2 Chit Chat Chicks

It’s time to start cheering yourself on instead of waiting for others to do it for you, don’t you think? We bet you’ve never heard of a reverse bucket list. And are you buying your own damn flowers or waiting for someone else to buy them for you? Tune in this week to hear how Eydie and Leah are using their pompoms and short skirts (not really!) to cheer themselves on. We guarantee inspiration and...

How are you daring to get real? This week we dig into some of Brene Brown’s work on finding your authentic self. Along the way we have a whole lot of laughter as we finally gain clarity on whether Leah is actually married to her sweetheart Don and how Eydie prefers to not get real with her coworkers. Hymns are sung and Eydie talks about yet MORE playlists she is creating, including one for Leah wi...

SO many ways to spark joy in this episode! Eydie agrees to nix John Denver in her Spotify playlist for the Beatles and Leah doesn’t do a makeover, but a “make-slightly-better” as she shops with her friend, Christine. Turn up the volume (Eydie was surprisingly quiet this week!) and enjoy Leah, Eydie, Leah’s daughter Charlotte and Moondog as they all find ways to interact in this week’s podcast. Sta...

Tune in this week to hear special guest Christine - teacher, friend and aspiring stylist - give Leah a mini makeover and talk us through a variety of ways we can amp up our style portfolio. In between grape seed oil, cuffs, lash extensions and Sharon Stone’s Oscar outfit dozens of years ago, we do a lot of dishing about fashion tips and tricks. Be prepared to do a deep-dive into your closet when t...

Tune in this week as Leah and Eydie share ways to vacation at home. Eydie discusses the joys of having a junk food buffet with loved ones, while Leah leads us through her “Cabin on the Lake” daydream. You will also find out who reluctantly listens to the 2 Chit Chat Chicks every week. Leah will let you in on the beautiful world of “Window Swap.”  As always, lotsa laughs and some inspiration a...

Tune in this week as Leah and Eydie share Mel Robbin’s '7 Ways to Practice Self-love.' The chicks discover that Eydie is somewhat of a bully (gasp - it’s true) and that Leah has even more Sweet Potato Tips and Tricks. You may be asking - will Eydie start high-fiving herself in the mirror? What is Leah’s bedtime routine?  As always, lotsa laughs and looks into our messy and inconsistent, but l...

Do you have a blog? Have you ever wanted to start a blog? Is there a blog you love to read every day? (2021 may be giving you the gift of extra time to do some writing.) Tune in this week as Leah and Eydie share the surprising reasons they started writing blogs. The chicks will also entertain you with dramatic readings from some of their favorite blog posts. You won’t want to miss Leah sharing her...

Inspired by Eydie's sweatshirt logo, we took a deep dive into our perceptions of both inner AND outer beauty. It's a fun and, at times, emotional episode with several of Leah's and Eydie's friends "dropping by" to add their two cents worth. You'll hear tons of tips and tricks - including Leah's love of broth - along with many insights and reflections that may give you new ways to think about your...

How are you GETTING STUFF DONE these days? Dolly Parton optimizes her time each day by getting up at 3 AM! We don't suggest you do this, but Eydie and Leah do have all manner of suggestions for getting 'er done! Join us as we delve into various techniques and strategies that you might want to try out...and others you might want to THROW OUT! Bonus: learn about heated bird baths, yet more things yo...

Eydie has told me that I’m not allowed to have the word HELL in my motto for 2021 and I have reluctantly agreed.  Have you chosen your word or phrase of the year yet? It’s not too late, AND if you’ve already chosen, we highly endorse taking another look at it and recalibrating it, if necessary. This episode will take you through the steps of finding a word or phrase that’ll reinforce the goal...

This week, these two ambiverts (look it up!) take us through a variety of ways to elevate our conversations. It’s enlightening, fun, and will help you up your own conversation game. Our discussion today is based on the NY Times article by David Brooks: Nine Nonobvious Ways to Have Deeper Conversations Staying in Touch with Us: You can follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/2chitchatch...

WOWZA - it is our last episode of 2020! There is SO much we’d all like to forget about 2020. But, we aim to entertain, inspire and uplift through our weekly podcast. Raise a glass and join us as we look back on the good times - because once isn’t enough for these stories and pearls of wisdom. Hopefully Leah won’t be too traumatized by having to reminisce about both her Shetland pony and Eydie’s Sp...

