Twists + Turns Podcast

What happens when the job that once defined you no longer fits the life you’re living? In this episode of Twists + Turns: Confessions of Lifelong BFFs , Helena and Anne-Marie get personal about leaving the workforce, the complicated emotions that come with stepping away from a career, and the unexpected identity shifts that follow. From workplace mentality and the resistance to walking away to the...

Turning 40: Are we supposed to have it all figured out by now? And why does this milestone bring equal parts celebration, gratitude, and “wait…HOW old am I?” Welcome to Forty-ish . Join lifelong best friends Helena and Anne-Marie for an honest, funny, and occasionally philosophical conversation about turning 40, what our younger selves imagined life would look like, and what getting older as a wom...

What happens when a trip to Italy becomes something far more meaningful than a vacation? In Episode 7 of Twists + Turns: Confessions of Lifelong BFFs , Helena and Anne-Marie unpack their summer journey to Italy—and the unexpected discoveries that followed. From Naples highlights and unforgettable moments with friends to Helena’s deeply personal visit to her dad’s hometown, this trip opened the doo...

What happens when you reunite with the friend who helped carry you through one of life's most transformative seasons? In Episode 6 of Twists + Turns: Confessions of Lifelong BFFs , we're joined by our very first podcast guest—our dear friend Nicole. After reuniting in Italy, we sat down to reflect on the twists and turns that shaped our friendship and the life-changing chapter that connected all t...

We’re back from our hiatus—and coming in strong with a story we definitely didn’t plan. This episode dives into our brief but iconic era as roommates—how it happened (spoiler: not our doing), why it felt so special, and the wild way everything aligned at just the right time. We’re talking friendship, timing, and the kind of provision you only recognize once you look back. If you’ve ever wondered w...

Helena and Anne-Marie take listeners through the defining moments of Anne-Marie's faith journey—from a complicated church upbringing to the turning points that changed her life. This conversation explores how belief can both wound and heal, and how Jesus met them both in the middle of it all. Listener note: this episode discusses spiritual abuse and may be sensitive for some listeners.

A timely, thoughtful, entertaining conversation about the holidays. Helena and Anne-Marie discuss traditions, swap recipes, and reflect on childhood vs. adulthood around the holidays. Double Chocolate Mint Chip Cookies 1 10oz package mint chocolate chips 1 1/4 c AP flour 3/4 t baking soda 1/2 t salt 1/2 c butter softened 1/2 c brown sugar 1/4 white sugar 1/2 t vanilla 1 egg 1/2 c chopped nuts (opt...

Helena shares her journey through cancer diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. The BFF's reflect from their perspectives on what was lost - and gained - through this journey. *Trigger Warning* This episode contains accounts of diagnosis, treatment, and recovery of a chronic illness. Listeners who have experienced trauma from their own or another's chronic illness may be sensitive to this content.&nb...

Get to know Helena and Anne-Marie, BFF's for more than half their life. In this episode hear a flyover of their friendship, why they think it's worth a podcast, and what you can expect to hear from them next.