The Modern Lady Podcast

As we conclude our True Wealth series, we turn our focus on to the idea of connection, the relationships in our lives that enrich and shape our days, and in a lot of ways, makes all the other forms of wealth worth pursuing!  This week, we're digging into three spheres of connection in our world today: our inner circle, the wider web and connections made online. From marriage to Anne of Green...

Do you hear what we hear? Could it be one of your favourite Christmas carols playing in the background at the grocery store, or over the radio as you drive around running last minute errands? The Christmas season brings with it a whole range of emotions - from the wistful and blue, to the hopeful and jolly - and chances are, whatever your mood is these days leading up to Christmas, there's a class...

Continuing in our exploration of the things in life that make us truly wealthy, we land here on a focus on our health.  This past year, 2025, provided both of us with huge wakeup calls when it comes to the value of our health and it has motivated us to reflect on all the ways this new perspective is shaping our mindsets moving forward.  Our conversation takes us through so many topics, f...

Are you looking for your next cozy, autumnal read?  Wondering what atmospheric TV show or movie to put on next? Look no further!  In this extended edition of "What We're Loving This Week", originally released for our Patreon subscribers, we are sharing our favourite recommendations to enjoy, especially this time of year.  So grab a cuppa and join us as we discuss some great options...

The later days of October introduce a new chill to the air - both in the natural world as temperatures drop and in society as we anticipate Hallowe’en.  But there is also stirring within and of the heart for many people around the world, because this time of year brings to the forefront of our minds the reality of death and spurs the remembrance of those gone before us. Though at times it can...

When we think of "wealth", our minds often turn to monetary terms.  But the things that truly define a rich life are usually those things that money can't buy: time, health and connection, to name a few. In this first part of our "Build Your Wealth" series, we reflect on the issue of time in today's world: how we spend it, how our perception of time is influenced by our seasons of life, and h...

It’s never been easier to access content than it is in our modern day - with a click of a button or a swipe of our finger, we can engage in any topic, however we’d like, whenever we’d like. But should we?  In a world saturated with short form content like Tik Toks and Reels, there's still an undeniable appeal of long form content that calls to us.  But what exactly is long form content,...

The Modern Lady Podcast is BACK!!  After a year-long sabbatical, Michelle and Lindsay have dusted off their mics and are keen to jump back into the swing of things!  And what better way to relaunch the podcast than to revisit one of their favourite episode topics, at the start of their favourite season, with some of their favourite people (that's you, friends! We've missed you!) So buckl...

Well, friends, we’ve made it to the end of another amazing year here on The Modern Lady Podcast and it’s time to wrap things up. But as we’ve been winding down this season, we’ve been sensing that perhaps we’re being called to take another longer break from producing the podcast. It’s a natural pull that we seem to collectively sense as summer comes upon us: this desire to pull back, draw ourselve...

'Burnout' is a popular term in our culture today… but do we truly understand it? The truth is that many of us have experienced or are experiencing stress at high levels, all while trying to still keep life firmly on the rails.  And when left unchecked, this can quickly lead to burnout.  But what is burnout, really?  And are there some ways that we can curb it in our own lives? &nbsp...

As we settle into the spring season, one theme has been popping up for us here at The Modern Lady, and that is the subject of self-care and what it REALLY means to take good care of ourselves.  We're hoping to revisit this topic again on the podcast soon, so we thought it would be a good time to rebroadcast our episode on self-care from back in 2019 first - it's another gem from our very firs...

The temperatures are slowly rising, the birds are gradually returning and the Easter season is upon us!  It must be spring!  And you know what that means, dear listeners:  it’s time for our annual Spring Trends episode!  What’s in and what’s out in 2024?  Well, stay tuned, friends, as we dig into the food, fashion and travel “its and icks” this year!

