Rather than focusing on negativity, they discuss six of the traits mentioned, sharing personal experiences, honest reactions, and differing perspectives. What unfolds is a thoughtful and sometimes humorous conversation about aging, self-awareness, emotional growth, and the evolving identity that can emerge in midlife and beyond.

To close out the episode, Suzanne shares a heartfelt “Something to Sip On” — Orange Juice Optional’s signature takeaway to reflect on and carry with you until we meet again.

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“12 Nasty Habits in Old Age That Everyone Notices but No One Dares to Tell You About”

BoredDaddy.com

https://boreddaddy.com/12-nasty-habit

As the episode continues, Suzanne adds an interesting layer by exploring the origins of several well-known sayings. In doing so, she brings added understanding and perspective to the nostalgic conversation — especially around how these ideas helped shape the way we viewed the world growing up.

And then, to close out the episode, Michelle shares this week’s Something to Sip On — a thoughtful reflection designed to stay with you and give you something to consider until we meet again. Until next time, keep sipping slowly. Cheers.

On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle talk about the act of becoming — how life events ask us to shift, pivot, and rediscover who we are along the way. Change is rarely linear, and learning to move with it is part of personal growth.

Together, we explore:

• Navigating life transitions and redefining your “new normal”

• Emotional growth through uncertainty and personal change

• Mindset shifts that help you move forward with intention

• Letting go of expectations while embracing transformation

• Finding steadiness while life evolves around you

This is a reflective conversation for anyone experiencing change, growth, or a season of becoming. Because transformation isn’t about starting over, it’s about evolving forward.

And then…to close out this episode, the ladies share this week’s ‘Something to Sip On’.

‘Something to Sip On’ is a quote or saying meant to spark reflection — something to think about and carry with you until we meet again. 

Cheers.

Orange Juice Optional Podcast is a lifestyle and personal growth podcast centered on navigating change, emotional growth, and finding clarity through life’s transitions.

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In this episode, we talk about:

• Personal safety strategies and maintaining independence as we age
• Social media awareness, digital boundaries, and protecting your online presence
• Media literacy and recognizing red flags in today’s world
• Practical preparedness steps that support confidence instead of fear
• The emotional and spiritual side of feeling safe, grounded, and self-aware

This episode is about being prepared — not afraid. Because knowledge, boundaries, and intention allow independence and safety to exist together.

And to close out this episode, the ladies share this week’s Something to Sip On. Something to Sip On is a quote or saying meant to spark reflection — something to think about and carry with you until we meet again. Cheers.

Orange Juice Optional Podcast is a lifestyle and personal growth podcast exploring independence, mindset, emotional wellness, and navigating life with intention.

On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional. Suzanne and Michelle talk about spring cleaning—those small, practical things that make a home feel lighter, calmer, and more put together. From decluttering closets to the realities of hiring cleaning services, we share what actually works, what disappoints, and why clearing physical space can feel so mentally refreshing.

At the end of the episode, we close with a Something to Sip On—OJO’s way of offering a relatable, thought-provoking quote inspired by the conversation, giving you something to ponder until we meet again.

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As always, we will close this week’s episode with a Something to Sip On. OJO’s Something to Sip On is a thought-provoking quote to sip until we meet again. We’ll see you soon—cheers.

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Instead of boundaries that have the potential to create conflict with others, this conversation focuses on the boundaries Suzanne sets _for hersel_f.  These are boundaries that are the fully within her control. These boundaries include how she chooses to travel, how she chooses to eat and the personal choices that she makes everyday to help her life feel calmer, lighter, and more joyful.

This episode is about honoring what works for you, making intentional choices, and recognizing that boundaries don’t always have to be about saying no to others—sometimes they are simply about saying yes to yourself.

Then to close out this episode, Suzznne shares this week’s ‘_Something to Sip O_n’ - a quote or thoughtful phrase to carry with you through the week.

Until next time, cheers everyone!

As the years pass by, joy changes. What once felt joyful can shift, soften, or take on a whole new meaning. In this episode, they reflect on how joy shows up now, including the little things around their own homes that still spark a smile.

They talk about the different reasons joy appears, the different feelings that it carries, and how sparking joy isn’t always about happiness. Sometimes, it’s all about releasing, letting go, and unburdening yourself.

This is a thoughtful, easygoing conversation about noticing what still matters and allowing joy to evolve with you.

Then to close out the episode, Michelle will share this week’s Something to Sip on.  

Until next time, cheers everyone!!

They explore the many layers of friendship, from lifelong connections to seasonal friends.. The conversation touches on the different “categories” of friends - and why those distinctions matter,.

This episode speaks to the importance of having people in your life who truly understand you.  People who can relate, listen, laugh, and sometimes challenge you without expectation. 

As always, the episode closes with Something to Sip On and a heartfelt cheers to the women who show up, hold space, and remind us that we were never meant to do life alone. 🥂🍊

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On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle settle into a thoughtful conversation about nostalgia and how it finds us, 

Inspired by Stranger Things, a modern show set in the 1980s, Michelle reflects on coming of age during a time that now feels both familiar and far away. Suzanne then brings in memories of the show ‘My Three Sons’.  A personal favorite, this show shares a glimpse into what family life was like in the 1960s. 

Together, the ladies explore how childhood, parenting, and daily life have evolved—especially for kids growing up now. While technology continues to advance, there’s a shared longing for the simplicity, connection, and honesty of a world that no longer exists in quite the same way.

As always, the episode wraps with Something to Sip On and a heartfelt cheers to where we’ve been, where we are, and where we are going.

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On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle reflect back on the year 2025.  

As you’ll hear, this episode isn’t about perfection or resolutions. It’s about acknowledging what worked, what didn’t, and what surprised us along the way. Suzanne and Michelle reflect on the highs, the challenges, and the small moments that ended up meaning the most, offering honest conversation, laughter, and perspective as the year comes to a close.

As they step into the New Year, the focus shifts to keeping an open mind, releasing expectations, and embracing a softer approach to what’s ahead. Instead of pressure or rigid goals, this year’s mantra is simple and grounding: we’ll see. We’ll see what unfolds. We’ll see what feels right. We’ll see where the next chapter brings.

So settle in and join Suzanne and Michelle as they wish everyone a Happy New Year!  

Cheers everyone!! We’ll see you in 2026.  

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On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle are leaning into the spirit of the season with a warm, honest, and sometimes awkward conversation about Christmas.

We begin the episode, sharing a little about our own Christmas traditions and what the holidays look like for us this year.

From there, the conversation turns to something nearly everyone can relate to: awkward family social situations. From uncomfortable questions to surprising opinions, we explore the moments that tend to surface during the holiday season.  

This episode is a gentle reminder that Christmas doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful. Family dynamics, social expectations, and unexpected conversations are all part of the season—and sometimes the best thing we can do is laugh, sip our drink, and give ourselves a little grace.

So grab your favorite holiday beverage (the orange juice remains optiona), settle in, and join us for a Christmas conversation that feels real, relatable, and full of heart.

We hope you enjoy this episode…and until next week everyone - stay authentic to who you are!  

Cheers!!  

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On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle chat about unforgettable live music moments, iconic venues, and what it’s like to experience a legendary concert in person.

Suzanne shares her recent concert experiences and the awe that she experienced after visiting an unforgettable venue.  Michelle listens in, offering reflections and perspective along the way. 

Together, they talk about the nostalgia of seeing music legends perform, the energy of live shows, and how concert experiences can feel different across generations—especially when it comes to being present and mindful of those around us.

This episode is a relaxed, conversational mix of music memories, pop culture, travel vibes, and real-life reflections—perfect for listeners who love live music, classic rock, and conversations that feel like catching up with a good friend.

We hope you enjoy this episode…and until next week everyone - stay authentic to who you are!  

Cheers!!  

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On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle dive into a heartfelt conversation about living with purpose — how we discover it, how we drift from it, and how life’s biggest transitions can bring us back to what truly matters.

The episode opens with the two ladies sharing stories about those strange, vivid dreams that often show up during times of stress. These anxiety dreams become a doorway into a deeper conversation about emotional wellness and the way our subconscious tries to guide us when we are feeling overwhelmed or stretched to thin.

From there, the tone softens as Suzanne talks about her mother’s passing and how that profound loss has reshaped her sense of purpose. She reflects on the mindset shifts that happen in grief — how the things that once felt urgent fade into the background, how everyday stressors lose their power, and how navigating grief can make the world feel both too fast and painfully unchanged.

Together, Suzanne and Michelle explore finding your purpose.  The tender work of grief and healing, and the invitation life offers us to embrace meaningful living even when we’re still hurting. It’s a conversation rooted in real experiences, personal growth, and the reminder that life is short… which makes the moments of joy, connection, and authenticity all the more precious.

If you’ve ever questioned your purpose, felt stuck in the chaos, or been reshaped by loss, this episode offers comfort, clarity, and a gentle nudge toward choosing what matters most.

We hope you enjoy this episode…and until next week everyone - stay authentic to who you are!  

Cheers!!  

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In this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Michelle and Suzanne dicuss Suzanne’s recent stay at a Marriott property. This experience left a lot to be desired and had Suzanne questioning not only the lackluster customer service, but also all the corners being cut.  For Suzanne, it was an underwhelming experience. 

But in life, moments of disappointment also make room for moments of appreciation and admiration. With this in mind, our appreciation led us straight back into one of our favorite travel memories: our stay at the iconic Plaza Hotel in New York City.

Join us as we revisit:

✨ Being accidentally locked in a stairwell 

✨ Being on the lookout for celebrities, and then somehow missing the one sitting at the table next to you. 

✨ The Plaza’s rich & glamorous history 

✨ Its literary and cultural connection to Truman Capote and his famous Black & White Ball

✨ The charm, magic, and old-world elegance that makes The Plaza feel like a national treasure. 

This episode explores travel stories, hotel nostalgia, a little mischief, and a whole lot of champagne-flavored humor.

Whether you’ve stayed at The Plaza Hotel, or simply dreamed of it, you’ll be right at home with us today.

We hope you enjoy this episode…and until next week everyone - stay authentic to who you 

Cheers! 🥂🧡

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On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne challenges both of us to dig a little deeper when it comes to “what we are thankful for”.  This year, she is unwilling to accept clichés or generic gratitude lists. She wants something real, something relevant, and something that actually reflects the highs and / or lows of the past year. 

During this episode, we also chat about Christmasdecorating challenges, why I shouldn’t cook, and weird little quirks that make life a little more interesting. 

This is a cozy and candid episode filled with real talk and Thanksgiving gratitude.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. We are very grateful for our listeners and their continued support.

Cheers! 🥂🧡

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On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional,  Suzanne and Michelle pick up where they left off last week. 

Fresh off the excitement of the U.S. Open, the ladies continue to discuss their recent visit to New York City.  This talk in filled with sparkle, laughter, and unforgettable stories. 

From Suzanne’s jewelry scare (and the momentary panic that followed) to an indulgent dinner at the iconic Delmonico Steakhouse, this episode captures the blend of friendship, travel, and real-life humor that makes Orange Juice Optional such a relatable women’s travel podcast.

Then before this episode concludes, it’s lights up on Broadway, where the duo lands front-row seats to Mamma Mia!  Can you visualize the ladies singing along, laughing out loud, and soaking up every glittering note of the show?  It was quite the experience…For everyone!!

Between the thrill of Broadway Nights, Big Apple bites, and heartfelt reflections on friendship, this episode is a love letter to living in the moment, embracing the chaos, and finding joy in every bite, song, and story along the way.

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We hope you enjoy this episode…and until next week everyone - stay authentic to who you are!  

Cheers!!  

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Who needs mimosas when you’ve got Manhattan?

Join Michelle and Suzanne as Orange Juice Optional takes on New York City — one adventure (and one laugh) at a time.

In this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Michelle shares how she almost didn’t go to New York. But once she arrived, New York unfolded in unexpected ways — from early mornings at the Today Show, to a charming little bookstore where her book Good Night Sweet Bear found encouragement (and maybe a hint of future recognition).

The conversation (and adventure) then shifts to the U.S. Open tennis tournament, where the ladies not only soaked in the sun, but also the energy, history, and tradition of one of America’s most iconic events. 

Throughout this episode, they reflect on friendship, travel, and the beauty of saying “yes” — proving that even after fifty, stepping outside your comfort zone can lead to joy, laughter, and surprising moments of connection.

This is Part One of a special New York travel series — full of heart, humor, and the reminder that sometimes the trips we resist the most are the ones that change us the most.

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We hope you enjoy this episode…and until next week everyone - stay authentic to who you are!  

Cheers!!  

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In this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle get real about the ways we try to fill life’s empty spaces — whether it’s emotional eating, drinking, or spending. 

From the lure of slot machines to the shock of not recognizing someone you haven’t seen in years, this episode explores how habits, time, and emotion shape who we become.

With humor, honesty, and heart, the ladies remind us that life’s too short to wait for “someday.” It’s time to let go of old patterns, trust ourselves, and finally say yes to what we really want.

We hope you enjoy this episode…and until next week everyone - stay authentic to who you are!  

Cheers!!  

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In this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle share the heartfelt reason behind their extended absence. Suzanne opens up about the loss of her beloved mother over the summer and what it’s like to say goodbye to someone you love so deeply.

Together, the ladies talk about how family comes together in times of loss and how grief — as hard as it is — can transform the way we see the world.

From remembering the beauty of her mom’s life and the meaningful details of her farewell to those small, unexpected moments of peace that follow, this conversation is tender, honest, and full of heart.

