Episodes

On Ep 63 we follow up on Erin's popular FB topic: 3 words of advice for your 18-year-old self. Why Lisa groans when women call themselves "chicks/girls." Dinner ideas from a wealthy FLAKE and the outrageous cost of feeding the family fast food. Also, prepare to "spring forward" to the Oscars this S…

Are you working for free today? Thousands are on this Leap Day and we'll tell you why. Also on Episode 62, what do you do that makes you feel like an old person, even though you're not? (Kleenex up the sleeve, anyone?!), a new Mom's strict rules for Grandma before she visits her first grandchild, …

The reasons we do/don’t wear hearing aids + how they could help down the road. Lisa has ROAD problems of her own, Erin’s family discovers a heart-wrenching/warming card made by her dad who has dementia, and we laugh over, well, everything else. Enjoy free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com an…

New today: Episode 60, where Erin shares the worst place to meditate and how she discovered it. What makes you feel like a grown-up? Advice from therapists on what you should never say in an argument with your partner (and what you shouldn't let them say to you!). Plus, Erin's Dottie returns home a…

A couple of scams that hit WAY too close to home, a few magical musical moments, a Royal revelation, plus Lisa's broken vow. Oh, and LOTS of laughs as always - all ahead in Episode 59! #podcast #Queenagers #scamalert #KingCharles #cancer #Grammys #laughs #BFFs

Volume UP! Episode 58 has stories of shedding tears in public and private, why a weekly cry is healthy and when not to issue a tissue. Plus a joke-telling priest, and who made an entertainment legend mad? All packed into Ep 58 of Gracefully and Sniffly. Er, Gracefully and Frankly. Free thanks to en…

One more from the minivan! Answering a few outstanding questions from our FB Live, which had 3000 views! Talking toxic friendships, taking Lisa to new heights - literally - and Erin’s newfound passion: giving away treats to strangers. We promise a LOT of laughs, so join us, free thanks to our frien…

It's a quickie version for Episode 56 after our fun hour-long Facebook Live event on Monday! We huddled in the back of a minivan to share our gratitude and some behind the scenes tidbits about the live stream, solve the mystery of Lisa's missing suitcase, and award $100 gift certificates for EnVyPi…

Well, we’ve done it in a bed, a hotel and now the back seat of a van. YES, we mean recording the G&F podcast: on the road again! Erin confesses a goofy hygiene purchase mix-up, why a flight to California had an unexpected overnight in Edmonton, Lisa's gratitude jar of ’23, and why it’s NEVER too la…

New year, new theme, same US! Queenagers Lisa and Erin bring you what’s in/out for 2024 (you’ll never take away our leggings!). What the Pantone colour of the year is meant to evoke and how to ease it in. A painful device was actually a welcome Christmas gift for Erin, while Lisa’s literally doing …

It’s our last episode of ’23 and we’re not TOO punchy at all! Lisa and Erin talk about the ins and outs of a white Christmas (and how likely you are to get one), why Winter Solstice means “lighten up, y’all,” plus some happy puppy news, what we searched this year and a touching piece on grief at th…

In our latest Episode, Lisa & Erin discuss what teachers REALLY want for the Holidays, suggest a super read by a big TV star, talk digging out the good dishes, plus do you still send cards? OH! And big news about a FREE online event in January that we’re having with YOU! Don't miss Canada’s favour…

Guess we are officially Golden Girls 'cause it’s our 50th episode! We have a few words for you thanks to Merriam Webster’s picks for ’23, and a couple we should’ve used on the DUMBEST comment we’ve ever gotten. Also: a quiz for you about the 5W’s (+ how much) of tipping, the “buy me a coffee” trend…

Stretching your grocery buck with some fridge feng shui, carry-on luggage getting out of hand (literally), Erin’s newfound holiday suck-it-up-itude, and a short ode/lament to GLITTER. Dive in to Episode 49 FREE thanks to @envypillow. #food #savings #fengshui #travel #holidays #grief #laughs #frien…

Episode 48 of Gracefully and Frankly is going to the dogs, including an email that gave Erin paws! What makes "home" feel that way to you? Why tech is worth the trouble when you travel. And Lisa's dermatologist makes Santa's naughty list. Listen and please don't forget to subscribe! It's free thank…

This week is crackling good (seriously!): Lisa takes a spin - in the worst way, a self-checkout BS check, taking a gift to a dinner (a misstep?) and what to do with clothes if the designer is a serial sex offender. We cover a lot, so settle in and enjoy and be sure to let us know your thoughts via…

We’ve got a brand new Gracefully & Frankly podcast Episode 46 and today we tackle the trouble with seeing the world - from our front doors' Christmas wreaths before Nov. 11 to the woes of war - in black and white. Giving birth to a book (as painful as it sounds) plus a listener writes and Lisa help…

In Episode 45: the dumbest thing one of us said to a celeb, why #Beckham on #Netflix is must-see, when is the best time to dine, how puppies are REALLY made (from an eyewitness) and the gadget that may save you or a gift recipient a whole lot of money and hassle. Don’t miss this one, at G-and-F.Sim…

We know our podcast @GracefullyandFrankly usually drops Thursdays, but tonight, a special edition. Lisa Brandt and I had a lot to get off our chests - and hearts - about Matthew Perry: his struggles, his family's pain, the joy of what he brought us and the sadness that accompanies his loss. Thank y…

Episode 43 is The Italian Job - Lisa has returned from her amazing trip with cautionary tales of the travel and Airbnb type, a fashion faux pas or deux she’s proud of, a gorgeous man and her husband’s hilarious reaction to Lisa’s appreciation, plus a LOT of laughs. Join us for free courtesy of enVy…

Another Best-Of/New Stuff Hybrid awaits you in Episode 42 - Erin had a LOT of questions (bet you do, too) about Lisa’s time working in a nudist camp! We’ll talk hormones and what your Dr. may not know; and there’s no known cure for foot-in-mouth-itis, which both Lisa & Erin suffer from. And flagell…

This week our best-of/new-stuff hybrids continue with Episode 41 - revisiting Dottie’s arrival in Erin’s life, Lisa’s shared childhood trauma and why you need to listen to that inner voice, how a Libra isn’t always balanced (with bruises to prove it) and talking to kids in public…yikes. Download Gr…

We continue Lisa’s whirlwind trip with a dip into the past: it’s a Best-of with NEW chat too - Lisa trolls a romance scammer (hilarious!), Erin loses a bosom buddy while running, Lisa’s Minnie Mouse footwear, plus a traveller’s VERY best friend - next to a good podcast! Download Gracefully and Fran…

Two Queenagers and one’s about to head off for a dream trip (with three hybrid best-of’s/new stuff episodes on the way!) - listen to why @goodpodsHQ named G&F one of their picks, and this week we have questions about those “hand-tossed in Italy” pizza ads, tips for avoiding jet lag (spoiler alert: …