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Episodes

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 themselves - plus SO much more. Listen free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com, and enjoy two Queenagers living their best lives, and hopefully helping you to do the same! #LetThem #Queenagers #podcast #fire #snowbirds #USA #coffee #laughter #BFF
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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 that Siri IS eavesdropping, plus your feedback! Free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. #podcast #queenagers #divorce #antidiet #fitness #siri
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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 fireworks (ugh) and why we won’t be sampling Lisa’s cheesecake #fail. Listen FREE thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com and join two #Queenagers every Thursday. #laughter #GenX #boomers #pets #besties #BFFs #Oprah #MelRobbins #bestseller #innervoice
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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/audio messaging. Thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com for their continued support. #podcast #queenagers #CBD #Pantone #words
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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 feedback via email AND audio! Free thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. #queenagers #adventcalendar #wickedmovie #podcast #EV
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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. #massage #confessions #coffee #health #laughter #podcast #FREE #reading #GPS #couples
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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 in bed? Listen FREE, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. #Queenagers #engagement #runawaygroom #Wicked #GladiatorII #Laughter #GFBoutique
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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 let some go! Plus a funny listener email about a travel mistake we've all stressed about. Join the Queenagers at 100...episodes, that is. Powered by enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. #queenagers #100 #podcast #LoveActually #Threads #anger #travel
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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 https://youtu.be/poFP0QkFeRM?si=PdIRLUa6Vh6YZtgI). Buckle in, baby. Free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. #queenagers #podcast #roadtrip #emotionalsupport
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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 risqué content on your device in public? Listen free thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. And don’t miss our www.facebook.com/gracefullyandfrankly Facebook LIVE Fri Nov 1 at 7 pm ET!
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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 LIVE from Port Stanley (ooh!) happens Fri Nov 1, 7 pm ET. Your topic ideas are welcome! Drop a note on our Gracefully & Frankly Facebook page @GracefullyandFrankly. Listen free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. #queenagers #podcast #anxiety #halloween #candy #truecrime #facebooklive
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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 to Episode 95 FREE thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. #Queenagers #mentalhealth #halloween #boobags #LisaMarie #Elvis #MichaelJackson #anxiety
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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 comfort zone. We're thankful that you listen! And we're also thankful for enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com who make this possible. #queenagers #podcast #friendship #gratitude #thanksgiving #canada #turkey #yyz
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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 learn the dos and don'ts of stacking a dishwasher. Free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. #podcast #Queenagers #humor #humour #friendship #dementia #dishwashers #diningalone
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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 EnVypillow.com.