It feels good to be back — and to be reminded that even in our hardest seasons, connection and conversation can help us heal.

Until next week everyone stay authentic to who you are!  Cheers!!  

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On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional:

Suzanne is shaking things up a bit when she introduces this week’s ’Something to Sip On’ at the beginning of the episode.  She is inspired by it, and as a result, the ladies will talk about life in general and how important it is to show up for one another. Not only in the good times, but also in the harder times.  Life just feels better knowing that you have someone in your corner!! 

Until next week everyone stay authentic to who you are!  Cheers!!  

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On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional:

Michelle is frustrated with an early morning construction project. She vents that this project is waking up the dogs and creating a huge mess. Listening to her concerns, Suzanne reminds her that in situations like this, setting expectations early on is always a conversation worth having - Even if it’s a difficult conversion to have. 

Then the discussion shifts to a recent exasperating day that Suzanne experienced while arranging medical care for her mother. It was definitely a lesson that she learned in the pressure of the moment.  Knowing that there are other people going through this process, Suzanne shares some valuable pointers that she has learned the hard way. 

To close out this episode, Michelle will share this week’s ‘Something to Sip on'. OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and continued contemplation. 

Until next week everyone stay authentic to who you are!  Cheers!!  

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In this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional:

Suzanne and Michelle are embracing this summer’s ’Wedding Season’. The ladies are feeling inspired, and will be sharing with the listeners, some of their best marriage advice.  After that, and staying with the wedding theme, they will discuss wedding trends (but what remains the same), wedding etiquette and a wedding social dilemma. 

Then before this episode concludes, Michelle will  share this week’s ‘Something to Sip on'. 

OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and continued contemplation. 

Until next week everyone stay authentic to who you are!  Cheers!!  

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On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional:

Suzanne and Michelle continue discussing Mel Robbins’ book “The Let Them Theory”. In the last episode, the ladies focused on the “let them’ part of this theory.  However, in this episode, they will focus their discussion on the ‘Let Me’ part of the theory.  This is the part of the theory that encourages readers to look at their own personal responsibility and personal power in any given situation. The ladies discuss how this theory works not only in everyday mundane situations, but also in more challenging interpersonal dynamics. 

Then before this episode concludes, Suzanne shares this week’s Mel Robbins inspired  ‘Something to Sip on'. 

OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and continued contemplation. 

Until next week everyone stay authentic to who you are!  Cheers!!  

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

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Link to Mel Robbins’ book “The Let Them Theory”

Suzanne shares with Michelle that she wants to get a new tattoo on her forearm of the words ‘Let Them’. Curious, and not one to shy away from a good tattoo, Michelle inquires about the ‘Why’ Of that decision?  The ladies then jump into an inspired conversation about Mel Robbins’ book “The Let Them Theory”.   

Listening in, you’ll soon discover that this book does a deep dive into the importance of releasing responsibility in regards to another person’s actions, while understanding your own personal position and power in any given situation. 

The ladies discuss how this theory works not only in everyday mundane situations, but also in more challenging interpersonal dynamics. “Let them” and it’s counterpart “let me”, will be discussed over two episodes. 

Then before this episode concludes, Suzanne shares this week’s Mel Robbins inspired  ‘Something to Sip on'. 

OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and continued contemplation. 

Until next week everyone stay authentic to who you are!  Cheers!!  

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

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Link to ‘The Let Them’ Theory

Michelle is feeling self-conscious about her ‘froggy’ voice. She shares with Suzanne that she’s been sick and that during this challenging time she discovered that she is a horrible patient.  Feeling bad about her grumpiness, she is hopeful that Suzanne will say something to make her feel better.

The conversation then shifts to family gatherings and how to navigate potentially tricky situations. Suzanne’s insights are on point, and this conversation will offer a glimpse into next week’s episode. 

Then before this episode concludes, Michelle shares this week’s  ‘Something to Sip on'. 

OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and continued contemplation. 

Until next week everyone stay authentic to who you are!  Cheers!!  

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

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Suzanne and Michelle talk about their experiences at the Kentucky Derby. Michelle catches listeners up on what she decided to do about her dress, and why at the end of the day - her worries were really for nothing.  It may not be for the reason you think. 

Then before this episode concludes, Michelle shares this week’s  ‘Something to Sip on'. 

OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and continued contemplation. 

Until next week everyone stay authentic to who you are!  Cheers!!  

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

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On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional:

As Michelle introduces the topic for this week's podcast, Suzanne drops a comment that sparks Michelle's anxiety about fashion and decorum. This casual remark takes the conversation in a completely unexpected direction. Will Michelle manage to regain her composure before the episode concludes? Listen in to find out! (Hint: this will be a ‘to be continued…” episode).

Then before this episode concludes, Michelle shares this week’s  ‘Something to Sip on'. 

OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and continued contemplation. 

Until next week everyone stay authentic to who you are!  Cheers!!  

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

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On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional:

Suzanne and Michelle talk about an event that Suzanne recently “hosted” at her home. As Michelle compliments Suzanne’s generosity in helping somebody’s dreams come true, Suzanne hijacks the sentiment with what she shares as her true motivation.  Michelle reminds her that in life both things can be true.  What do you think?  

Then before this episode concludes, Suzanne shares this week’s  ‘Something to Sip on'. 

OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and continued contemplation.

Until next week everyone stay authentic to who you are!  Cheers!!  

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

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On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional:

Suzanne and Michelle will be sharing the downside of their recent travel abroad.  Did they know that this could happen? Yes!  But were they prepared for it? Well…we will let you decide.

Then before this episode concludes, Michelle shares this week’s  ‘Something to Sip on'.

OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and continued contemplation.

Until next week everyone stay authentic to who you are!  Cheers!! 

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

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On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional:

Suzanne and Michelle share a few of the adventures they had while they were in China and Japan. They learned a lot.  They experienced a lot. They adventured a lot. But…would they do it again?  Listen in to find out.

Then before this episode concludes, Michelle shares this week’s  ‘Something to Sip on'. 

OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and continued contemplation.

Until next week everyone stay authentic to who you are!  Cheers!!  

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

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Suzanne and Michelle are back from their recent trip to Asia.  While both of the ladies are tired and experiencing jet-lag, that doesn’t stop them from unpacking the chaos that comes with returning back home.  It’s so busy!  It’s so overwhelming!! Be sure to listen in, because they both have a lot to share. 

Then before this episode concludes, Suzanne shares this week’s  ‘Something to Sip on'. 

OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and continued contemplation.

Until next week everyone stay authentic to who you are!  Cheers!!  

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

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On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional:

Suzanne opens up to Michelle as they discuss her new grandson and his time in the NICU.  From there, the conversation shifts to his first couple weeks at home. This baby talk then sparks a conversation about when their own kids were infants!! They both agree that the times have changed, and that their way of doing things might be slightly outdated.  Because it doesn’t seem like that long ago, it’s a hard pill for them to swallow. 

Then before this episode concludes, Suzanne shares this week’s  ‘Something to Sip on'. 

OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and continued contemplation.

Until next week everyone stay authentic to who you are!  Cheers!!  

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

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On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional:

Suzanne and Michelle will discuss their upcoming trip abroad. Michelle, being a creature of routine, is having a hard time dealing with her anxiety and fears about the unknowns that come with visiting a new foreign location. Will this conversation with Suzanne help to put some of those fears to rest?  Or will it only ignite new concerns that she hadn’t yet thought of?  Listen in to find out. 

Then before this episode concludes, Michelle will share this week’s  ‘Something to Sip on'.  OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and continued contemplation.

Until next week everyone stay authentic to who you are!  Cheers!!  

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

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In this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional:

Suzanne and Michelle discuss the heartfelt journey that Suzanne has experienced alongside her daughter. Suzanne candidly discusses the highs and lows from her viewpoint, carefully noting her degree of separation and its significance. The conversation will step into the world of IVF, as seen through the lens of a devoted parent and grandparent.

This inspired conversation will bring listeners to the end of another OJO episode. However, before their final ‘cheers’, Suzanne will share this week’s  ‘Something to Sip on'. 

OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and continued contemplation.

Until next week everyone stay authentic to who you are!  Cheers!!  

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

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Podcast referenced in this episode:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tara-lipinski-unexpecting/id1703350436

Suzanne and Michelle delve into a conversation about  the law of unintended consequences. They’ll explore both positive and negative examples, taking a moment to highlight the significance of being mindful of unknown possibilities. This being especially true when the outcome may impact others. 

The conversation then shifts to the topic of AI. Are you a supporter? Tune in as the ladies share their perspectives, because AI is certainly here to stay.

These two topics and some general chitchat will bring this episode to a close. However, before their final  ‘cheers’, Michelle will share this week’s  ‘Something to Sip on'. 

OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and continued contemplation.

Until next week everyone stay authentic to who you are!  Cheers!!  

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

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On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional:

Suzanne shares a recent packing frustration that she experienced with her husband.  What are your thoughts? Are there boundaries that exist when it comes to ‘your’ suitcase, how you pack it, and what others place in it?

Following this, the ladies jump into a conversation about their year long  ‘Austerity’ program. While Michelle is discovering that her emotions make it difficult to stick to her commitment, Suzanne introduces a few new ground rules that resonate with both of them.

After discussing these two topics, this episode of OJO will come to a close. However, before their final ‘cheers’, Michelle will share this week’s  ‘Something to Sip on'. 

OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and continued contemplation.

Until next week everyone stay authentic to who you are!  Cheers!!  

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

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On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional:

Just realizing that they almost forgot to mention Valentine’s Day, Michelle asks Suzanne some love related questions.  Seemingly annoyed that Michelle remembered this day, Suzanne does her best to answer her. Of course, she’ll answer these questions only as Suzanne can - direct and straightforward.  

Towards the end of this episode, the ladies talk about the aging process.  This conversation was inspired by a Today Show interview with Paulina Porizkova.  While both ladies have some important  takeaways from the interview, Michelle realizes that she still has some self-accepting to do when it comes to aging gracefully. 

These two topics and some general chitchat will bring this episode to a close. However, before their final  ‘cheers’, Michelle will share this week’s  ‘Something to Sip on'. 

OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and continued contemplation.

Until next week everyone stay authentic to who you are!  Cheers!!  

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

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Interview referenced in this episode: 

Paulina Porizkova talks Estée Lauder campaign, falling in love

On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle discuss the importance of having a morning routine. Being such a routine person, Michelle contemplates why her morning routine is altered by the change in weather or travel to a different time zone. Suzanne, also being a routine person, is perplexed by that revelation. 

Towards the middle of the episode, the ladies shift their discussion to talk about the power shifts found in a business transactions. While doing a little research on this topic, Michelle found a lot of information about the power struggles that occur in primary relationships. She then takes Suzanne, and the listening audience, down that rabbit hole too. 

These are the two topics discussed that will bring this episode to a close. However, before their final  ‘cheers’, Michelle will share this week’s  ‘Something to Sip on'. 

OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and continued contemplation.

Until next week everyone stay authentic to who you are!  Cheers!!  

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

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References from this episode: 

In this podcast Michelle mentions an ‘AI Overview’. You can find this information by typing the words “power dynamics in relationships”

On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle discuss the LA Fires. Suzanne then talks about how these devastating fires prompted her to reevaluate her evacuation plan and escape strategy. Today, she will share her detailed strategy with all of us. 

This topic, will close out this week’s heartfelt episode. However, before their final  ‘cheers’, Michelle will share this week’s  ‘Something to Sip on'. 

OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and continued contemplation.

Before going, please know that our prayers and thoughts are with the families and communities effected by the deveststing fires.  We pray for your strength, courage and fortitude. We also send prayers to your support systems. May they be there to comfort you and help you through these difficult times. 

Until next week everyone stay authentic to who you are!  Cheers!!  

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

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On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne tells Michelle a story about how a previous OJO episode inspired a listener.  With some assistance from the Universe, the listener found the message that she needed to hear in that very moment. Tune in to hear Suzanne recap the healing experience that was shared with her. 

After that discussion, the episode easily transitions into a conversation about important events that we collectively get to witness. 

These topics, followed by a quick round of “this or that”, will close out this episode. However, before their final  ‘cheers’, Michelle will share this week’s  ‘Something to Sip on'. 

OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and continued contemplation.

Until next week everyone stay authentic to who you are!  Cheers!!  

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spirituallysituated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

In this week's episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle discuss the movie ‘Wicked’, before tackling a situation that Michelle despises more than anything else: the arrival of the dinner bill when dining with others. Who takes the bill first?  How do you split it up? Listen in as Suzanne reveals her strategies for navigating the unspoken awkwardness. 

From there, Michelle and Suzanne explore a related social dilemma.

These discussions, along with some lighthearted banter, will bring this episode to an end. However, before their final ‘cheers,’ Michelle will share this week’s ‘Something to Sip on.’ OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is a thoughtfully chosen quote meant to inspire reflection and contemplation.

Until next week everyone stay authentic to who you are!  Cheers!!  

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

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On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle discuss a comment that Michelle recently received from a loved one.  While Michelle explains why she didn’t appreciate the comment, Suzanne offers a silver lining and defends it. As Michelle has been saying for awhile….there is a kinder, gentler and maybe even a more understanding Suzanne.  What do you think?

Moving on from there, Michelle recalls a recent travel delay. Still frustrated and worked up about it, she listens in as Suzanne shares some important takeaways for future travel.

These topics, and some general chit chat, will bring this episode to an end. However, before their ‘cheers’, Michelle will share this week’s  ‘Something to Sip on'. OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and continued contemplation.

Until next week everyone stay authentic to who you are!  Cheers!!  