Cultivating friendships is deep work.  Heart-work!  But making friends and maintaining relationships can sometimes be easier said than done, especially in today’s society. The desire and search for meaningful friendships remains foremost in many of our lives.  And while we look for those who will leave those lasting footprints in our hearts, it’s also important to consider how we to...

Join us as we revisit another one of our past episodes!  This one is from our very first season of the podcast in 2019.  We have been wanting to record another episode on friendship for quite a while now, and are ready to finally dig back in - stay tuned for a brand new episode on friendship next week!  In the meantime, though, we invite you to tune in to this episode from Season 1...

This week, where we live, temperatures are balmy and warm, prompting us to begin thinking about spring cleaning!  So we dug through the archives and found one of our favourite episodes, The Cleaning Compendium, from January 2020 to help inspire us: “This week, Michelle and Lindsay tackle the MANY questions they received from The Modern Lady community and dish the dirt on all things housekeepi...

Lent is the perfect time to tackle this topic!  The reality of temptation in our lives is guaranteed and hard to ignore.  Whether it’s avoiding sin, or sticking to a new routine or good habit, the temptation to take the easy road sometimes seems to be omnipresent.  But by seeking to understand why we are tempted and how we can overcome it, we believe that we can, indeed, face it wit...

In every generation, there is a desire to be somewhat of a “radical”, to buck the current culture and trends, and to leave our own unique mark on the world.  But what if there were radical things we could do, starting today, that had the potential to change our own hearts, strengthen our homes and relationships and that would leave a legacy in light of the eternal?  This week, we're disc...

’Tis  (almost) the season!  After decking the halls, many of us are welcoming guests into our homes for the holidays!  And whether you’re hosting a large family party or an intimate soiree with close friends, the thought and planning that goes into preparing to host can be overwhelming!  But what if we reframed hosting this holiday season?  From common stressors, to hostin...

[Originally aired: November 26, 2019]  Michelle and Lindsay dive into ALL things Advent and anticipation for Christmas!  From when to put up the Christmas tree to comparing Advent with Lent, to eyeballs on a platter to profound devotional reading for the season, the ladies attempt to cover all the bases with their usual humour and research!  Join in for a little bit of fun and prepa...

It's one of the social media trends du jour: #softlife - encouraging us to strive for a life of ease and comfort. For decades, “hustle culture” has been been top of the podium in terms of lifestyle goals. But in striving to get there, we are often left exhausted, depleted and run down - and a hardness begins to settle in our hearts. And the antidote to this may be found squarely within the “soft l...

Everywhere you look in today’s culture, there is an invitation to escape the uncomfortable and unpleasant things in life, and to indulge instead in things that make us feel good. But when the balance tips too far in favour of complete exclusion of anything other than pleasure, one may have to stop to consider… is this truly the way to long-lasting happiness, or is there an even deeper truth that w...

We live in a world of great excess. Advertisements and the media beckon from every corner of our culture to indulge and to seek a life of unbridled luxury. But does this truly make us happy? This week, we are chatting about the art of a balanced life, our quest for contentment and a wonderful Swedish concept called Lagom.

This week, we are excited to re-release one of our episodes from Season 1 of The Modern Lady Podcast!  From the vault: "Life is often made up of all those little moments that come together in big ways.  Women throughout history know exactly what those little things are and tend to carry the brunt of the responsibility for taking care of them for their households.  In this week’s epi...

Home is where the heart is - it’s a message near, dear and familiar to us here in the Modern Lady community!  But sometimes, caring for our homes is not always easy - sometimes homemaking is challenging and sometimes, it can feel like our houses, rather than working for us, almost seem like they’re may be doing the opposite.  In those moments, it’s time for a pivot: of heart, of hearth a...

The later days of October introduce a new chill to the air - both in the natural world as temperatures drop and in society as we anticipate Hallowe’en.  But there is also stirring within and of the heart for many people around the world because this time of year brings to the forefront of our minds the reality of death and spurs the remembrance of those gone before us. Though at times it can...