In this episode Michelle and Lesley talk about how important the small, intentional gestures are in a relationship. We share with each other the micro-behaviours that are most meaningful to us. We discuss the concept of feeling wanted, worthy and loved through small intentional ways by the people that mean the most to us in our lives. We remind ourselves that speaking up for what we need and drawing in to others in these micro-intentional ways can truly validate and strengthen not only our confidence but our important relationships.

In this episode Michelle and Lesley talk about our ability or lack of ability to control the uncontrollable. What are the things we don't have control of, and what do we do with the things we do have control of? We talk about the changes happening in our circumstances, our bodies and with others that make our lives difficult to navigate. What Michelle and Lesley have learned is that we often sit in the subtle art of giving too many F*&^$. Come join us as we discuss our suitcase of "insert poop emoji here". We're glad you're here!

Welcome back to a new season and a new chapter! In this episode, Lesley and Michelle share what's been going on these past months as they enjoyed their hiatus. We also dive into some huge challenges that occurred and the friendship struggles that came along with it. It's a good one, come on in!We're glad you're here.

In this episode Michelle and Lesley talk about the frustration of getting ready for summer. The clothes, the body image, the ‘maintenance’, and all the head work that goes along with that. We give a few tips for things that make us feel ready, some cosmetic pointers and a few money savers that can be the simple things that help us get into our suits. We talk about getting out of our own way when it comes to body image and challenge ourselves to not miss out on life this summer because of our bodies. Come join us on the adventure as we deal with our ever changing bodies as we learn to love ourselves in beach body mode. We’re glad you’re here!

In this episode Michelle and Lesley talk about the phenomenon of social paranoia. That sneaking feeling that others are talking smack about you, or at the very least, the very feeeeling that others are being less than genuine. We discuss what to do when we’ve been really hurt and dishonoured by people who we called family, spouse, colleague and friend. We wish it got easier as we get older when others hurt us, but what we’ve learned is it may not hurt less, but it does get easier to learn to forgive and move forward…we share what the secrets are for doing just that.  We’re glad you’re here!

In this episode Michelle and Lesley talk about the stigma around mental health and the reality of how our emotions, life events and yes, even the weather can impact our well-being on any given day. Well, sometimes it’s a day and other times it’s a whole season of the Grumpies. We share what we’ve learned about how to navigate these times while we tell personal stories from our own lives that we hope you can relate to and maybe even laugh at.  We’re glad you’re here!

In this episode Michelle and Lesley talk about the things that scare them, and the things that had scared them in the past but were so worth doing anyways. We talk about the power of our thoughts and feelings and most importantly the strategies that we use to get us through the things that scare us. We share what we do to accomplish each little step and what victory can look like once you get to the other side. We’ve learned that even little steps bring with it something fantastic, come join us and see…in the end, regardless of the outcome…it is always worth it.We’re glad you’re here!

ln this episode Michelle and Lesley talk about dating and our opinion on things that have traditionally been a part of dating, flowers, opening doors, pulling out chairs, etc. We discuss what chivalry means to us and how it has perhaps changed in the dating world in the past decade. We acknowledge how important it is for some of us to feel taken care of and how one's behaviour, especially when we’re on a date, can make us feel seen…or unseen. We dive into the little nuances of acts of kindness and the role they can play in creating authentic connection with the people you enjoy spending time with. We hope you'll join us.We’re glad you’re here!

In this episode Michelle and Lesley talk about the joys and struggles with having adult kids. We share our experiences, our excitement, and, yes, our frustrations with some of the things we’ve learned along the way that have helped us continue to build strong healthy connections with our now grown kids. We hope you’ll join us!We’re glad you’re here!

In this episode Michelle and Lesley share about their love/hate relationship with food.  We talk about how hard it is to find time to cook, eat slowly, and find the motivation to invite people to our table even though we know how important it is.  We share our frustration with the escalating food prices and the endless mental health and physical health issues that seem to be taking over our North American culture around eating.  We discuss how we have changed our perspective on our bodies and our gut health which has helped us manage this love/hate thing we have with food.  We want to invite you, also, to share your wisdom with us on what has been working for you in our DMs.   We’re glad you’re here!

In this episode Michelle and Lesley share their own journeys with having to say goodbye to relationships, some by choice and others that were a bit messier.  We talk about how we got through without anger or resentment and our tips for when you know it’s time to step out.  We discuss relationship conflict and how we walk into conflict with a good probability that you come out the other side. We share our perceptions on when it’s time to let go and even, sometimes, when it’s time to come back.   We’re glad you’re here!