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Hi everyone and welcome to Orange Juice Optional!! On this week’s episode, Suzanne and Michelle discuss Suzanne’s main 2025 resolution.  Fully committed, Suzanne has even named this resolution ‘The Austerity Plan’.   What exactly is this plan? Will guidelines be followed?  And most  importantly…do those guidelines have any wiggle room?  Listen in, because Suzanne is going to explain it all. 

Then, after this inspired conversation, Michelle will close this episode with this week’s “Something to Sip on'. OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and continued contemplation.

Until next week everyone stay authentic to who you are!  Cheers!!  

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

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Hello everyone, and welcome to this week's episode of Orange Juice Optional! Today, listen in as Suzanne and Michelle discuss the meaning of the word “Bougie” While Michelle embraces the term and incorporates it into her everyday conversations, Suzanne finds it offensive, viewing it as a negative label.

Following this engaging conversation, Suzanne will wrap up this episode with “Something to Sip On."  OJO's "Something to Sip On" is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and continued contemplation.

Until next week, remember to stay true to yourself…and CHEERS!

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Hello everyone! Welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional! Join Suzanne and Michelle as they bid a fond farewell to the year 2024. While reminiscing about some of their favorite memories from the past year, they are both eager to embrace the fresh start that 2025 brings.

Then to wrap up this episode, Suzanne and Michelle both share a ‘Something to Sip on.’  OJO's 'Something to Sip on' features a quote designed to inspire reflection and encourage ongoing contemplation.

Until next year everyone….Cheers!

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Hi everyone!! Welcome to this week's Holiday inspired episode of Orange Juice Optional. Today, listen in as Suzanne and Michelle discuss gift giving strategies, and gift receiving ‘fails’. After that conversation, play along as they go through a delightful list of Christmas ‘this or that’ questions. 

Then to close this episode out, Michelle shares this week’s ‘Something to Sip on'. OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and continued contemplation.

Until next time everyone….Cheers!

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

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Article referenced in this episode:

180 Fun Christmas This Or That Questions - 

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Welcome to this week's episode of Orange Juice Optional! With the holiday season here, Suzanne and Michelle discuss the frustrations that come with traveling during the holiday season. 

Then to close this episode out, Michelle shares this week’s ‘Something to Sip on'. OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and continued contemplation.

Until next time everyone….Cheers!

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

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Welcome to this week's episode of Orange Juice Optional! With the holiday season upon us, Michelle finds herself lacking her normal holiday ‘cheer’. As she struggles with her personal feelings of unpreparedness, her and Suzanne discuss various ways to enhance holiday merriment. From festive decorations to singing Christmas carols, Suzanne and Michelle are excited to share some delightful ideas to elevate your holiday spirit.

Then to close this episode out, Michelle shares this week’s ‘Something to Sip on'. OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and continued contemplation.

Until next time everyone….Cheers!

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

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Welcome everyone to Orange Juice Optional! It's finally Thanksgiving week, so listen in as Suzanne and Michelle dive into a lively round of  "this or that”.  This week’s game focuses on the non-food aspects of the Thanksgiving holiday. 

Enjoying the Thanksgiving theme, Suzanne then playfully challenges Michelle to an entertaining game of Thanksgiving Trivia.

Then to close this episode out, Michelle shares this week’s ‘Something to Sip on'. OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and continued contemplation.

And one more thing before we close these notes out….Thank you for spending part of your Thanksgiving week with us. We appreciate each and every one of you, and we are grateful for your continued support. Happy Thanksgiving friends!!

Until next time everyone….Cheers!

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Article referenced in this episode:

74 Thanksgiving Trivia Questions and Answers

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Welcome to this week's episode of Orange Juice Optional!  With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, Suzanne and Michelle engage in a lively game of "this or that," focusing on the classic Thanksgiving meal. 

From there, the ladies shift the conversation to a few more awkward social situations! 

Then before closing out this episode, Michelle shares this week’s ‘Something to Sip on'. OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and continued contemplation.

Until next time everyone….Cheers!

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

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Welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional! As this episode begins, Michelle is in a panic over some strange glitches she encountered while powering up her computer. These unknown computer issues lead her to question why she always jumps to the worst-case scenario. 

The ladies then move on to discuss some patronizing comments they've recently heard regarding remodeling projects. They then discuss their ongoing frustrations as these projects approach completion. 

Then before closing out this episode, Michelle shares this week’s ‘Something to Sip on'. OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and continued contemplation.

Until next time everyone….Cheers!

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Welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional!!  After some general conversation about election commercials and the upcoming holiday season, the ladies move on to this week’s topic: social dilemmas. These dilemmas were all selected by Suzanne, and they leave a lot of room for discussion and contemplation.  Listen in!! Do you think you’ll come to the same conclusion, or do you think you’d give completely different advice?  

Then before closing out this episode, Michelle shares this week’s ‘Something to Sip on'. OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and continued contemplation.

Until next time everyone….Cheers!

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

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On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional:

After some general chit chat about morning routines, Suzanne and Michelle discuss a home’s first impression!  What do people see, sense or feel the first time they visit a person’s home?  Can a guest even pinpoint what aspect greets them first on a conscious level?  This is an interesting Suzanne inspired topic, and Michelle admits it’s nothing like she expected. She was thinking the conversation would be about how a house is decorated (Suzanne is an interior designer after all). Weirdly, home decor didn’t even crack the top ten. 

Before closing out this episode, suzannd shares this week’s ‘Something to Sip on'. OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and contemplation.

Until next time everyone….Cheers!

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In this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle discuss recent life happenings!  From completing a bucket list item, to an unwanted chit chatter that randomly sits next to you, to an annoying customer service experience….the ladies keep the conversation flowing.

Before closing out this episode, Michelle will share this week’s ‘Something to Sip on'. OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and contemplation.

Until next time everyone….Cheers!

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

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Before wrapping up this episode, Suzanne will then share this week’s ‘Something to Sip on'. OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and contemplation.

Until next time everyone….Cheers!

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

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In this episode Michelle and Suzanne continue their deep dive into the topic of likability. Michelle opens up about her internal struggles with self-doubt and Suzanne offers comforting advice about trusting one’s instincts—whether it’s in personal style choices for a new home or making a positive first impression. They discuss the tendency to second-guess oneself, the importance of authenticity, and the lifelong journey of self-acceptance. 

Until next time everyone….Cheers!

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

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In this lively episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne shares her chaotic travel adventure—think major delays, a plane too heavy to take off, and missing out on a $4,000 flight voucher! Her tale of air travel woes will have you shaking your head and laughing along.

Suzanne and Michelle then dive into an entertaining (and slightly controversial) quiz to find out, “Are you a likable person?” Suzanne’s reaction to her results sparks some hilarious back-and-forth that you won’t want to miss. Packed with humor and relatable moments this episode is a must-listen!

Until next time everyone….Cheers!

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

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In this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle will discuss recent life happenings!  From doctor appointments to social dilemmas, Michelle has been holding on to her experiences to share with Suzanne on the podcast. 

Before wrapping up this episode, Michelle will then share this week’s ‘Something to Sip on'. OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and contemplation.

Until next time everyone….Cheers!

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

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In this week's episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle engage in some lighthearted chitchat before shifting the conversation to a recent eye-opening experience Michelle had. The ladies will explore aging, self-perception, and the surprising (but not shocking) awareness that others may perceive you differently according to their age and generation.

Then, feeling inspired by the conversation, Suzanne and Michelle both share a related “Something to Sip On". OJO's "Something to Sip On" is always a highlighted quote meant to inspire reflection and thoughtful consideration.

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

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This week on Orange Juice Optional, Michelle has some big news to share today regarding a ‘middle age move’ she and Robb are undertaking, and Suzanne is ready with valuable advice to help them through it all. Choosing to downsize their residence in Alaska means that Michelle and Robb will be getting their current home ready to sell, and preparing a smaller space to move into. Suzanne offers advice on choosing paint colors, getting a house ready to sell or move into, and how to combine spaces and work with contractors and industry standards. Suzanne’s interior design experience and knowledge will help them, as well as all those listening, to do it the best way possible.

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

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This week on Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle dive back into their previous conversation about 'Winning at the points game.' From there, they shift gears to talk about 'Change' and to explore why it is that Michelle finds it so challenging…especially this summer!

Then, before wrapping up this week’s episode, Suzanne. shares this week’s ‘Something to Sip on'.  OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and contemplation.

Until next time everyone….Cheers!

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

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Michelle and Suzanne take a nostalgic trip into the vault to share an episode about wrapping up Christmas 2020 and focusing on their New Year's resolutions. Along the way, they discuss Suzanne’s calendars, wedding planning, and a heartfelt compliment they received about the podcast. This leads into a deeper conversation about the backhanded compliments they’ve encountered over the years. The episode winds down with a look at Suzanne’s road rage and a preview of their next episode, featuring a special guest.

Until next time everyone….Cheers!

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In this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne will share her pick of the month before Michelle shares her current binge watching obsession!! She’s completely hooked, and she is happy to explain her ups and downs watching the show. 

From there, the ladies move on to talk about sleepless nights, and a recent ‘sleep eating’ experience that Michelle had. 

Then, before wrapping up this week’s episode, Michelle shares this week’s ‘Something to Sip on'.  OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and contemplation.

And for those of you missing the monthly book club…please check out our social media for our suggested summer reading list. 

Until next time everyone….Cheers!

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In this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, life is full of firsts and that’s what they’re here to discuss today. Dubbing these experiences as ‘freshman years’, they take a fun and entertaining look at the ‘first times’ they have encountered in their own lives over the years by sharing more of the lighthearted and immensely relatable stories we’ve come to expect from these two great friends.   During their conversation, they share freshman year tales about parenthood, semi-retirement and spending 24/7 with their husbands, new jobs, and children starting at new schools. Life has truly offered these two ladies some interesting firsts, and, as usual, they have spun these experiences into laugh filled stories for us all to enjoy here today.

Until next time everyone….Cheers!

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In this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle revisit the topic of tipping. While Michelle is still easily pulled into the tipping game, Suzanne is holding strong with her new tipping strategy. A strategy that she finds very empowering!! 

From this conversation, the ladies move on to talk about a frustrating experience Michelle had on a recent flight. Even though Michelle knows that she did the right thing, she shares why she had such an intense reaction to it. 

Then, before wrapping up this week’s episode, Michelle shares this week’s ‘Something to Sip on'.  OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and contemplation.

And for those of you missing the monthly book club…please check out our social media for our suggested summer reading list. 

Until next time everyone….Cheers!

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

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Join us for Christmas in July! We are diving into the vault to revisit some of our favorite episodes. We hope you enjoy this one as much as we did. 

As you will discover, this season, all the way from Thanksgiving to New Years, is Michelle’s absolute favorite, and she and Suzanne have a lot of great stories and observations to provide some much needed cheer to everyone here today. Just a heads-up that, since they will be talking about the many ‘behind the scenes’ aspects of Christmas, you may want to listen to today’s episode in a kid free zone.   They begin by sharing some examples of the spirit of Christmas that have already taken place in their lives this year, and then review the status of their Christmas shopping so far. Our hosts go on to recount their stories about mall Santas as well as Christmas memories, traditions, and meals. They finish up this first Christmas episode of the year by reviewing their gift giving traditions and opinions. As we all know, 2020 has been a year unlike any other, making this lighthearted and thoroughly entertaining episode just what everyone needs to bring that joyful spirit of Christmas to life.

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

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In this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle talk about winning at the ‘points’ or ‘rewards’ game. Whether accumulating points from travel, gambling, shopping or fast food, Suzanne highlights the perks of being loyal to a brand, and how this loyality can be a money saving advantage to you!

Then, before wrapping up this week’s episode, Suzanne shares this week’s ‘Something to Sip on'.  OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and contemplation.

And for those of you missing the monthly book club…please check out our social media for our suggested summer reading list. 

Until next time everyone….Cheers!

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

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Why Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional! Listen in as the ladies discuss the pros and cons of having expectations. 

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s get down to sharing. 

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In this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle will be talking about things that make them feel out of place in today’s fast paced and every changing world. From using the word “please” to current tipping trends, they reflect on why it’s sometimes difficult to understand the logic of what’s going on around them. 

Before wrapping up this episode, Suzanne shares this week’s ‘Something to Sip on'.  OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and contemplation.

And for those of you missing the monthly book club…please check out our social media for our suggested summer reading list. While some books were selected by Suzanne, a couple were chosen by Michelle.  Any guesses on which books were picked by who?

This month’s featured book selection is: “Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy” by Elizabeth Beller 

Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy: Beller, Elizabeth: 9781982178963: Amazon.com: Books

Until next time everyone….Cheers!

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spirituallysituated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

Article referenced in this episode:

Americans have forgotten their manners, how to say 'please'

Some Americans have stopped tipping. Should you do the same?

It’s just orange juice and coffee for Michelle and Suzanne today as they recover from their weekend making joyful memories together with friends in Tucson. Given that, it makes perfect sense that the topic they have chosen to explore this week is the concept of ‘sparking joy’ – what it means, examples from their lives of what does and doesn’t spark joy for them, and how to make a conscious effort to find joy in daily life.   They start off by reviewing their weekend and what Michelle learned and observed during it, and then delve into their experiences with Marie Kondo’s exercise in sparking joy. Along the way, they share their own examples of what does and doesn’t spark joy for them, illustrate these with their trademark entertaining stories, and highlight the need to build joy into daily life and get rid of whatever doesn’t bring it.  Fittingly, they finish up the episode by defining the joyful exclamation ‘Skol!’. If the pandemic has taught us anything, it is that joy is an essential component in our lives, and our hosts’ words of wisdom and humor certainly provide that spark for listeners here today.

