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Feb. 13, 2025

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 113

Today is GALentine’s Day and in Ep 113 gal pals Lisa & Erin side-eye judgy shoppers, discuss what NOT to buy at a dollar store, plus tell the story of the disappearing credit card. A peek inside a Netflix series about a wellness influencer who duped millions - and the time Erin was a mark for a wei…

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Feb. 6, 2025

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 112

These Queenagers' hearts are slathered in maple syrup today! It's all about Canadian pride in EP 112, including the BEST way to determine whether a product is really Canadian, reaction from insightful (and funny) minds on both sides of the border, and a day of action affecting us that's probably ne…

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Jan. 23, 2025

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 110

Ep 110 of Gracefully and Frankly has your favourite queenagers bridging the gap between Gen Z and Boomers by sharing realities of both generations. Also, the health benefits of humming! A viral video is helping adoptable pets in Springfield, Ohio. Cottage cheese is having a moment and feedback on a…

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Jan. 16, 2025

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 109

Topics in Ep 109 - Erin & Lisa discuss the benefits of timing your coffee, and what’s preventing Cdn snowbirds from taking flight this year. Other than her dog, the one thing Lisa valued most and lost when her home was hit by fire years ago, #LetThem have an opinion, but tell ‘em to keep it to them…

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Jan. 9, 2025

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 108

Ep 108 arrives during the biggest week of the year for divorce filings in Canada - we'll tell you why. The Anti-Diet is a concept/book that Erin's reading, while Lisa is following the fitness advice of a gentle personal trainer. The easy math behind eating processed foods & drinking alcohol. Proof …

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Jan. 2, 2025

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 107

Start out 2025 with a laugh (or several) as Lisa Brandt & Erin Davis begin their 3rd season of @GracefullyandFrankly. This week: maintaining sanity in an upside-down world thanks to the Let Them Theory - and why it’s not just giving up. Gratitude post-its/diaries, frantic felines/pups thanks to fir…

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Dec. 26, 2024

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 106

Happy Boxing Day, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or THURSDAY! It's an ALL-NEW, no-leftovers (except the food kind) edition of Gracefully and Frankly! Listen to two Queenagers, all out of fa-la-la-la-las, but full of laughter. #Queenagers #RIP #Celebs #leftovers #NEW #NoReruns

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Dec. 19, 2024

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 105

Watch & listen here for what’s coming up in a rum-balls-to-the-wall episode of Gracefully & Frankly that includes the Erin & Mike holiday classic(ish), the WORST wine, "reverse gifting" and MORE! Freee, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. #Queenagers #GracefullyandFrankly #podcast #laughter

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Dec. 12, 2024

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 104

This week, Erin takes an unexpected trip for purely medicinal reasons! And we learn how traveling with CBD - even by RX - is a no-no. Mocha Mousse and the "ugly" rule in home decor. You're probably already doing it (and that's not an insult)! Another "word of the year” + your feedback via text/audi…

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Dec. 5, 2024

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 103

Ep 103 has Erin arriving safely in SoCal - how it went on the all-EV journey. Advent calendars: they're not just for cheap chocolate! What we're watching now, including Erin's Wicked experience. A big booze company goes bust (is it OUR fault?!) another "word of the year" (can you relate?) and YOUR …

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Nov. 28, 2024

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 102

Ep 102 - Queenagers Lisa & Erin have a laugh about Erin’s “small business” tale. FREE books daily? We found ‘em! Why co-piloting is tough on a partnership, a masseur who spilled EVERYTHING on Lisa...and when NOT to drink coffee. AS IF! Listen FREE thanks to sierrasil.com and enVypillow.com. #massag…

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Nov. 21, 2024

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 101

This week Queenagers Erin & Lisa talk ENGAGEMENT rings: a gift or a contract, and what one judge decided. TWO big movies open tomorrow (we have clips and convo), what to watch if you’re news-free, more terrific listener feedback, and STEEP learning curves for the 60+ crowd: Threads? Bluesky? Hide i…