Start getting inspired for your new year's resolutions early! Big credit and love goes to the two podcasts Happier with Gretchen Rubin, which inspired this episode, and our beloved Satellite Sisters , whose podcast inspires us every single week! Jeepers Creepers! 21 for 21 - it’s a bonus double episode because we have 42 resolutions altogether! We tried to be succinct, but you know us: we DO like...

‘Tis the season to snuggle up with a great read, and Eydie and Leah come armed with recommendations in this week’s episode about nonfiction. Bonus: you’ll get to hear Eydie read about an encounter with a wild animal in a tent in the Appalachians and Leah read about cleavage “showing like a baby’s bottom.” As a reading specialist, Eydie will give  you some tips on how to set goals for your own...

In this week’s episode, the Chicks get into the grandma groove AGAIN! Get ready to find out about Grandma Sara’s affiliation with WW along with her aversion to Golden Girls, and Oma Schmidt’s commitment to industry along a home full of grandchildren-pleasing yumminess. You will hear Catboy and Moondog in the background as Leah records on a Sunday night in Beijing. Apparently, 9:30 PM is the witchi...

In this week’s episode, the Chicks discuss all things Christmas. It’s an extravaganza! Get ready to learn a cozy cider mulling tip and find out why you can start celebrating Christmas in SeptemBER. Plus, take a walk down memory lane as Eydie remembers her favorite church play and Leah lists all the yummy goodies her grandma baked at Christmas. You will learn all about Leah’s struggles with wrappin...

In this week’s episode, the Chit Chat Chicks discuss ways to say good-bye in life, in death, by choice, and by necessity. Get ready to learn which celebrity death Eydie still can’t get over and how both Chit Chat Chicks said good-bye to their marriages. Learn all about which fashion trends the chicks are saying good-bye to and which ones Leah can’t quite get rid of. Yet. You’ll also find out Leah’...

Quote of the week: "Maintaining is the new losing weight." What's not to love about that? This week we explore all things that we are grateful for including certain rock stars in short shorts, dark and stormy cocktails AND getting out of quarantine for Leah.  Oh, and we play a lightning gratitude game! Good fun, and, as always, lots of take-aways and inspiration. Please join us on Facebook &n...

It’s like a double episode this week - since it was the last week recording together in THE SAME ROOM, Eydie and Leah got a bit carried away. In next week’s episode, Leah will be Zooming in from her home in Beijing, China! Meantime, prepare yourself for double the laughter, inspiration and tips and tricks! Learn about seasonal ferment, Eydie’s neck and cookies in the trunk,  just for a start....

This week Leah’s sister, Nicole, joins us for some thrifting fun! It’s an episode full of tips and tricks for optimal thrifting and trips to various thrift stores, along with an exploration of insecurities and how we can be our best selves. As always, there will be lots of laughter, lots of fun, and plenty of inspiration. Please join us on Facebook at the Chit Chat Coop where we have fun talking a...

Find out about eye appliances  - Oprah LOVES them - and how they make Eydie look like Professor Trelawny from Harry Potter. You’ll also learn why Eydie despises leftovers and why Leah loves processed food so much. Eating tuna out of a bag onto saltine crackers? That’s what we are doing in quarantine NOW! Sorry you hate it so much, Eydie. Learn about Leah’s abiding love of popcorn and Eydie’ a...

Do you know what the PSL club  is? Tune in to find out! Hint: could pumpkin spice be involved? Leah does not agree with Eydie’s love of all-things pumpkin spice! Leah’s sister-in-law, Ellen, leaves us with a fabulous tip on getting started with meditating and Eydie shares a fabulous book recommendation that Leah devoured right after making this podcast. Learn why Leah is not getting  in...

In this week’s episode, we discuss how to live NOT a wasabi life, but a WABI SABI life. It’s time to embrace your imperfections and JUST GET ON WITH IT! Get ready to hear about short bangs, a miraculous product from Australia, and learn all about Eydie letting go of her boyfriend’s disdain for her singing as well as Leah considering beaded curtains for her bathroom! We invite you to check out Eydi...

Questions to answer at the Coop! What is the first thing you do when you wake up? What is the last thing you do before you go to sleep? What is a food you had to eat as a child and won’t go near now? What is the first thing you notice when you meet someone for the first time? What’s the best compliment you’ve ever received? Which TV family is most like your own? My favorite board game of all time...

In this week’s episode, we discuss letting go of expectations for ourselves and others. Leah lets go of having four week birthday celebrations after a birthday weekend with monks and no dinner reservations. You'll also get to learn about the Beijing bikini! Leah shows some moxie in this week’s tip, while Eydie has discovered the perfect sauce that you will want to make for tonight’s dinner. Here’s...