Until next time…

Cheers!

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spirituallysituated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional…

After taking a few minutes to catch up on life and a recent happening, Suzanne and Michelle are excited to talk about their recent trip to California. While the experience they share in today’s episode is not about Disneyland, the ladies quickly discovered that this California adventure had its own unique charm and magic. Listen in as Suzanne and Michelle excitingly recap the Tiffany Blue Book event.

Then, to wrap up this episode, Michelle shares this week's 'Something to Sip on.' ‘Something to Sip on’ is a quote selected by OJO that aims to spark contemplation and introspection.

And…For those listeners that miss the monthly book club, please check out our social media for the recommended summer reading list. Suzanne and Michelle have each selected books for this list – can you guess who chose which books?

This month’s featured book selection is: “Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy” by Elizabeth Beller 

Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy: Beller, Elizabeth: 9781982178963: Amazon.com: Books

Until next time everyone….Cheers!

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spirituallysituated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

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In this week's episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle delve into Savannah Guthrie's book "Mostly What God Does". While both ladies absolutely adored this book, they discuss how their unique reading styles influenced their individual perspectives. Tune in to discover the insights, and impact, this book had on each of them.

Before wrapping up this episode, Michelle has a few announcements to share with the listeners. These announcements are then followed by Suzanne's inspired 'Something to Sip on'.  OJO's 'Something to Sip on' features a quote intended to inspire reflection and contemplation.

Until June everyone….Cheers!

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spirituallysituated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

May’s book of the month:

Mostly What God Does: Reflections on Seeking and Finding His Love Everywhere: Guthrie, Savannah: 9781400341122: Amazon.com: Books

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In this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle will be chatting about Suzanne’s recent trip to Disneyland!! Has this most recent trip changed her opinion on the happiest place on earth?  Michelle is anxious to hear about her experience. 

After that discussion, Suzanne reminds listeners that May’s book of the month is “Mostly what God does" by Savannah Guthrie. This insightful narrative not only explores the author's touching relationship with God, but it also encouages readers to ponder their own unique and beautiful connection.

Then, before signing off, Suzanne will share this week’s 'Something to Sip on'.  OJO’s ‘Something to Sip on’ is a quote meant to inspire, or stimulate, reflection and contemplation.

Until next week….cheers!

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spirituallysituated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

May’s book of the month:

Mostly What God Does: Reflections on Seeking and Finding His Love Everywhere: Guthrie, Savannah: 9781400341122: Amazon.com: Books

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On this week's episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle discuss their upcoming trip to Los Angeles. While Michelle is feeling overwhelmed by the details and experience, Suzanne is fully embracing the excitement. Before moving on, Michelle eagerly shares the rest of Suzanne's travel plans with the listeners.

Next, the ladies will address a list of common packing mistakes.  Michelle easily admits to most of the mistakes, and as only a good friend can do, Suzanne adds even more insight..

Following this, Suzanne reminds listeners  that May's book of the month is "Mostly what God does" by Savannah Guthrie. This book not only delves into the author's heartfelt relationship with God but also encourages readers to reflect on their own unique connection.

Then, during wrap up, Michelle shares this week's 'Something to Sip on'.  This is a thought provoking quote related to the episode.  It is meant to inspire and provoke reflection and continued contemplation.

Until next week everyone…cheers!

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spirituallysituated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

May’s book of the month:

Mostly What God Does: Reflections on Seeking and Finding His Love Everywhere: Guthrie, Savannah: 9781400341122: Amazon.com: Books

Article referenced in this episode:

6 Common Packing Mistakes You Might Be Making — Daily Passport

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In this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle will have a fun conversation about Michelle's intriguing pick of the week - toilet paper. Following this, they will then transition to a conversation about vocabulary.  Michelle will even test Suzanne on her 8th grade vocabulary!  Of course, Suzanne will connect this topic to her favorite online game 'Wordle' from The NY Times. What does she want to share about ‘wordle’ today? Then to spark a little smile, Michelle will ask a question from the 'Joyful' edition of the Delve deck.

After that discussion, Suzanne reminds listeners that May’s book of the month is “Mostly what God does" by Savannah Guthrie. This insightful narrative not only explores the author's touching relationship with God, but it also encouages readers to ponder their own unique and beautiful connection.

Then, before signing off, Michelle shares this week’s 'Something to Sip on'.  This is a quote that is meant to inspire, or stimulate, reflection and contemplation.

Until next week….cheers!

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spirituallysituated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

May’s book of the month:

Mostly What God Does: Reflections on Seeking and Finding His Love Everywhere: Guthrie, Savannah: 9781400341122: Amazon.com: Books

Article referenced in this episode:

8th Grade Vocabulary Quiz | Quiz Daily

Delve deck:

Amazon.com: Boredwalk Delve Deck Joy Edition Conversation Cards for Couples, Family and Friends - Question Cards - Gratitude Practice Game for Adults : Toys & Games

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In this week's episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle will explore Laurence Leamer's book "Capote's Women: A true story of love, betrayal, and a swan song for the ages." This non-fiction narrative delves into Truman Capote's intricate relationships with his high-profile female friends (who he refers to as ‘his swans’). This captivating book introduces each woman, and not only sheds light on her larger than life public persona, but also her intentionally concealed private life struggles.  Struggles that their confidant, Capote, then exposed in the 1975 Esquire article ‘La Cōte Basque 1965’.  While the true identities of the characters in this article were loosely concealed, high society and the swans understood the comparisons to real life situations.  Capote created a messy situation for himself and the swans.  Listen in today, as Suzanne and Michelle discuss this situation, and share their thoughts on this unforgettable book, Capote and his beautiful unexpecting swans. 

Then before wrapping up this week’s episode, Suzanne announces that May’s book of the month is “Mostly what God does” by Savannah Guthrie. We will learn more about this book…next week. So, until then….cheers!

April’s book of the month:

https://www.amazon.com/Capotes-Women-True-Story-Betrayal/dp/0593328108/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1VC2I1D05GFA1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3had-qm9VEMA5gCNOVm2C_BJSBDroR6ceNeLfjZCxnUtW1E5DpMsIB4Bla9Aoxfn8PMqL4p6MygwnRdrAtvZzAvbq64_sjvLKm1U8uHWk_q_nixOGJ3Z8-OiUX8fSPZLHYiqfFPOpGn-9cUEX2AQ0UAUQMKK1IrNrTbXlCIYtkqpHh9orDJx_9AA8qMsldlSdXbNmptuPyxkJkDx9M_pfQ.GkuDX1Jig_e2m1QW3NHK7AyhgOvmD9ViiQp6lUzwyTo&dib_tag=se&keywords=capotes+women+book&qid=1710181028&sprefix=capote%2Caps%2C193&sr=8-1

FX series:

https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/feud

May’s book of the month:

https://www.amazon.com/Mostly-What-God-Does-Reflections/dp/1400341124/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=1B6ZWMWB4GIL9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.uiD8rwUSihDt-s0eabdosQ3wDXUABeUI6EpbaD2cE4Lo3LMzllSnEO8-yR1b8bZ0xF1gXtgjryTAADQcIi7RLr5ZkbHKpGdOSSdvJAX38zI35fRM4cFm9W5QaMWv5s7twOTiprM9ZLkPp50PWgYMYjpL9Lb9PZSFFdJ2LRXYjxwCDAkfsH7FtTbUJ_jNd8F_VHnDSzUjbN3O46UbYGkeng.YIco2wqdIZCQ2XTwLiyjmliCFfynKao0JVg71y7F1Fs&dib_tag=se&keywords=mostly+what+god+does+savannah+guthrie&qid=1714260725&sprefix=mostly%2Caps%2C152&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRm&psc=1

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Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spirituallysituated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

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This week on Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle explore the importance of lasting relationships with loved ones. They emphasize how life's highs and lows intertwine to form a shared history that brings profound depth, grace, understanding, and gratitude.

Then, before wrapping up this week's episode, Michelle reveals that OJO will be on a break next week.  However, they will return with a new episode on April 30th.  In that episode the ladies will discuss April's book of the month: "Capote's Women: A true story of love, betrayal, and a swan song for the ages" by Laurence Leamer. This nonfiction narrative is a deep dive into Truman Capote's relationships with his high-profile female companions.  This book will open up a discussion on friendships that conclude due to an unexpected betrayal. Stay tuned... and we will catch up with you in a couple weeks! Cheers!

**Also…if you are enjoying our podcast, please leave us a review.  We’d really appreciate it. Thank you in advance!!

April’s book of the month:

https://www.amazon.com/Capotes-Women-True-Story-Betrayal/dp/0593328108/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1VC2I1D05GFA1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3had-qm9VEMA5gCNOVm2C_BJSBDroR6ceNeLfjZCxnUtW1E5DpMsIB4Bla9Aoxfn8PMqL4p6MygwnRdrAtvZzAvbq64_sjvLKm1U8uHWk_q_nixOGJ3Z8-OiUX8fSPZLHYiqfFPOpGn-9cUEX2AQ0UAUQMKK1IrNrTbXlCIYtkqpHh9orDJx_9AA8qMsldlSdXbNmptuPyxkJkDx9M_pfQ.GkuDX1Jig_e2m1QW3NHK7AyhgOvmD9ViiQp6lUzwyTo&dib_tag=se&keywords=capotes+women+book&qid=1710181028&sprefix=capote%2Caps%2C193&sr=8-1

FX series:

https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/feud

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spirituallysituated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

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On this werk’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle discuss the significance of excellent customer service. Not only does it in enhance a shopping experience, but it also creates a working relationship moving forward. While chatting, the ladies will then recount a negative customer service encounter before sharing their most recent positive experience.

Following that, they will explore various awkward social scenarios, such as dealing with a lingering party guest, a friend’s negative communication, and a social media misstep. Listen in as they discuss their unique approaches to each situation.

Then, before wrapping up the episode, Michelle reminds listeners that April's book of the month is "Capote's Women: A true story of love, betrayal, and a swan song for the ages" by Laurence Leamer. This nonfiction narrative explores Truman Capote's relationships with his high society female acquaintances. These were all women that he admired for their beauty and elegance. He easily befriended them, yet ultimately betrayed them in his Esquire short story "La Côte Basque 1965" (an excerpt from his unfinished novel "Answered Prayers"). Interestingly, this book has also been adapted into the FX series "Feud: Capote vs The Swans."

Until next week everyone…Cheers!!

April’s book of the month:

https://www.amazon.com/Capotes-Women-True-Story-Betrayal/dp/0593328108/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1VC2I1D05GFA1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3had-qm9VEMA5gCNOVm2C_BJSBDroR6ceNeLfjZCxnUtW1E5DpMsIB4Bla9Aoxfn8PMqL4p6MygwnRdrAtvZzAvbq64_sjvLKm1U8uHWk_q_nixOGJ3Z8-OiUX8fSPZLHYiqfFPOpGn-9cUEX2AQ0UAUQMKK1IrNrTbXlCIYtkqpHh9orDJx_9AA8qMsldlSdXbNmptuPyxkJkDx9M_pfQ.GkuDX1Jig_e2m1QW3NHK7AyhgOvmD9ViiQp6lUzwyTo&dib_tag=se&keywords=capotes+women+book&qid=1710181028&sprefix=capote%2Caps%2C193&sr=8-1

FX series:

https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/feud

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spirituallysituated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

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On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle discuss another one of their differences when it comes to how they view the world. Michelle, whose frequent companion is guilt, listens in as Suzanne explains how she avoids feeling of guilt…especially around those things in life that are meant to bring a person joy. 

After that discussion, the ladies move onto the topic of “Empowerment”. Recently challenged, Suzanne will share how she kept her personal power (and cool) when dealing with situations that didn’t sit well with her.

Then, before wrapping up the episode, Michelle reminds listeners that April's book of the month is "Capote's Women: A true story of love, betrayal, and a swan song for the ages" by Laurence Leamer. This nonfiction narrative explores Truman Capote's relationships with his high society female acquaintances. These were all women that he admired for their beauty and elegance. He easily befriended them, yet ultimately betrayed them in his Esquire short story "La Côte Basque 1965" (an excerpt from his unfinished novel "Answered Prayers"). Interestingly, this book has also been adapted into the FX series "Feud: Capote vs The Swans."

Until next week everyone…Cheers!!

April’s book of the month:

https://www.amazon.com/Capotes-Women-True-Story-Betrayal/dp/0593328108/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1VC2I1D05GFA1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3had-qm9VEMA5gCNOVm2C_BJSBDroR6ceNeLfjZCxnUtW1E5DpMsIB4Bla9Aoxfn8PMqL4p6MygwnRdrAtvZzAvbq64_sjvLKm1U8uHWk_q_nixOGJ3Z8-OiUX8fSPZLHYiqfFPOpGn-9cUEX2AQ0UAUQMKK1IrNrTbXlCIYtkqpHh9orDJx_9AA8qMsldlSdXbNmptuPyxkJkDx9M_pfQ.GkuDX1Jig_e2m1QW3NHK7AyhgOvmD9ViiQp6lUzwyTo&dib_tag=se&keywords=capotes+women+book&qid=1710181028&sprefix=capote%2Caps%2C193&sr=8-1

FX series:

https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/feud

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spirituallysituated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

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On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle will discuss March’s book of the month, “Memoirs of a Geisha”, by Arthur Golden. This book, narrated as the lifelong memoirs of Chiyo / Sayuri, explores the mysterious world of Geishas.  While shedding some light on this veiled lifestyle, the author’s work stirred some controversy.  Listen in as the hosts discuss the controversy, before sharing their perspective and final thoughts on the book. 

