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Gracefully and Frankly Episode 134
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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 week, a cheery voicemail from Claire, and who’s put on fighting pants twice this week. Enjoy the show free thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com and check out our cool #Queenager t-shirts (plus heart pendants & earrings) at www.gracefullyandfrankly.com. #alcohol #mille...
Gracefully and Frankly Episode 133
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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.gracefullyandfrankly.com. Listen free, thanks to enVypillow.com and Sierrasil.com. #podcast #queenagers #stoics #cosmetics
Gracefully and Frankly Episode 132
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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 get older. Plus TWITS - an all-Canadian version! It's the last week of our survey and your chance to win G and F swag! Find the link under NEWS on our website. https://www.gracefullyandfrankly.com/ . Listen free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. #podcast #queenager...
Gracefully and Frankly Episode 131
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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’s best sunscreens (including a Canadian brand). You’ve just one more week to win fun G&F swag via our survey: answer under “news” at www.gracefullyandfrankly.com and enjoy the show - including This Week in Totally Stupid (or TWITS) - we sure did! Listen free, thanks to enVy...
Gracefully and Frankly Episode 130
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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, and SO much more. This one’s a banger, so don’t miss it: listen free, thanks our friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Visit us at www.gracefullyandfrankly.com (and remember the survey to win free G&F stuff), leave a voicemail there and just enjoy the show! 'Cause we l...
Gracefully and Frankly Episode 129
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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 enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com and leave a voicemail at gracefullyandfrankly.com. AND if you do our listener survey, some cool Queenager swag could be yours! #Queenagers #aging #health #treats #dairy #sisters #contest
Gracefully and Frankly Episode 128
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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 free thanks to SierraSil.com and enVyillow.com. Subscribe and join us weekly! #podcast #weight #Ozempic #sunscreen #laughter #Queenagers
Gracefully and Frankly Episode 127
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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, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Read, shop & record a call at www.gracefullyandfrankly.com . #gardening #dentistry #flags #prostatecancer #podcast #Queenagers Gracefully & Frankly is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors: enVy Pillow and SierraSil . Both of them h...
Gracefully and Frankly Episode 126
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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 do easily? Recommending a terrific read for the May 24 weekend (details at voiceoflisabrandt.com), and why aren’t gas doors on the same side on every car? Oh, and be sure to leave a VM at gracefullyandfrankly.com and be part of our show. Do it! Listen free, thanks to enVypil...
Gracefully and Frankly Episode 125
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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 and EnVyPillow.com. #Podcast #laughter #fartwalking #cataracts #carrots #Rorschach
Gracefully and Frankly Episode 124
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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 & pals. Join us free thanks to envypillow.com and sierrasil.com, and tell a friend, why don’t ya? Message us, or shop at gracefullyandfrankly.com. #Queenagers #election #earworms #juryduty
Gracefully and Frankly Episode 123
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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 Ottawa and more! Join us for all things G&F at gracefullyandfrankly.com and send us your questions or comments by clicking the little microphone on the bottom right of the screen! Listen free thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. #Queenagers #Canada #Podcast
Gracefully and Frankly Episode 122
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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 her RCM-PJs story. And we'll tell you about the 100 lb egg. Listen free thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com and visit us at gracefullyandfrankly.com where you'll find all things Queenager! #podcast #queenager #dogs #weightwatchers
Gracefully and Frankly Episode 121
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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 GracefullyandFrankly.com where you listen to the show, send us an email and poke around our #Queenager boutique!
Gracefully and Frankly Episode 120
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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 free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Visit us at www.gracefullyandfrankly.com, do some early Mother’s Day shopping while you’re there and tell a friend about this podcast, won’t you? #Queenagers #signs #H00ters #questionnaire #ElbowsUp
Gracefully and Frankly Episode 119
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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 GracefullyandFrankly.com. Have a look at our #Queenager T’s, and arty hearty pendants/earrings while you’re there. #doctors #menopause #election
Gracefully and Frankly Episode 118
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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 enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com, at www.gracefullyandfrankly.com, leave us a voicemail there and check out our #Queenager pendants, shirts and more. It’s ALL cooler than we are, guaranteed.
Gracefully and Frankly Episode 117
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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.gracefullyandfrankly.com. Listen free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. #Queenagers
Gracefully and Frankly Episode 116
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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 bit and listen free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Visit us and leave us a message at gracefullyandfrankly.com. #Queenagers #NoRantPants #Canada
Gracefully and Frankly Episode 115
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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.com and have your say there, maybe be on next week’s show! Listen FREE thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. #Canada #Queenagers
Gracefully and Frankly Episode 114
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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 for you! Listen free thanks to EnVyPillow.com and SierraSil.com - both as Canadian as Lisa & Erin. #queenagers
Gracefully and Frankly Episode 113
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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 weight-loss scam! Grab a coffee and listen in free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. #Queenagers #Podcast #movies #Canada #boycott #Dollarama #scams
Gracefully and Frankly Episode 112
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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 news to you! Listen free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. #queenagers #shopcanadian #Canadafirst
Gracefully and Frankly Episode 110
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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 wonderful charitable organization that helps people fighting cancer (cleaningforareason.org). Join us for our last episode before next week's Facebook Live! Free thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. #podcast #humming #generationgap