In this episode Michelle and Lesley talk about money and the cultural perceptions around being wealthy or not.  We discuss our own struggles with wanting nice things.  We share our thoughts on wealth, materialism and spending as we grapple with cultural norms.  We talk about our own perception around these topics as we try to relinquish judgment and find peace with our current financial situations.  We’d love for you to join us. We’re glad you’re here!

In this episode Michelle and Lesley talk about the things we would tell our younger selves.  We discuss the perceived tension between a few different situations that have taught us so much about life and people.  We dive into trust, forgiveness, asking for help, and what serving others does for us.  We share some things we’ve learned about some of our idiosyncrasies that are hard to look at when exploring the “REAL” authentic you, no filter, whew… tough.  We share about the perspective shift that happens in your fifties that is really quite rewarding and talk about the one thing that seems to make it all better.   We’re glad you’re here!

In this episode Michelle and Lesley talk about their reality with Imposter Syndrome.  We share some thoughts and our own narrative and how we get out of it.  We flip the perspective on how we see ourselves and the other people in the room when we begin to feel like the imposter.  Then we define Imposter Syndrome and surprisingly, have a really positive tilt on it.  You’re going to want to hear this one!  We’re glad you’re here!

In this episode Michelle and Lesley talk about the ways that we have learned to see the possibility of flying rather than assume failure.  We talk about past experiences and most of all the small practices that we can do on a day to day that help us learn that we can be courageous and adaptable, and that it does take practice.  We have one EASY question you can ask yourself before one of those big(or small) moments that sometimes can help propel us forward.  We also share our experience on how we open doors and create opportunities for ourselves along the way.  We share a few lies we’ve believed about what the world hands out during uncertain times that now provide excitement and joy as we take the first step toward something new. We hope you’ll join us. We’re glad you’re here!

In this episode Michelle and Lesley take you on a journey as we recount the excitement of growing up in the 70s and 80s.  We share our stories of near 💀 experiences, fighting with siblings, getting launched off playground equipment and learning to solve problems without adult mediation.  We talk about how having some independence and freedom has built resilience, given us perspective and helped us learn to believe in ourselves and our abilities.  We discuss the impact of having knowledge at our fingertips and how this can be helpful and, at times, harmful.  Growing up without technology taught us to listen to our intuition and got us away from the egocentrism that our ‘instant’ world can sometimes create.  We share our knowledge of how growing up in past eras has supported healthy parenting and the need to rely on the wisdom of those who have gone before us.  Lot’s of good nuggets in this one, you’re not going to want to miss!! We’re glad you’re here!

In this episode Michelle and Lesley delve into the topic of intimacy and get a bit spicy as we talk about some keys to creating intimacy in relationships.  We try to debunk a few things and share our experiences around how to navigate tough conversations.  We have found that learning to have meaningful conversation (as hard as that is sometimes) and listening well to our partners can significantly impact ALL the parts of intimacy.  We talk about the struggles of sometimes getting your partner on board with some things and provide some AWESOME resources to support you as you try to create meaningful connection in your relationships.  It’s a good one!!! We’re glad you’re here!

In this episode we get to talk about all the things that we LOVE and how we are learning to NOT feel guilty about making time to do the things that bring us JOY!  We share some examples of these things, we talk about what makes us feel guilty and provide some tips on how to let that go and WHY?? We talk about how we assess what brings us JOY in a healthy, abundant way, and when to let go of things that maybe bring JOY but aren’t healthy.  Touchy…we know! Come join the discussion… We’re glad you’re here!

In this episode Michelle and Lesley expand on all things FEMALE!  We remember the angst of Jr. High School and how we can look back now and know that those moments made us stronger.  We discuss our take on ‘boundaries’, what we’ve learned over the years about guarding our ‘Yes’ and finding our ‘No’.  We share our experiences with getting our periods, having endometriosis and how we parented differently than previous generations based on what we’ve learned as women along the way.  We share a couple of good books that have helped us gain more knowledge around these topics and, of course, laugh a bit. We hope you’ll join us… We’re glad you’re here!

In this episode Michelle and Lesley invite dear friends Michele (one L) and Cindy to join a round table discussion around all things FEMALE!!  We share the similarities we experienced in dealing with our bodies as they changed through adolescence and then again into perimenopause.  We talk about how perceptions are changing around information regarding female issues and the importance of learning about symptoms and supports early.  We all share our tips for getting through this time, right down to specifics about diet, exercise, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), community along with different resources for targeting our symptoms.  You won’t want to miss this one! We’re glad you’re here!