Before wrapping up the episode, Michelle announces that April's book of the month is "Capote's Women: A true story of love, betrayal, and a swan song for the ages" by Laurence Leamer. This nonfiction narrative explores Truman Capote's relationships with his high society female acquaintances. These were all women that he admired for their beauty and elegance. He easily befriended them, yet ultimately betrayed them in his Esquire short story "La Côte Basque 1965" (an excerpt from his unfinished novel "Answered Prayers"). Interestingly, this book has also been adapted into the FX series "Feud: Capote vs The Swans."

Until next week everyone…Cheers!!

April’s book of the month:

https://www.amazon.com/Capotes-Women-True-Story-Betrayal/dp/0593328108/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1VC2I1D05GFA1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3had-qm9VEMA5gCNOVm2C_BJSBDroR6ceNeLfjZCxnUtW1E5DpMsIB4Bla9Aoxfn8PMqL4p6MygwnRdrAtvZzAvbq64_sjvLKm1U8uHWk_q_nixOGJ3Z8-OiUX8fSPZLHYiqfFPOpGn-9cUEX2AQ0UAUQMKK1IrNrTbXlCIYtkqpHh9orDJx_9AA8qMsldlSdXbNmptuPyxkJkDx9M_pfQ.GkuDX1Jig_e2m1QW3NHK7AyhgOvmD9ViiQp6lUzwyTo&dib_tag=se&keywords=capotes+women+book&qid=1710181028&sprefix=capote%2Caps%2C193&sr=8-1

FX series:

https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/feud

March’s book of the month:

https://www.amazon.com/Memoirs-Geisha-Novel-Arthur-Golden/dp/0679781587/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?crid=26KDFIR3FA2P8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.kEsAU00fdjkEJlNEO863yt7vdOK2e-NdqDUFeIAnHn0_omXTyKPO6w5qzIEy9WcvThAFWdQJMrJZW7kDg0ebC8kan7k-LwnaBzZ-V6L3yFFOFmCFuOJAilZPWHzDrQQr4VtqzyCvqsi95q6f2QprKDvVM-71UwhISObDiqlTC57CMBcG6f6mmByRwJc81YR4hjC_HcLfa9EWaJuAWr7wrA.A_qOU7ZZ5wS1fL7nrLIM55Wf6Tn1BFqJDDlfV2k_ig4&dib_tag=se&keywords=memoirs+of+a+geisha&qid=1709583240&sprefix=memoir%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-2

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spirituallysituated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

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On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle discuss the Universe's ever present role in our lives. The Universe, God or source, provides guidance that propels us along our journey. The key question is, are we tuning in? Are we aligning with the path, or are we resisting it? This choice significantly impacts our life experiences. During this discussion, Suzanne references Gabrielle Bernstein’s book "The Universe Has Your Back", sparking an insightful conversation centered on grace, trust, and love.

Then, before this episode concludes, Suzanne shares that March’s book of the month will be “Memoirs of a Geisha” by Arthur Golden. This novel takes readers back in time, and gives then a glimpse into the mysterious world of Geishas 

Until next week everyone…Cheers!!

March’s book of the month:

https://www.amazon.com/Memoirs-Geisha-Novel-Arthur-Golden/dp/0679781587/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?crid=26KDFIR3FA2P8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.kEsAU00fdjkEJlNEO863yt7vdOK2e-NdqDUFeIAnHn0_omXTyKPO6w5qzIEy9WcvThAFWdQJMrJZW7kDg0ebC8kan7k-LwnaBzZ-V6L3yFFOFmCFuOJAilZPWHzDrQQr4VtqzyCvqsi95q6f2QprKDvVM-71UwhISObDiqlTC57CMBcG6f6mmByRwJc81YR4hjC_HcLfa9EWaJuAWr7wrA.A_qOU7ZZ5wS1fL7nrLIM55Wf6Tn1BFqJDDlfV2k_ig4&dib_tag=se&keywords=memoirs+of+a+geisha&qid=1709583240&sprefix=memoir%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-2

Link to “The Universe Has Your Back”:

https://www.amazon.com/Universe-Has-Your-Back-Transform/dp/1401946550/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=2OGWQTNTUVJ14&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.hvU05jSozvSpRcd4shl6mScADZY76GQs5RzM-UDxkPihj-o1V-qQdruF3RY2S_zlqpFPYmKqaBQC0sbHIZluW2LOdUR9_F9pi3MIFxTAB7ftNtXzZaWNmsMYKMCQjpl7bzXtx9u232W2eC6GUuPy8I3LcZ8WVU6nw_f4Xa7gUZHJiw5ayeNoaDWWqPnBwwJBW41-abhwr9qc2B7Km2lqIw.fE4gpvyju3_ZNnAdb_KW2SFy4-5eTfLBysm_MWHd5Y4&dib_tag=se&keywords=gabby+bernstein+books&qid=1710013963&sprefix=gavby+bern%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-1

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spirituallysituated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

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On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle will dive into a topic close to Suzanne's heart: always having an escape plan!  Calm, cool and collected on the surface, her escape plan is ready just in case she needs to exit a location quickly.  Typically, her plan focuses solely on her own escape, but recently, she started to worry about how her plan would be impacted if she had a loved one with her who required some extra assistance.  Her distress over this realization has led to some deep conversations. Today, the ladies will share their thoughts on this topic. 

Then, before this episode concludes, Suzanne remind listeners that March’s book of the month is “Memoirs of a Geisha” by Arthur Golden. This novel takes readers back in time, and gives then a glimpse into the mysterious world of Geishas 

Until next week everyone…Cheers!!

March’s book of the month:

https://www.amazon.com/Memoirs-Geisha-Novel-Arthur-Golden/dp/0679781587/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?crid=26KDFIR3FA2P8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.kEsAU00fdjkEJlNEO863yt7vdOK2e-NdqDUFeIAnHn0_omXTyKPO6w5qzIEy9WcvThAFWdQJMrJZW7kDg0ebC8kan7k-LwnaBzZ-V6L3yFFOFmCFuOJAilZPWHzDrQQr4VtqzyCvqsi95q6f2QprKDvVM-71UwhISObDiqlTC57CMBcG6f6mmByRwJc81YR4hjC_HcLfa9EWaJuAWr7wrA.A_qOU7ZZ5wS1fL7nrLIM55Wf6Tn1BFqJDDlfV2k_ig4&dib_tag=se&keywords=memoirs+of+a+geisha&qid=1709583240&sprefix=memoir%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-2

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spiritually situated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

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On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle discuss February’s book of the month,  “Eligible” by Curtis Sittenfeld. This book was selected because it puts a contemporary twist on Michelle’s favorite novel, “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen.  During this conversation, Michelle discovers that this retelling was commissioned by ‘The Austen Society’.  With that in mind, how did this modernized version compare to the original?  Both ladies have a lot to share with the listeners. 

Then, before this episode concludes, Suzanne shares that March’s book of the month will be “Memoirs of a Geisha” by Arthur Golden. This novel takes readers back in time, and gives then a glimpse into the mysterious world of Geishas 

Until next week everyone…Cheers!!

March’s book of the month:

https://www.amazon.com/Memoirs-Geisha-Novel-Arthur-Golden/dp/0679781587/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?crid=26KDFIR3FA2P8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.kEsAU00fdjkEJlNEO863yt7vdOK2e-NdqDUFeIAnHn0_omXTyKPO6w5qzIEy9WcvThAFWdQJMrJZW7kDg0ebC8kan7k-LwnaBzZ-V6L3yFFOFmCFuOJAilZPWHzDrQQr4VtqzyCvqsi95q6f2QprKDvVM-71UwhISObDiqlTC57CMBcG6f6mmByRwJc81YR4hjC_HcLfa9EWaJuAWr7wrA.A_qOU7ZZ5wS1fL7nrLIM55Wf6Tn1BFqJDDlfV2k_ig4&dib_tag=se&keywords=memoirs+of+a+geisha&qid=1709583240&sprefix=memoir%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-2

February’s book of the month: https://www.amazon.com/Eligible-modern-retelling-Prejudice-Project/dp/0812980344/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3Q3XXPLKE01PF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.cX5r6LDLfmD4gPJdIDDpmFaQEmes_WGgUcBvpGRY2o_5IxP2kM0kRqrFzsejhJt6Gu2_o7U041jnz9916I2UZgPzQI8xkm2JSw9hmzW58YpwQ2bNxm3FATGefYttvNmjje8Z1L4c-tfetBmIFywB-ThGbEhnI-45YMX_Go_Dx2RdiHM2A4j4z3gWfRchtOXuYUfcvCM0yhP-G6Wcc_r7qQ.Ncdi15J3uafPrXuM2ZKsN-6FT3vH2-TtbJDpd_JkKLw&dib_tag=se&keywords=eligible+curtis+sittenfeld&qid=1709583751&sprefix=eligible%2Caps%2C162&sr=8-1

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spiritually situated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

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On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle delve into the remaining details of their cruise vacation.  They will not only share the highlights, but also the major setback that brought their South American adventure to an unexpected (& for some a teary-eyed) end. 

Then, as this episode wraps up, Michelle reminds the listeners that next week they will be discussing the book “Eligible” by Curtis Sittenfield.  This book, is a modern day retelling of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice”.  

Until next week everyone…Cheers!!

February’s book of the month:

https://www.amazon.com/Eligible-modern-retelling-Prejudice-Project/dp/0812980344/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=BJOC5I9P3K8D&keywords=eligible+by+curtis+sittenfeld&qid=1706596986&sprefix=+eligible+by%2Caps%2C138&sr=8-1

If you are feeling really ambitious:

https://www.amazon.com/Pride-Prejudice-Jane-Austen/dp/0141439513/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1U7JKJTWTOFXB&keywords=pride+and+prejudice+book+jane+austen&qid=1706597044&sprefix=pride%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-1

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On this week’s episode of OJO, Suzanne and Michelle are back from their winter vacation.  Tired and a little frustrated, there is so much that the ladies want to unpack and share with the listeners. Grab your life vests everyone, this week’s episode -and next week’s conclusion- will be a doozy. 

Then, as this episode comes to an end, Michelle reminds the listeners that they will be reading the book “Eligible” by Curtis Sittenfield in February. This book, is a modern day retelling of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice”.  Michelle hopes that the drama and angst found in the book will be February’s perfect companion. 

Until next week everyone…Cheers!!

February’s book of the month:

https://www.amazon.com/Eligible-modern-retelling-Prejudice-Project/dp/0812980344/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=BJOC5I9P3K8D&keywords=eligible+by+curtis+sittenfeld&qid=1706596986&sprefix=+eligible+by%2Caps%2C138&sr=8-1

If you are feeling really ambitious:

https://www.amazon.com/Pride-Prejudice-Jane-Austen/dp/0141439513/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1U7JKJTWTOFXB&keywords=pride+and+prejudice+book+jane+austen&qid=1706597044&sprefix=pride%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-1

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Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spiritually situated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

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On this week’s episode of OJO, Suzanne and Michelle announce that Orange Juice Optional will be back for an exciting new season of podcast episodes. In celebration, the duo will then share the valuable insights they’ve gained over the past year. They will cover not only the highs of the season, but also the lows, and everything in between. With joyful hearts, they express their thankfulness for the unwavering support of their listeners, and they encourage everyone to keep an ear out for upcoming episodes. 

Then, as this episode comes to an end, Michelle reminds the listeners that they will be reading the book “Eligible” by Curtis Sittenfield in February. This book, is a modern day retelling of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice”.  Michelle hopes that the drama and angst found in the book will be February’s perfect companion. 

Until next week everyone…Cheers!!

February’s book of the month:

https://www.amazon.com/Eligible-modern-retelling-Prejudice-Project/dp/0812980344/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=BJOC5I9P3K8D&keywords=eligible+by+curtis+sittenfeld&qid=1706596986&sprefix=+eligible+by%2Caps%2C138&sr=8-1

If you are feeling really ambitious:

https://www.amazon.com/Pride-Prejudice-Jane-Austen/dp/0141439513/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1U7JKJTWTOFXB&keywords=pride+and+prejudice+book+jane+austen&qid=1706597044&sprefix=pride%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-1

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spiritually situated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

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In this week's episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle reflect on a heartwarming experience they recently had. A couple weeks ago, they received an unexpected letter in the mail that brought them immense joy.  It’s that joy that then sparked this discussion about the fading art of letter writing.  

After some thoughtful conversation on that topic, the discussion naturally flows into the “Art of gift giving” and a social dilemma involving regifting.  The ladies will discuss both sides of the regifting debate leaving it up to the listeners to decide – is regifting ever a compliment to the original gift giver? Tune in to hear their thoughts on this dilemma. 

Then, as this episode comes to an end, Michelle reminds the listeners that they will be reading the book “Eligible” by Curtis Sittenfield in February. This book, is a modern day retelling of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice”.  Michelle hopes that the drama and angst found in the book will be February’s perfect companion. 

Until next week everyone…Cheers!!

