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July 30, 2025

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 137

In Ep 137: this long weekend Erin goes grid-free. No coffee maker? NO WIFI? It’ll be great or a Dateline . We’ve got a cooling tip you’ll want to sleep on (thanks @EnvyPillow), plus a surprising study reveals something in you...

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July 23, 2025

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 136

Ep 136 - the show must go on, and does. A Dad joke in memory of Erin’s late father, why we mourn celebs like Ozzy & Malcolm, a hilarious “great minds think alike” story and a Canadian group that helps seniors with dogs. Awwww...

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July 16, 2025

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 135

Canadian chocolate – it melts in your mouth AND in your hands! In episode 135, why one brand is discontinued while another is more popular than ever. Science shows we're born with only two fears and the rest come from our exp...

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July 9, 2025

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 134

In this week’s Ep 134: why you should never just phone someone under 30 without warning! Info you need on what drinking does as we age, plus when ARE we old, anyway? (We vote NEVAH!!!!) Hear why Lisa & Erin are the TWITS this...

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July 2, 2025

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 133

This week, we'll share things we learned about YOU from our G&F survey and reveal the name of our merch winner! We've got good news for coffee drinkers, 3 cosmetics that dermatologists say are worth your $, a bit of Stoicism wisdom, and a TWITS hall of famer! Plus Queenager voicemails via www.grace…

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June 25, 2025

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 132

Our Canadian pride is on display as our country prepares to turn 158! Buying Canadian is still foremost in our minds and grocery carts. Also this week, Jaws ' 50th birthday, and some of the sneaky things that happen when we g...

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June 18, 2025

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 131

Summer starts tomorrow, but Lisa fears she’s becoming a mole person! What keeping a paper grocery list says about you, things WE think should’ve been fixed years ago (looking at YOU cereal bags & vacuum cords) plus a listener...

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June 11, 2025

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 130

We’ve got a joke, TWITS (This Week In Totally Stupid), Men’s Mental Health Month, the best answer to “WhY nO sTrAiGhT pRiDe?” plus talking the realities of a loved one slipping away, having a say in your parents’ care home, a...

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June 4, 2025

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 129

This week: the scoop on sorbet, sherbet & ice cream (sorry in advance for the drooling). Why we say WHEE for aging with Vitamin D, the twisted sister dynamic, a fascinating fact about waterlogged fingers (eyeball emoji) and another super listener call to share. Join the fun, listen free, thanks to …

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May 28, 2025

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 128

“Can we TALK?” Ways to help you do just that in only 30 seconds! Also in Ep 128 Lisa & Erin examine the no-go zone when it comes to weight, debut This Week In Stupid, learn the ABCs of UVAs (and Bs), and promise a LOT of laughs. Visit us and leave a message at www.gracefullyandfrankly.com. Listen f…

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May 21, 2025

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 127

Would YOU talk to an AI shrink? Lisa did! Erin gets a pro’s take on gluing her own tooth, Lisa's down ’n’ dirty (in her garden) and why US flags in her home town are making Erin see more RED than white & blue. LISTEN FREE, th...

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May 14, 2025

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 126

In Ep 126: Science says let your doggone pup sniff! Lisa’s thumbs-up cataract aftermath, and why Erin should be Secretary of Stupid in the new Canadian cabinet. What simple things do YOU find hard that everyone else seems to ...

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May 7, 2025

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 125

If you don’t laugh during Ep 125, they should read your will! The science of music making you tingle and of, um, fart walking. Why Lisa’s soon to be a sight for sore eyes (in a good way), Lisa buys the three-legged veggie, bistro-quality carrot prep & lots more. Listen FREE thanks to SierraSil.com …

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April 30, 2025

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 124

Kicking off May by taking you behind the scenes with 1st-time poll worker Erin: how it's all done from A (adding) to X (marking) ballots. And the good, bad & potentially ugly who came through. Also in Ep 124, how to evict a song stuck in your head. And the many lessons we learned from Bugs Bunny & …

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April 23, 2025

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 123

This week: a voicemail question from Sharon gets us talking about the beauty that surrounds us and how the world is taking notice! Also in Ep #123, eating your veggies - asparagus & lettuce (with caution). Colours that make us more productive. How it went for the dogs & the humans on Erin's trip to…

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April 16, 2025

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 122

Lots of coffee needed as we roll into Easter weekend! Erin's Dottie and Livi are taking their first flight as the family visits Ontario & guess who's nervous about it? What went wrong with Weight Watchers as it heads toward bankruptcy. Just WHO is making those pricey designer handbags? Erin shares …

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April 9, 2025

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 121

We’ve got good health on the brain in Ep 121 with science-backed ways to keep your grey matter sparkling! It’s Erin’s turn for the Colbert Questionert - you’ll love the sweet moment where you hear her song pick. Can dogs go on cruises? Yeah…and NO. Plus enjoy Susan’s quirky voice message through Gr…

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April 2, 2025

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 120

In Episode 120 we take it all on - a well known breastaurant goes bankrupt, what to do about 23andMe, and Lisa takes a whiz of a quiz. Some spiritual signs from the other side? And pressuring Canadian celebs to step up - and who’s doing it best, plus a great call from our voicemail to share. Listen…

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March 26, 2025

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 119

In this week's laughs, gasps and gaffes: Erin's hanging out with David Beckham (?!) we both have eye-opening medical stories (gotta love being 50+) and doing that thing that scares you every day…for a MONTH. Listen free thanks to EnVyPillow.com and SierraSil.com. And visit us at GracefullyandFrankl…

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March 19, 2025

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 118

In Ep 118 we start off laughing and go from there thanks to Lisa’s bad picture day and Erin’s accidentally spicy lady parts! A listener questions the “honour walk” from seniors’ homes, welcoming #spring today with energy hygiene and an egg trick, plus talking “astroturfing.” Listen free, thanks to …

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March 12, 2025

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 117

In Ep 117, Erin proves you CAN go home again! Memories of Hudson's Bay in better times, the fuzzy area about using a Firestick, a NEW G&F #podcast listener leaves a cheesy voicemail, and DESSERT STOMACH is a thing - in a good way?!? Send us your take, listen, shop and more at www.gracefullyandfrank…

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March 5, 2025

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 116

In Ep 116: In praise of a new tea benefit, at what age we need a measles shot re-up, Erin's joyride and the times we both lost our radio stations a LOT of money. PLUS don’t miss how a G & F listener did her best Lisa impression - and not in a good way - in her own words. Shelve the sh*tshow for a b…

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Feb. 27, 2025

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 115

Ep 115 This week: a no-buyFriday and what it means for Canadians, putting “CROSS!" in Cross Country Check-up, Erin’s MacGyver moment, and a great call to us from an Ontario poll worker. Maybe you’ll meet Pauline today - and PLEASE VOTE STRATEGICALLY! Check out our new website: GracefullyandFrankly…

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Feb. 20, 2025

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 114

This week, how Erin won Wife of The Year! The latest boycotts, reading the tea leaves for flights/stays, SNL50 moments we loved (and you did, too) plus how at 60+ we’ve BOTH gotten into something VERY surprising to us. OH - be sure to listen to the very end - BIG news on our end that’s GREAT news f…

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