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Nov. 14, 2024

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 100

It's our 100th episode and we're celebrating! These Queenagers have great things "in store" and a new way to send us your feedback. We're talking about letting things go Love Actually style, faking it until we make it, moving ourselves to Threads, and holding in anger - how it goes when we finally …

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Nov. 7, 2024

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 99

Your Emotional Support Canadians don’t usually talk politics but EVERYTHING’s unusual this week - including Erin being approached to run. Lots of laughs, too, with the mad rush to get Erin to the airport, and a hilarious listener email inspired by last week’s FB Live. (The link to that FB Live is h…

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Oct. 31, 2024

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 97

A brand new Ep 97 awaits: the buzz about older kids at the door tonight, Erin leaves something VERY important behind on her big trip, and Lisa meets one of her idols! We overheard “Strangers on a Train” chatting about scariest Halloween movie - your thoughts? And how secretive should you be about r…

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Oct. 24, 2024

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 96

Ep. 96 offers a peek inside the latest advice on handling the candy haul. Why DO more women than men watch true-crime shows? Some must-watch suggestions featuring a road trip and a disgraced prince. And following up Ep 95’s discussion about anxiety from Erin's therapist & our listener email! Our FB…

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Oct. 17, 2024

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 95

Always looking to clear your calendar and NOT go out? You’re not alone (but maybe you want to be). OOH! One of us read the new Lisa Marie/Riley Keogh book - listen in. BOO! Have you heard of Boo Bags/Baskets? Fun gifty ideas NOT just for Halloween…PLUS we announce an upcoming Facebook Live. Listen …

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Oct. 10, 2024

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 94

Episode 94 is all about gratitude as we approach Thanksgiving weekend. Science shows being thankful changes our brains for the better. We talk turkey about cooking the perfect bird and a sneaky side dish. Why Canada ranks high on the happiness scale. And how airport security took Erin out of her co…

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Oct. 3, 2024

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 93

It's the "season of birthdays" for BOTH Queenagers Lisa & Erin and there's a word for when you turn the same age as the year you were born. (1962-62!) It's not all in your DNA when it comes to dementia - there are preventive measures you can take. We'll explore the idea of dining out alone. And we…

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Sept. 26, 2024

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 92

This week on Ep 92 with Lisa & Erin: one of us is doing the podcast on the road AND having a birthday today so cake’s on us! Keeping up energy as we age, how to pursue your passion or Ikigai, did Tupper”ware out" its welcome, and a turncoat in the family! Listen free thanks to SierraSil.com and EnV…

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Sept. 19, 2024

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 91

In Ep 91 Lisa and Erin are talking the cycle of perfectionism, the absolute perfection of Dan & Eugene Levy, the “magic bra trick” - do you do it? Lisa’s death threats (yep) and pets: do we baby them TOO much, and what about the declawing issue? Listen and weigh in. Free thanks to enVypillow.com an…

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Sept. 12, 2024

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 90

In Ep 90 Lisa Brandt & Erin Davis cover it all: from the right way to nap to romance in the food aisles! Been a victim of “breadcrumbing?” (Bet you have.) Why indoor footwear may be a sole-saver and what’s this: decorating your fridge INSIDE??? Listen FREE, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.co…

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Sept. 5, 2024

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 89

In Ep 89 we ask would you PAY to attend a wedding? Lisa's cheese dreams have almost come true but at one store chain they're locking up the fromage! You've heard of the Bucket List; this list rhymes with bucket but it's things you would NEVER do again! All that and more FREE thanks to EnVyPillow.co…

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Aug. 29, 2024

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 88

Ep 88 is sounding GREAT - an app to help groups meet for meals (would you?), the shot that could help stave off dementia, the reasons for our triggers (does feedback feel like criticism?), JOY as a strategy...and is it rude to ask when someone’s gonna retire? LOTS of great convo - and you - all FRE…

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