February’s book of the month:

https://www.amazon.com/Eligible-modern-retelling-Prejudice-Project/dp/0812980344/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=BJOC5I9P3K8D&keywords=eligible+by+curtis+sittenfeld&qid=1706596986&sprefix=+eligible+by%2Caps%2C138&sr=8-1

If you are feeling really ambitious:

https://www.amazon.com/Pride-Prejudice-Jane-Austen/dp/0141439513/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1U7JKJTWTOFXB&keywords=pride+and+prejudice+book+jane+austen&qid=1706597044&sprefix=pride%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-1

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spiritually situated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

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In this week’s episode of OJO, after a quick update from South America, Suzanne and Michelle will discuss “The Book of Joy” by Desmond Tutu, the Dalai Lama and Douglas Abrams.  While both of the ladies found this book inspiring, Suzanne, of course, had a couple ‘objections’ to share. Her thought provoking words will surely leave the listeners with an early ‘something to sip on’.

Then, as this episode comes to an end, Michelle reveals that the book they will be reading in February is “Eligible” by Curtis Sittenfield.  This book, is a modern day retelling of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice”.  Michelle hopes that the drama and angst found in the book will be February’s perfect companion. 

Until next week everyone…Cheers!!

February’s book of the month:

https://www.amazon.com/Eligible-modern-retelling-Prejudice-Project/dp/0812980344/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=BJOC5I9P3K8D&keywords=eligible+by+curtis+sittenfeld&qid=1706596986&sprefix=+eligible+by%2Caps%2C138&sr=8-1

If you are feeling really ambitious:

https://www.amazon.com/Pride-Prejudice-Jane-Austen/dp/0141439513/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1U7JKJTWTOFXB&keywords=pride+and+prejudice+book+jane+austen&qid=1706597044&sprefix=pride%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-1

January’s book of the month:

https://www.amazon.com/Book-Joy-Lasting-Happiness-Changing/dp/0399185046/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3OF1812AOHNNU&keywords=book+of+joy&qid=1702697301&sprefix=book+of+joy%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-1

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spiritually situated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

In this week’s episode of OJO, Suzanne and Michelle will be talking about one of Suzanne’s least favorite subjects - Winter!!  While discussing cold, snow, ice and short days, surely the ladies will agree that winter has some redeeming qualities.  Or maybe not!! Listen in to find out.

Then, as this episode comes to an end, Suzanne reminds listeners that the book they will be reading in January is “The book of Joy” by Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama. Both men are inspiring figures, and ambassadors of good will for all.  

Until next week everyone…Cheers!!

January’s book of the month:

https://www.amazon.com/Book-Joy-Lasting-Happiness-Changing/dp/0399185046/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3OF1812AOHNNU&keywords=book+of+joy&qid=1702697301&sprefix=book+of+joy%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-1

Articles referenced in this episode:

https://www.foxnews.com/media/gen-z-employee-shocked-depressing-9-5-work-schedule?intcmp=fb_fnc&fbclid=IwAR3mXN_oMK32C1NMzCObreRo023UFqDjLr2hQyu3zV9kjfKm_z6gmuoJGq4_aem_ARUzjBLZRfWd_pV02vc3S_QbL-5etiQknuhYCsYOUWjXCS6kjFDPMahN1W8tJ2KNVVc

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Hey everyone and welcome to Orange Juice Optional! 

In this week’s episode, Suzanne and Michelle quickly jump into an inspired conversation about social dilemmas, aka awkward social situations.  The ladies agree that the trickiest part about these ‘situations’, is that they often catch a person by surprise and at inopportune times. While we can’t stop them from occurring, the ladies will have some fun as they offer their advice on how to handle a variety of uncomfortable situations. 

Then, as this episode comes to an end, Suzanne reminds listeners that the book they will be reading in January is “The book of Joy” by Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama. Both men are inspiring figures, and ambassadors of good will for all.  

Until January 23rd everyone…Cheers!!

January’s book of the month:

https://www.amazon.com/Book-Joy-Lasting-Happiness-Changing/dp/0399185046/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3OF1812AOHNNU&keywords=book+of+joy&qid=1702697301&sprefix=book+of+joy%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-1

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Greetings, and welcome to Orange Juice Optional's first podcast episode of 2024! 

In this week’s episode, Suzanne and Michelle will be saying good-bye to the calendar year 2023.  As they do, the ladies will be discussing last year’s “best ofs”.   Listen in as the ladies share their favorite moments, meals, books, and so much more of 2023. 

As this episode comes to an end, Suzanne reminds listeners that the book they will be reading in January is “The book of Joy” by Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama. Both men are inspiring figures, and ambassadors of good will for all.  

Until next week everyone…Cheers!!

January’s book of the month:

https://www.amazon.com/Book-Joy-Lasting-Happiness-Changing/dp/0399185046/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3OF1812AOHNNU&keywords=book+of+joy&qid=1702697301&sprefix=book+of+joy%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-1

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spiritually situated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

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In this episode of "Orange Juice Optional" we are diving into the book "One Day in December" by Josie Silver!  While Michelle couldn't get enough of this book's bubbly holiday vibe, Suzanne might have felt differently about its predictable plot line. Tune in and find out what both ladies had to say!! It may surprise you. 

Then, before we say goodbye, Suzanne shares that in January, they will be cozying up with "The Book of Joy" by none other than Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama. These two legends are like sunshine in human form.  They posess grace, and they spread positivity, love and gratitude wherever they go. 

Now, let's say good-bye to Christmas and wrap up the year 2023! It’s time to welcome in 2024 with some serious joy, and excitement about the year to come. 

Until 2024…..CHEERS!!!

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spiritually situated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

January’s 2024 book of the month: https://www.amazon.com/Book-Joy-Lasting-Happiness-Changing/dp/0399185046/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3OF1812AOHNNU&keywords=book+of+joy&qid=1702697301&sprefix=book+of+joy%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-1

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Can you feel the jingle bells and smell the gingerbread? Christmas is practically knocking on our door, and what better way to celebrate than with some festive fun? It is time to get cozy with some festive feels! In this episode, we talk all about christmas trees and the most famous christmas movie quotes, those flicks that make us laugh, cry, and believe in the spirit of the season. 

Remember, Christmas is about more than just presents. It is about spending time with loved ones, creating new memories, and spreading a little joy. Please do not forget to share your favorite Christmas movie quotes and movie recommendations with us! Let us spread the Christmas cheer together!

Tune in!

What You Will Learn:

• [00:00] Episode intro and what’s in for you
• [02:03] A quote from the previous episode that we can't let go
• [10:01] Suzanne’s most favorite christmas movie quote
• [12:09] A toy is never truly happy until a child loves it
• [13:21] Christmas is a time to be with the ones you love
• [15:18] Faith is believing in things when common sense tells you not to
• [17:58] You can mess with a lot of things, but you can't mess with kids on christmas
• [21:34] Christmas movies you can consider
• [25:03] A bit about our book read pick for December
• [27:57] Wrap up and end of the show

Standout Quotes:

• “In my youth, I believed in somewhere else. I put my faith in travel, and now I am a tree.”- [02:03]
• “So many people think that their mistakes are a sign of failure. However, our mindset around mistakes creates a foundation for who we are.”- [07:28]
• “Christmas is a time to be with the people that you love. ”-[13:22]

Stay Connected

December’s book of the month: https://www.amazon.com/One-Day-December-Josie-Silver/dp/0525574689/

Link to holiday movie quotes: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/christmas-ideas/g30244442/christmas-movie-quotes/

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In this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne shares with listeners the frustration that she felt after a recent visit to a doctor while on vacation. Knowing that Suzanne is already riled up, Michelle then asks her about a recent experience that she had with her bank. Sounds like Suzanne had a rough week!  

Next, Michelle introduces a new segment called “What would Suzanne do?”  Suzanne is more then happy to give her sound advice on the two situations that she is asked about.  

To close out this episode, Michelle reminds listeners that the book they will be reading in December is “One Day in December” by Josie Silver. This light-hearted Christmas read will give listeners a warm and cozy feeling.

Until next week everyone…Cheers!!

One Day in December by Josie Silver

https://www.amazon.com/One-Day-December-Josie-Silver/dp/0525574689/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1H2A3WRII68SP&keywords=one+day+in+december+by+josie+silver&qid=1700011039&sprefix=one+day+%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-1

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Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spiritually situated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

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In the latest episode of "Orange Juice Optional," our hosts delve into November's book of the month, "The First Ladies" by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. The book explores the deep friendship between Eleanor Roosevelt and Mary McLeod Bethune during the pre-civil rights era. Despite numerous societal challenges, the two friends worked together to create a better world for all.

As the episode concludes, Michelle excitedly announces December's book of the month, "One Day in December" by Josie Silver. This heartwarming Christmas read promises to be a delightful escape into a Hallmark-style holiday story.

Until next week, cheers to all our listeners.

A link to November’s book if the month: 

https://www.amazon.com/First-Ladies-Marie-Benedict/dp/0593440285/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=2XZW0GPLYBGNZ&keywords=the+first+ladies+marie+benedict&qid=1698514204&sprefix=the+first%2Caps%2C211&sr=8-1

One Day in December by Josie Silver

https://www.amazon.com/One-Day-December-Josie-Silver/dp/0525574689/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1H2A3WRII68SP&keywords=one+day+in+december+by+josie+silver&qid=1700011039&sprefix=one+day+%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-1

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In this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Michelle is feeling inspired by the Holiday season! While Suzanne isn’t quite there yet, Michelle will do her best to spread a little Christmas Cheer.  Will her enthusiasm rub off on Suzanne?  Listen in to find out. 

As the conversation draws to an end, Suzanne reminds listeners that November’s book of the month is “The First Ladies” by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray.  They also share that due to timing issues, this book will be discussed next week.  

Then Michelle announces that the next book they will be reading is  “One Day in December” by Josie Silver.  This book is a light-hearted Christmas read.  Based on that description alone, of course, Michelle made this book selection.  

Until next week everyone…Cheers!!

A link to November’s book if the month: 

https://www.amazon.com/First-Ladies-Marie-Benedict/dp/0593440285/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=2XZW0GPLYBGNZ&keywords=the+first+ladies+marie+benedict&qid=1698514204&sprefix=the+first%2Caps%2C211&sr=8-1

One Day in December by Josie Silver

https://www.amazon.com/One-Day-December-Josie-Silver/dp/0525574689/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1H2A3WRII68SP&keywords=one+day+in+december+by+josie+silver&qid=1700011039&sprefix=one+day+%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-1

Links:

https://www.signupgenius.com/groups/would-you-rather-holiday-questions.cfm

https://www.perkins.org/wp-content/uploads/elearning-media/would-you-rather-Christmas-edition-for-kids.pdf

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In this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, the ladies will be talking about Michelle’s recent trip to visit Suzanne in Scottsdale.  During this visit, they talked about spouses, shopping styles, obnoxious drivers and decorating for Christmas early. They are going to be sharing those observations, and so much more, in today’s episode. 

As the conversation concludes, Suzanne reminds listeners that November’s book of the month is “The First Ladies” by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray.  The ladies also share, that because of scheduling, November’s book will now be discussed the first week of December. 

Until next week everyone…Cheers!!

A link to November’s book if the month: 

https://www.amazon.com/First-Ladies-Marie-Benedict/dp/0593440285/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=2XZW0GPLYBGNZ&keywords=the+first+ladies+marie+benedict&qid=1698514204&sprefix=the+first%2Caps%2C211&sr=8-1

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Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spiritually situated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

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In this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, we find that Suzanne has just returned from her trip to Singapore and Tokyo. Listen in as the ladies talk about Suzanne’s reaction to both locations. While Suzanne’s overall reaction was surprising to her, Michelle knew she’d find her comforts and have a great vacation.

As the episode concludes, Suzanne reminds listeners that November’s book of the month is “The First Ladies” by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray.

Until next week everyone…Cheers!!

A link to November’s book if the month:

https://www.amazon.com/First-Ladies-Marie-Benedict/dp/0593440285/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=2XZW0GPLYBGNZ&keywords=the+first+ladies+marie+benedict&qid=1698514204&sprefix=the+first%2Caps%2C211&sr=8-1

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In this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle will be discussing October’s Book of the Month - “Tom Lake” by Ann Patchett.

As the episode concludes, Suzanne reminds listeners that November’s book of the month is “The First Ladies” by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray.

Until next week everyone…Cheers!!

A link to November’s book if the month:

https://www.amazon.com/First-Ladies-Marie-Benedict/dp/0593440285/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=2XZW0GPLYBGNZ&keywords=the+first+ladies+marie+benedict&qid=1698514204&sprefix=the+first%2Caps%2C211&sr=8-1

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In this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne is worked up about her upcoming travels to Foreign destinations that are new to her. Michelle will be a supportive friend, as Suzanne shares all the reasons that she is apprehensive about going.

To get this episode in, October’s book club episode has been pushed back to next week. Stepping into the Nostalgia presented by Tom Lake, the ladies will have plenty to discuss.

As the episode concludes, Suzanne introduces November’s book of the month. In November, we will be reading “The First Ladies” by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray.

Until next week everyone…Cheers!!

A link to October’s book of the month:

https://www.amazon.com/Tom-Lake-Novel-Ann-Patchett/dp/006332752X/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=77KMZKMLR30U&keywords=tom+lake&qid=1696030341&sprefix=tom+lak%2Caps%2C258&sr=8-1

A link to November’s book if the month:

https://www.amazon.com/First-Ladies-Marie-Benedict/dp/0593440285/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=2XZW0GPLYBGNZ&keywords=the+first+ladies+marie+benedict&qid=1698514204&sprefix=the+first%2Caps%2C211&sr=8-1

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In this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle will be talking about traveling to an International destination that is unfamiliar to them. When faced with the unknown, they talk about how you can prepare yourself for a new adventure and experience.

Then, Michelle will quiz Suzanne on international dinner etiquette. Both ladies quickly discover that this is a topic they need to learn more about.

