G and F

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 friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. #Queenagers #podcast #laughter #palmspringstramway #toxicfrie...

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 EnVyPillow.com to two randomly chosen viewers - is one of them you? Listen  free, thanks to our friends at...

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 late to learn something new (like read labels more carefully??? Don't forget next week’s FB Live event...

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 some pruning this year, given she’ll have more time with her social media semi self-exile. Ooh - don’...

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 the holidays. Thanks to our fab sponsors envypillow.com and sierrasil.com - but most of all to YOU! #po...

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 favourite weekly podcast by two freed radio gals born 12 days apart who also go by the names Davis & Brandt...

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 on the net, cringey sugar-free calendars (boo!) and tons more. Oh! We’re proudly introducing a new s...

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 #friends #glitter #podcast #free Gracefully & Frankly is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors: enVy P...

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 thanks to our friends at EnVyPillow.com . #podcast #friends #dogs #home #travel #tech   Gracefully & F...

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 the socials. #podcast #Nygard #checkout #labels #vertigo #health #RKSurgery #radialkeratotomy #eyehe...

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 helps, grief and the holidays, and so much more. Join us for FREE thanks to @envypillow and remember: 10%...

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.Simplecast.com  and find out why @goodpodshq has us ranked at #1 in retirement #podcasts #gifts #Free #l...

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 you for being there, and sharing in our thoughts. Please feel free to share yours, too. #MatthewPerry...

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 enVypillow.com and thanks for listening! #podcast #humor #humour #Queenagers #comedy #mentalhealth #BFFs...

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 flagellation over the flag - a hilarious exchange we’ll revisit in this special episode. Download wherever y...

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 Gracefully and Frankly FREE wherever you listen to the BEST podcasts (even @GoodpodsHQ picked us!) and...

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 Frankly free wherever you listen to podcasts, thanks to enVypillow.com and enjoy some laughs - again! #Fl...

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: meal time), Canada’s #2 ranking among 17,000 polled and on what criteria, and a whole lot of laughs....

From Lisa’s CBD OMG to Erin’s get-rich-quick shower idea, preparing you for an uptick in Autumnal romance (and why), plus what scents are sexiest this time of year, enjoy Episode 38 free wherever you download podcasts, thanks to enVypillow.com. Find out why GoodPods made us one of their PICKS this week and why you should subscribe, rate and listen every week. And THANK YOU! #podcasts #Goodpods #pi...

This may be our FRANKEST chat ever: Erin’s finally ‘fessing up about a breast implant that went sideways - literally - we talk bra fittings, and because it’s not all about the “girls”, these two Queenagers discuss the job with least dissatisfaction, and yeah, worst TV endings ever. Weigh in at facebook.com/gracefullyandfrankly, and listen in - hear why the incredible Jann Arden gave us a shout-out...

In Episode 36: Lisa’s losing sleep over her CPAP, Erin learns a little about handling the unexpected with dementia, plus we look at a hot health tip, and why Canadians are SO angry! Listen free (thanks to enVypillow.com) wherever you download podcasts and thanks for being part of our G&F family! #friends #queenagers #CPAP #dementia #health #friendship #laughters #podcasts #women Gracefully & F...

For our 35th, is THIS time the real New Year's for you, too? Plus, an idea that brought a true lightbulb moment for Erin (and maybe for you), cool use for AI that could save lives, PSL and media being manipulated, that time in NYC that Lisa could have inspired a Law and Order episode and a WHOLE BUNCH more. Grab your mug, or lace up and take us along - and THANK YOU for fueling us every single wee...

Erin relates a firsthand account of her sister's experience with the West Kelowna infernos…what would YOU do? Witness stoicism at its most inspiring. Plus ageism: look out! The call is coming from inside your house…or your head. How to recognize it! And you can’t beat this: Lisa gets a boost in her new passion for drumming. Listen FREE wherever you download podcasts, thanks to enVypillow.com. #fol...

In Episode 33, Lisa confesses to a moment of hilarious  blurtation , thanks to a guy with an F-word flag. How this time in summer can be a metaphor for our lives, plus Erin got yelled at (and not in a nice way) by a stranger; did she have it coming? Listen and let us know at our Gracefully and Frankly Facebook Page www.facebook.com/GracefullyandFrankly #flag #shutup #podcast #friends #seniors #CBT...

NEW on our Gracefully & Frankly #podcast Episode 32 - volume UP - LOTS to take in (including - do separate beds strengthen a partnership?) plus this listener email that cracked up Lisa Brandt and me! Listen #FREE wherever you download #podcasts and thanks for your AMAZING support (and especially to enVypillow.com)! #relationships #AI #seniors #tattoos #trolls #scams #pranks #mentalhealth #pals #fr...