kids - and not allowing kids to be kids?!? Are Parents sheltering kids from failure or making mistakes - creating lack of accountability- and other bad behaviours ?? We try to dive into this world of helicopter parenting - as we discuss how this affects how kids behave today in both the school and social settings… and try to understand this phenomenon of parenting
In this episode- we talk to Vicky about her courageous journey with her Acoustic Neuroma brain tumour diagnosis. Her story is not only informative but inspiring as she has turned this journey into living her life to the fullest.
Do you know someone who constantly plays the victim? Do you have loved ones or friends who spin you into their emotional roller coaster of self pity?? Are YOU the one that is trapped in the victim cycle?? Join us as we dive into this common, and very emotional roller coaster - as we identify, and piece together the whys and how to manage this difficult trauma response.
This episode we speak to friend and fellow nurse Amy Moss - as she shares her struggles, triumphs and amazing talents discovered during her journey managing anxiety in both her personal and professional life. We explore how anxiety has affected healthcare professionals as well and she shares her amazing way of managing those tough days.
A fun episode where we explore some new and old TV series that we love to binge watch…. Sometimes more than once!!!
What if you got sick and were no longer able to make those crucial medical decisions for yourself?? A bad accident?? What happens when you get older and you need help making decisions for your future? Being nurses in our current job roles - both Andrea and Amanda are well versed in leading this difficult conversation starter that everyone should have with their loved ones.
Trigger Warning: Along with our dear friend Julie, We dive into the topic of pregnancy loss and miscarriage, and all the emotional and physical challenges that accompany it.
We’ve broken up some heavy topics coming up with a fun episode of table talk, and questions that make you go hmmmmmmmm………
Join us as we get real with our special Guest (and friend) - Julie Feledi, as she shares her journey with adoption. We hope her story inspires you or anyone on their journey with adoption.
Welcome to Season 2!! We’ve got a bonus episode to kick off a new season of fun, facts and hot topics that will keep you wanting to come back for more! We kept this episode light and fun as we discuss our upcoming season 2 aspirations while scrolling the internet marketplace for the weirdest ads.
Some of the reasons why women choose to leave seemingly good relationships….. and it's not always dramatic. Season finale... stay tuned for season two!
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