As the episode concludes, Michelle will remind the listeners that “Tom Lake” by Ann Patchett is the book they are reading in October.

Until next week everyone…Cheers!!

For your quiz-taking and reading enjoyment, please check out the articles referenced in this episode:

https://terrancetalkstravel.com/ten-things-you-should-know-before-traveling-to-a-place-youve-never-been-before/#:~:text=Find%20out%20what's%20there.,safe%20an%20area%20is%2C%20etc.

https://www.amexessentials.com/dining-food-etiquette-quiz/

A link to October’s book of the month:

https://www.amazon.com/Tom-Lake-Novel-Ann-Patchett/dp/006332752X/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=77KMZKMLR30U&keywords=tom+lake&qid=1696030341&sprefix=tom+lak%2Caps%2C258&sr=8-1

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Before this episode concludes, Michelle will introduce listeners to the book “Tom Lake” by Ann Patchett. This book is a NY Times bestseller and is OJO’s October book of the month.  Please read along with us!  We will be reviewing the book later this month. 

The ladies will be on hiatus next week but will be back with a new episode on 10/24/23. Until then, check out our social media accounts.  Cheers!!

For your enjoyment, check out the articles referenced in this episode:

https://batonrougebehavioral.com/fear-vs-anxiety-understanding-the-difference/#:~:text=Fear%20is%20an%20emotional%20reaction,with%20no%20trigger%20at%20all.

https://psychcentral.com/anxiety/taking-on-anxiety-and-the-irrational-fears-in-your-life

A link to October’s book of the month:

https://www.amazon.com/Tom-Lake-Novel-Ann-Patchett/dp/006332752X/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=77KMZKMLR30U&keywords=tom+lake&qid=1696030341&sprefix=tom+lak%2Caps%2C258&sr=8-1

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While it wasn’t introduced in this week’s episode, the book we will be reading in October is “Tom Lake” by Ann Patchett. This book is a New York Times bestseller.

Here is a link to October’s book of the month:

https://www.amazon.com/Tom-Lake-Novel-Ann-Patchett/dp/006332752X/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=77KMZKMLR30U&keywords=tom+lake&qid=1696030341&sprefix=tom+lak%2Caps%2C258&sr=8-1

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In this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle will be talking about September’s book of the month - “Trust” by Herman Diaz.

Then, to close this episode out, Suzanne will share this week’s “Something to Sip on”. This is a quote, or words of wisdom, that are shared to inspire others. So, enjoy…& until next week…Cheers!!

A link to September’s book of the month:

https://www.amazon.com/Trust-Pulitzer-Prize-Winner-Hernan/dp/0593420322/ref=pd_aw_ci_mcx_mh_mcx_views_1?pd_rd_w=YPviU&content-id=amzn1.sym.fd1bcf73-0bd1-4593-9619-21db50d4d761%3Aamzn1.symc.2b06b7e8-a86c-4e6e-b02c-90d58278f4f1&pf_rd_p=fd1bcf73-0bd1-4593-9619-21db50d4d761&pf_rd_r=WEBKA2JGE3TQ5RHHS8JS&pd_rd_wg=UsWtp&pd_rd_r=c767bc5c-2b4e-43e4-a066-0fb1d764cf44&pd_rd_i=0593420322

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In this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle will be talking about those everyday items, or gadgets, that have made our lives so much easier. 

Then, before this episode concludes, Suzanne will remind the listeners that September’s book of the Month is “Trust” by Hernan Diaz (please find the link below). Michelle will then share this week’s “Something to Sip on”.  This is a quote, or words of wisdom, that are shared to inspire others. So, enjoy…& until next week…Cheers!!

A link to September’s book of the month:

https://www.amazon.com/Trust-Pulitzer-Prize-Winner-Hernan/dp/0593420322/ref=pd_aw_ci_mcx_mh_mcx_views_1?pd_rd_w=YPviU&content-id=amzn1.sym.fd1bcf73-0bd1-4593-9619-21db50d4d761%3Aamzn1.symc.2b06b7e8-a86c-4e6e-b02c-90d58278f4f1&pf_rd_p=fd1bcf73-0bd1-4593-9619-21db50d4d761&pf_rd_r=WEBKA2JGE3TQ5RHHS8JS&pd_rd_wg=UsWtp&pd_rd_r=c767bc5c-2b4e-43e4-a066-0fb1d764cf44&pd_rd_i=0593420322

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In this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle will be talking about Suzanne’s current backyard and home remodeling projects.  Knowing that she will have “to love and live with” the finished design, her frustrations are mounting with all the current day missteps and set backs.  Will the end results be worth all of this frustration?  It could be December before we have an answer to that question. 

As this episode concludes, Suzanne will remind the listeners that September’s book of the Month is “Trust” by Hernan Diaz (please find the link below). Suzanne will then share this week’s “Something to Sip on”.  This is a quote, or words of wisdom, that are shared to inspire others. So, enjoy…& until next week…Cheers!!

A link to September’s book of the month:

https://www.amazon.com/Trust-Pulitzer-Prize-Winner-Hernan/dp/0593420322/ref=pd_aw_ci_mcx_mh_mcx_views_1?pd_rd_w=YPviU&content-id=amzn1.sym.fd1bcf73-0bd1-4593-9619-21db50d4d761%3Aamzn1.symc.2b06b7e8-a86c-4e6e-b02c-90d58278f4f1&pf_rd_p=fd1bcf73-0bd1-4593-9619-21db50d4d761&pf_rd_r=WEBKA2JGE3TQ5RHHS8JS&pd_rd_wg=UsWtp&pd_rd_r=c767bc5c-2b4e-43e4-a066-0fb1d764cf44&pd_rd_i=0593420322

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In this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle will be taking a look at their different character traits. Please listen in, as they discuss the traits that they hold most dear to their hearts.

After that discussion, the ladies will be taking a “would you rather” character traits quiz. This quiz will identify the one character trait that they both despise most in the world! Surprisingly, or not, it’s the same trait. Before listening, do you have a guess on what that trait might be?

As this episode concludes, Suzanne will remind the listeners that September’s book of the Month is “Trust” by Hernan Diaz (please find the link below). Michelle will then share this week’s “Something to Sip on”.  This is a quote, or words of wisdom, that are shared to inspire others. So, enjoy…& until next week…Cheers!!

A link to September’s book of the month:

https://www.amazon.com/Trust-Pulitzer-Prize-Winner-Hernan/dp/0593420322/ref=pd_aw_ci_mcx_mh_mcx_views_1?pd_rd_w=YPviU&content-id=amzn1.sym.fd1bcf73-0bd1-4593-9619-21db50d4d761%3Aamzn1.symc.2b06b7e8-a86c-4e6e-b02c-90d58278f4f1&pf_rd_p=fd1bcf73-0bd1-4593-9619-21db50d4d761&pf_rd_r=WEBKA2JGE3TQ5RHHS8JS&pd_rd_wg=UsWtp&pd_rd_r=c767bc5c-2b4e-43e4-a066-0fb1d764cf44&pd_rd_i=0593420322

Driving article:

https://www.havasunews.com/news/arizona-has-most-confrontational-drivers-in-the-nation/article_487b024e-4610-11ee-a264-a35524863222.html

Would you rather quiz: https://www.baamboozle.com/game/480347

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Why hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional! 

This is a book club episode!!!  So…Listen in as Suzanne and Michelle discuss the book “The Last Thing He Told her” by Laura Dave. While both ladies agree that this book was an entertaining summer read, Suzanne, the avid reader, can’t help but share a few minor literary critiques of her own. 

Before this episode concludes, Suzanne introduces September’s book of the Month. Suzanne has chosen “Trust” by Hernan Diaz (please find the link below).

To close out this episode, Suzanne will then share this week’s “Something to Sip on”.  This is a quote, or words of wisdom, that are shared to inspire others. So, enjoy…& until next week…Cheers!!

A link to September’s book of the month:

https://www.amazon.com/Trust-Pulitzer-Prize-Winner-Hernan/dp/0593420322/ref=pd_aw_ci_mcx_mh_mcx_views_1?pd_rd_w=YPviU&content-id=amzn1.sym.fd1bcf73-0bd1-4593-9619-21db50d4d761%3Aamzn1.symc.2b06b7e8-a86c-4e6e-b02c-90d58278f4f1&pf_rd_p=fd1bcf73-0bd1-4593-9619-21db50d4d761&pf_rd_r=WEBKA2JGE3TQ5RHHS8JS&pd_rd_wg=UsWtp&pd_rd_r=c767bc5c-2b4e-43e4-a066-0fb1d764cf44&pd_rd_i=0593420322

A link to August’s  book of the month:

https://www.amazon.com/Last-Thing-He-Told-Me/dp/1501171356/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=DP87FFLJQD24&keywords=the+last+thing+he+told+me+a+novel&qid=1690654553&sprefix=the+last+thin%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1

The today show:

https://www.today.com/video/inside-the-early-bird-dinner-trend-brought-on-during-the-pandemic-148924485988

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Why hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional! 

Listen in as Suzanne and Michelle discuss the fires that recently devestated Maui, Hawaii. After sending their love and prayers to the people of Hawaii, the ladies (with the help of the red cross.org) then discuss steps that can be taken ahead of time, so that your family is prepared for an emergency situation. 

Before this episode concludes, Michelle reminds listeners that OJO’s August book of the month is  ‘The last thing he told me’ by Laura Dave. 

To close out this episode, Michelle will then share this week’s “Something to Sip on”.  This is a quote, or words of wisdom, that are shared to inspire others. So, enjoy…& until next week…Cheers!!

Link to the Red Cross:

https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies.html

A link to August’s  book of the month:

https://www.amazon.com/Last-Thing-He-Told-Me/dp/1501171356/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=DP87FFLJQD24&keywords=the+last+thing+he+told+me+a+novel&qid=1690654553&sprefix=the+last+thin%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1

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Why hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional! 

Listen in as Suzanne and Michelle discuss recent annoying experiences with travel. You will hear a feisty and irritated Suzanne (as she’s been given the floor), talk about everything from inconsiderate people on shuttle rides, to snail paced TSA lines, to people who don’t follow the simple rules of travel etiquette. She’s fired up!! Especially as she shares that all these events took place on the same morning of travel. 

Before this episode concludes, Michelle reminds listeners that OJO’s August book of the month is  ‘The last thing he told me’ by Laura Dave. This book is a fictional mystery and would be a perfect traveling companion. 

Than, to close out this episode, Suzanne will share this week’s “Something to Sip on”.  This is a quote, or words of wisdom, that are shared to inspire others. So, enjoy…& until next week…Cheers!!

A link to August’s  book of the month:

https://www.amazon.com/Last-Thing-He-Told-Me/dp/1501171356/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=DP87FFLJQD24&keywords=the+last+thing+he+told+me+a+novel&qid=1690654553&sprefix=the+last+thin%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1

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Why hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional! 

Listen in as Suzanne and Michelle FINALLY discuss July’s book of the month, ‘Whereabouts’ by Jhumpa Lahiri. Even though the discussion is a little late, both ladies agree that it’s unlike anything they’ve ever read before and well worth the wait. For them, this book proved to be a creative piece of literature that personally touched their hearts on both an individual, and collective level.  

During this discussion, they will share several excerpts from the book that demonstrate the power of observation and use of descriptive words (Lahiri, Jhumpa. Whereabouts. 29 March 2022. Vintage Publishing.) 

You know it is a positive read (and experience) when Suzanne places this book on her top 10 favorite books of all time.

Before this episode concludes, Michelle reminds listeners that ‘The last thing he told me’ by Laura Dave, is the book that they will be reading in August. This book is a fictional mystery that takes place in Northern California and Austin, Texas.

Than, to close out this episode, Michelle will share this week’s “Something to Sip on”.  This is a quote, or words of wisdom, that are shared to inspire others. So, enjoy…& until next week…Cheers!!

A link to August’s  book of the month:

https://www.amazon.com/Last-Thing-He-Told-Me/dp/1501171356/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=DP87FFLJQD24&keywords=the+last+thing+he+told+me+a+novel&qid=1690654553&sprefix=the+last+thin%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1

A link to July’s book of the month:

https://www.amazon.com/Whereabouts-Vintage-Contemporaries-Jhumpa-Lahiri/dp/0593312082/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=342B0UQBGF1A7&keywords=whereabouts+by+jhumpa+lahiri&qid=1691093250&sprefix=whereabo%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-1#featureBulletsAndDetailBullets_feature_div

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Why hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional! 

Listen in as the Suzanne and Michelle talk about  an event that not only frustrated Suzanne, but almost put an end to her vacation before it even started. While this frustration came in the form of a new scenario, it was an all to familiar pattern to Suzanne. The ladies then talk about reacting to a situation, but then feeling judged by others who only witnessed a moment of the whole situation. 

The ladies then discuss the different groups of people that they met while traveling. Mini-societies that really do mimic the people you meet in everyday life. 

Before this episode wraps up, Michelle introduces the book that they will be reading in August. This month’s book is “The last thing he told me” by Laura Dave. This book is a fictional mystery that takes place in Northern California and Austin, Texas. 

Then, to close out this episode, Suzanne share this week’s “Something to Sip on”.  This is a quote, or words of wisdom, that are shared to inspire others. So, enjoy…& until next week…Cheers!!

A link to August’s  book of the month:

https://www.amazon.com/Last-Thing-He-Told-Me/dp/1501171356/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=DP87FFLJQD24&keywords=the+last+thing+he+told+me+a+novel&qid=1690654553&sprefix=the+last+thin%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1

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Why hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional! 

