Friends. Period.

We're making healthier food choices. We're staying active. We're trying the things that are supposed to work... so why does it feel like our bodies didn't get the memo? In this episode of Friends Period, we dive into one of the most frustrating parts of midlife: weight gain that seems to happen despite our best efforts. We share our personal experiences with changing metabolism, st...

From career changes and unexpected life detours to teaching our kids resilience, we're talking about the many ways change shows up in our lives. Some changes we seek out. Others arrive uninvited. Join us as we share stories, lessons, and a few laughs about learning to adapt when life doesn't go according to plan. We hope you join our circle of friends.... Welcome to the group chat! Keep in...

Is it just us, or is life currently a non-stop loop of running to the bathroom and staring at the ceiling? This week, we’re getting completely real about the exhausting struggle of needing to pee all the time —and no, it’s not just a nighttime thing, it’s a literal 24/7 situation. We also chat about the weird realities of our current sleep schedules, insomnia and those days where somehow we sleep...

Change is inevitable, but what happens when it’s permanent? In this episode of Friends. Period. , we are diving deep into the world of fungi—from the morning brew in our mugs to the deeper symbolism of growth and transformation. We start with an update on Colleen’s and Lisa’s mushroom coffee journey (are they converted?). Then, Erin reveals the hysterical, very cringey, and completely unfiltered s...

Ever had one of those weeks where your brain feels like it has 47 tabs open, three of them are frozen, and there’s music playing from somewhere but you can’t find where it’s coming from? You’re not alone. This week, Colleen, Erin, Lisa, Meghan and Tara sit down for a much-needed reality check on stress, how our bodies flag us down when we’re overdoing it, the bizarro world that is our subconscious...

How far would you go for a good night’s sleep, glowing skin, or a little relief?  In this episode, we’re peeling back the curtain on our recent "health and wellness" adventures,  covering the spectrum from the earthy and herbal to the downright fishy.  We also touch on the “BS Meter” and how we have to use our discernment to decide which trends are worth the hype and which belong in the "not so mu...

Join us as we discuss exercise!  Preferred forms of exercise, staying motivated and ideas on how to squeeze exercise into a busy life. We’re all bombarded with information on what we should be doing so we share what we do.   Reasons for exercise have evolved since our younger years.  How has your view of exercise changed over your life?   We hope you join our circle of friends.   Welcome to the gr...

Are we really that old?  What makes you feel old?  When did we become part of the older crowd at work?  We’re shifting from being “young” in our minds to being “middle aged” in reality.  We explore the multitude of triggers that remind us of our age from cultural references to fashion choices.  We also discuss the benefits that come with experience and maturity.    Do you feel your age? We hope yo...

In this episode we explore quick fixes targeted to women of our age.  Ever been targeted by a social media ad that appears to offer a miracle cure?  We have too and we go down the rabbit hole sharing what we’ve tried, whether it’s an effort to feel better or an effort to look better.  From gimmicks to doctor recommendations.  From turkey neck cream to red light therapy to pumpkin seed oil. Are peo...

Welcome to Episode 1!  Meet the friends and join us as we do a deeper dive into our friendship and share some embarrassing memories as we stroll down Memory Lane. We explore different types of friendships, the evolution of friendships, difficulties of making friendships as an adult and how making childhood friends appears different in 2026. Our podcast is an extension of circle of friends - we hop...