Beyond the Weight with Henny and Sandy

This week’s question brought us everything: clichés, revelations, laughter, and tears. The question had us thinking about past decisions, about our current lives, about our times abroad, about aging, and about - you guessed it - weight.   If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.

This week’s question had us strolling down memory lane for a bit. We think it’s always interesting to hear about other people’s experiences within their families and familial relationships. We hope you like hearing a bit about ours!   If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.

This week’s question might be the best one yet. We had so much fun identifying the very best of each other. It was tough to pick only five words! We did stick to 5 words each, but we ran over time a bit. Hope you don’t mind!   If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.

Join us as we chat about a bunch of different customer services experiences we had over the holiday season. Henny watched a few different shoes this past week, and we get into a long conversation about naked bodies. A bit of a weird way to start 2025, we know, but that’s what we’ve got for you!   **Show Notes** Shows we mentioned: Your Fat Friend (on CBC Gem) Naked Attraction (on Crave)

This week’s question had us feeling all warm and tingly. We love love, and we loved chatting about how we show love to the people in our lives who are most important to us.   If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.

This week’s question isn’t a repeat, but it does seem a bit similar to a question we had a few weeks ago. However, we have a completely new and interesting conversation about it. Can your romantic partner be your best friend?   If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.

This week’s question got us thinking about change. Change is hard. Change is necessary. Change is ongoing and continuous. And usually, change is good. All that being said, we don't anticipate changes for us in the near future!   If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.

This week’s question could have gone to the deep dark depths of despair, but somehow it brought us some laughter too. Wishing you all some light and love even when things are tough.   If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.

Join us as we chat about Henny’s latest tea obsession and Sandy’s ongoing kitchen wizardry. We also discuss a variety of ways we can make food prep work a bit better for us. Finally, we chat about group behaviour, social phenomena, and how quickly ideas can spread as we break down a book we’ve both just finished.   **Show Notes** Books we mentioned: Revenge of the Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell...

This week’s question was uplifting for both of us. We had surprisingly similar answers too. If you want to put a smile on your face, you really have to answer this question!   If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.

This week’s question got us a bit emotional and then it got us a bit silly. Would you expect anything else from the two of us?   If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.

This week’s question was great food for thought! We got to thinking about what it actually means to have accomplished something and whether or not our “great” accomplishments have to be big things.   If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.

Join us as we chat about so many of our favourite things: food, kitchen gadgets, people who comment on our weight, and the joys of being women. Just kidding . . . those aren’t all our favourite things, but we DO talk about them all this week! We go from air fryers to shepherd’s pie to menopause in just over an hour. Ready to join us?!   **Show Notes** Podcast we mentioned: Where Should We Begin? w...

This week’s question was super fun, and we learned some new things about each other too. Why is it that we put things off when we really want them?   If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.

This week’s question was tricky because we both had an answer that we weren’t too thrilled about having. Come along with us this week as we discuss our mortality . . . yeah . . . it’s a bit deep.   If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.

This week’s question was an easy one for us. There are lots of things we’d like to be able to do. Some of which we could do if we put our minds to it, and others . . . are probably not available to us. Too bad!   If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.

This week’s question was a fun one, and we even learned some new things about each other! We get to thinking about how we identify ourselves . . . is it by our accomplishments, our careers, our families, our hobbies, or something else?   If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.

Join us as we chat a bit more about navigating friendships as adults with busy lives. We discuss how valuable different people are to us for different reasons and why we need a variety of friends and friend-like people to keep us fulfilled. We also get to talking about how early one of us needs to plan a Halloween costume and how early the other one us starts buying Christmas gifts. Do you know wh...

This week’s question was nothing we haven’t talked about before, but you know us . . . we still had plenty to say! We often reminisce about our childhoods, and we’re both pretty fortunate to have had pretty good ones.   If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.

This week’s question was an easy one for us both to answer. We’re both very fortunate to be living fairly happy and healthy lives right now. We wish you all the same in the days and weeks to come! If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.

This week’s question had us reminiscing and laughing about all the ways we look the same, act similarly, and are guaranteed to have crossed paths years and years ago. If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.

Join us as we chat about how much easier and less stressful life would be if we all got just a little bit better at communicating. Think about all the times we fret about what is going to be served at a dinner party we’re attending. Or all the times we worry about what someone meant by a text they send. Or all the times we are unsure about what to wear, eat, or prepare before visiting our friend’s...

This week’s question got us thinking about some scary things, some peaceful things, and some responsible things. Sometimes the things that are the toughest to talk about are also the most important.   If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.

This week’s question is a “would you rather” that is impossible to answer. How could you possibly choose between a young body and a young mind?! We want both . . . does that make us greedy?   If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.

This week’s question had us both singing a tune. We think it would be weird if someone didn’t sing to themselves on a regular basis, don’t you?!   If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.