Listen in as the ladies talk about some of their recent travel adventutes. The ladies will not only share a couple of experiences that SPARKED their joy, but they will also share a couple of experiences that left them feeling less than joyful.

While this episode is the last one for the month of July, Suzanne throws herself under the bus as she explains why the book club episode has been delayed. Always finding the silver lining of a situation, the ladies share that the book club episode is coming soon.  As a reminder, July’s book of the month is “Whereabouts” by Jhumpa Lahiri”. This book is a collection of short stories that capture the thoughts of the main character over the span of a year. 

To close out the episode, Michelle than share this week’s “Something to Sip on”.  This is a quote, or words of wisdom, that are shared to inspire others. So, enjoy…& until next week…Cheers!!

A link to July’s book of the month:

https://www.amazon.com/Whereabouts-Vintage-Contemporaries-Jhumpa-Lahiri/dp/0593312082/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=whereabouts&qid=1688313170&sr=8-1

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Why hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional! 

Listen in as the ladies talk about fitbits and fitness. Michelle shares that she is a little obsessed with getting all “her steps” completed each day, but was happy to discover that active minutes can be found in the most unexpected places…like a dressing room while shopping.

Keeping with the theme of active minutes and exercise, the ladies then discuss the importance of a fitness routine as you age.  They each share their own relationship with fitness, and remind listeners that while cardio is important, stretching and toning are also equally important.  They all work together to bring into balance a healthy lifestyle. 

Suzanne reminds listeners that July’s book of the month will be “Whereabouts” by Jhumpa Lahiri”. This book is a collection of short stories that capture the thoughts of the main character over the span of a year. 

To close out the episode, Michelle than share this week’s “Something to Sip on”.  This is a quote, or words of wisdom, that are shared to inspire others. So, enjoy…& until next week…Cheers!!

A link to July’s book of the month:

https://www.amazon.com/Whereabouts-Vintage-Contemporaries-Jhumpa-Lahiri/dp/0593312082/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=whereabouts&qid=1688313170&sr=8-1

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Why hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional! 

Listen in as the ladies analyze an unsettling experience Michelle recently had with a customer service representative. In this conversation, Suzanne offers support and wonderful advice to Michelle. 

Feeling better, and excited about upcoming travel, the ladies than move on to a fun round of “would you rather” questions. All these questions have to do with travel preferences and inconveniences. 

Before closing out this episode, Suzanne shares that July’s book of the month will be “Whereabouts” by Jhumpa Lahiri”. This book is a collection of short stories that capture the thoughts of the main character over the span of a year. 

Suzanne than share this week’s “Something to Sip on”.  This is a quote, or words of wisdom, that are shared to inspire others. So, enjoy…& until next week…Cheers!!

A link to July’s book of the month:

https://www.amazon.com/Whereabouts-Vintage-Contemporaries-Jhumpa-Lahiri/dp/0593312082/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=whereabouts&qid=1688313170&sr=8-1

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Articles referenced in this episode:

110+ Would you rather travel questions

https://findingalexx.com/would-you-rather-travel-questions/

Why hello everyone and welcome to this week’s Book Club episode of Orange Juice Optional! 

During the month of June, Suzanne and Michelle read the book “Elizabeth and Philip” by Tessa Dunlop.  This book is a royal biography that focuses mostly on the early years of a power couple that only death did part. Listen in ti the conversation, as the ladies discuss their thoughts on this book. 

Before closing out this episode, Suzanne will share this week’s “Something to Sip on”.  This is a quote, or words of wisdom, that are shared to inspire others. So, enjoy…& until next week…Cheers!!

A link to June’s book of the month:

https://www.amazon.com/Elizabeth-Philip-Story-Marriage-Monarchy/dp/163936398X/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=290Y905GKAIQ9&keywords=elizabeth+and+philip+tessa+dunlop&qid=1685814575&sprefix=elizabeth+and+p%2Caps%2C230&sr=8-1

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Why hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional! 

A couple weeks ago, Suzanne & Michelle started an inspired conversation on the topic of aging.  Feeling pressed for time, the ladies decided to save the rest of that conversation for another episode. Well, today’s episode…is that episode.  Listen in as the ladies share their own thoughts, frustrations and experiences with aging.  

As the episode comes to an end, Michelle quickly reminds the listeners that “Elizabeth and Philip” by Tessa Dunlop is June’s book of the month. This month’s book is a “royal” biography, and a change of genre for the ladies and listeners. Michelle then shares this week’s “Something to Sip on”.  This is a quote, or words of wisdom, that are shared to inspire. So, enjoy…& until next week…Cheers!!

A link to June’s book of the month:

https://www.amazon.com/Elizabeth-Philip-Story-Marriage-Monarchy/dp/163936398X/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=290Y905GKAIQ9&keywords=elizabeth+and+philip+tessa+dunlop&qid=1685814575&sprefix=elizabeth+and+p%2Caps%2C230&sr=8-1

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Why hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional! 

In today’s episode, Suzanne & Michelle talk about packing for travel and the joy of shopping. As this conversation begins, Suzanne shares a recent event that had her doubting her own fashion choices. Overthinking her wardrobe choice for a big event, she experienced stress and anxiety.  She walks us through that experience before sharing thar it was resolved by trusting her own fashion sense. Her recollection of this event then flows naturally into a conversation about the thrill of shopping, and setting your own boundaries around current fashion trends like ‘capsule dressing’ and ‘quiet luxury’.  

Feeling inspired, Michelle asks Suzanne a would you rather question about being overdressed or underdressed in life.  Again, Suzanne rephrases the question before giving her answer. 

Before closing out this episode, Michelle reminds the listeners that “Elizabeth and Philip” by Tessa Dunlop is June’s book of the month. This month’s book is a “royal” biography, and a change of genre for the ladies and listeners. Suzanne then shares this week’s “Something to Sip on”.  This is a quote, or words of wisdom, that are shared to inspire. So, enjoy…& until next week…Cheers!!

A link to June’s book of the month:

https://www.amazon.com/Elizabeth-Philip-Story-Marriage-Monarchy/dp/163936398X/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=290Y905GKAIQ9&keywords=elizabeth+and+philip+tessa+dunlop&qid=1685814575&sprefix=elizabeth+and+p%2Caps%2C230&sr=8-1

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In today’s episode, Suzanne & Michelle talk about some big construction projects in the works. While Michelle focuses on the design stage before construction begins, Suzanne is already well into a backyard renovation. So, listen into the conversation as Michelle asks Suzanne, both as an interior designer and her friend, helpful suggestions on where to cut costs in the building budget. While both ladies aren’t a big fan of that “B” word, they will share their individual challenges and approach when it come to making cost cutting decisions. 

As the episode quickly winds down, Michelle reminds the listeners that the book they will be reading in June is “Elizabeth and Philip” by Tessa Dunlop. This month’s book is a “royal”biography, and a change of genre for the ladies and listeners. Michelle then shares this week’s “Something to Sip on”.  This is a quote, or words of wisdom, that are shared to inspire. So, enjoy…& until next week…Cheers!!

A link to June’s book of the month:

https://www.amazon.com/Elizabeth-Philip-Story-Marriage-Monarchy/dp/163936398X/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=290Y905GKAIQ9&keywords=elizabeth+and+philip+tessa+dunlop&qid=1685814575&sprefix=elizabeth+and+p%2Caps%2C230&sr=8-1

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Articles referenced in this episode:

Why hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional! 

In today’s episode, Suzanne & Michelle take a moment to catch up on two current events in their talk of the day. While they find one of the events inspiring & uplifting, they find the other event frustrating, but sadly on trend. 

The ladies then move on to discuss May’s book of the month, Homecoming by Kate Morton.   They both enjoyed the novel, and they are excited to share the reasons why with the listeners. 

Then just before Suzanne shares this week’s  “Something to Sip on”, Michelle happily announces the winner of May’s gift basket giveaway.  Thank you to everyone who entered the contest!  We are grateful for each one of our listeners. 

And with all that shared…until next week…Cheers!!

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Why hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional! 

In today’s episode, Suzanne & Michelle finally have a moment to catch up on life! With Suzanne’s Marathon April & May, this episode is their first chance to start catching up on everything. Listen in as the two friends enjoy lighthearted conversation about personal challenges & baby names.  Then the ladies go a little deeper in conversation, as they talk about finding inspiration in times of big life transitions. They celebrate that even in times of change or challenge, you can still learn something new about yourself and your family. 

As the episode comes to a conclusion, Michelle reminds the listeners about this month’s May basket giveaway - (aka) “The 10K giveaway in May”.  Excitingly, the winner of this beautiful gift basket will be announced in next week’s book club episode.  Also, so everyone is prepared, “Homecoming, a novel” by Kate Morton is the book that they will be discussing.  Michelle then happily shares this week’s “Something to Sip on”.  This is a quote, or words of wisdom, that are shared to inspire. So, enjoy…& until next week…Cheers!!

“Homecoming” by Kate Morton

https://www.amazon.com/Homecoming-Novel-Kate-Morton/dp/0063020890/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=NLX2I74I2LA5&keywords=homecoming+kate+morton&qid=1682896832&sprefix=homecoming%2Caps%2C228&sr=8-1

10K giveaway in May (5/3 - 5/23, with the winner announced on 5/30/23) To enter:

• please follow us on Instagram
• Tag ‘3’ friends 
• Send us a “DM” with the special word from the episode
• You only need 1 special word to be entered into the contest. However, if you send in words from future episodes (5/3, 5/10, 5/17 & 5/23), each word will be another contest entry 
• You must reside in the United States and Canada.

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spirituallysituated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

Articles referenced in this episode:

https://www.babycenter.com/baby-names/most-popular/top-baby-names-2023

https://www.verywellfamily.com/baby-names-4014180#:~:text=For%20example%2C%20some%20families%20allow,family%20member%2C%20choose%20a%20name.

Why hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional! 

In today’s episode, Suzanne, Michelle and their mutual friend, Christie Campagna, talk about the Coronation of King Charles III.  Suzanne has a lot to share on this monumental day. From the expected pomp & circumstance, to a ceremony built on tradition, the ladies talk about the Royal Family and their lifelong commitment to service a Nation. Of course before this discussion concludes, Michelle can’t help herself and brings up the controversial “H” word. Surprisingly, Suzanne isn’t the only one to react to it today. 

Then, the conversation moves on to some unplanned events in history. World stage events that were so shocking, unexpected and reactive that the ladies recall exactly where they were in their own lives when these events happened. 

As the episode comes to a conclusion, Michelle has a couple reminders for the listeners. First, Michelle talks about this month’s May basket giveaway - (aka) “The 10K giveaway in May”. She then reminds everyone, Suzanne and Christie include, that “Homecoming” by Kate Morton is the book they are reading in May. Suzanne then closes this week’s episode with “Something to Sip on”.  Enjoy & until next week…Cheers!!

“Homecoming” by Kate Morton

https://www.amazon.com/Homecoming-Novel-Kate-Morton/dp/0063020890/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=NLX2I74I2LA5&keywords=homecoming+kate+morton&qid=1682896832&sprefix=homecoming%2Caps%2C228&sr=8-1

10K giveaway in May (5/3 - 5/23, with the winner announced on 5/30/23) To enter:

• please follow us on Instagram
• Tag ‘3’ friends 
• Send us a “DM” with the special word from the episode
• You only need 1 special word to be entered into the contest. However, if you send in words from future episodes (5/3, 5/10, 5/17 & 5/23), each word will be another contest entry 
• You must reside in the United States and Canada.

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spirituallysituated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

Why hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional! 

In today’s episode, with Suzanne away, Michelle has invited their mutual friend, Kristina Woolston, to step in as her co-host.  As these long time friends excitedly catch up on life, their conversation flows with ease as they discuss the wins and challenges of being a parent, a bonus parent…and so much more. 

Then, the ladies talk about this month’s May giveaway - (aka) “The 10K giveaway in May”.  After Kristina asks a question about the prize, Michelle quickly clarifies that this contest is for a gift basket - and not $10K. She then reminds everyone, that the “10K” in this giveaway represents the milestone number of downloads they have achieved. 

As the episode draws to a conclusion, Michelle reminds the listeners that “Homecoming” by Kate Morton is the book that they are reading in May.  Kristina then closes out this episode with beautiful words of wisdom.  This week’s “Something to Sip on” was inspired by words her mom shared with her growing up. A great tribute to mom’s everywhere. 

From all of us at OJO, we are wishing all the mom’s out there a very Happy Mothers Day. Until next week…cheers!

“Homecoming” by Kate Morton

https://www.amazon.com/Homecoming-Novel-Kate-Morton/dp/0063020890/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=NLX2I74I2LA5&keywords=homecoming+kate+morton&qid=1682896832&sprefix=homecoming%2Caps%2C228&sr=8-1

10K giveaway in May (5/3 - 5/23, with the winner announced on 5/30/23) To enter:

• please follow us on Instagram
• Tag ‘3’ friends 
• Send us a “DM” with the special word from the episode
• You only need 1 special word to be entered into the contest. However, if you send in words from future episodes (5/3, 5/10, 5/17 & 5/23), each word will be another contest entry 
• You must reside in the United States and Canada.

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spirituallysituated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

Why hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional! 

In today’s episode, Suzanne and Michelle discuss capsule packing & Instagram, the Vegas Loop, and a new segment introduced by Suzanne called “the last time I ever____.”  

Then, to celebrate a recent podcast milestone, the ladies will launch their May giveaway - (aka) “The 10K giveaway in May”.  Both ladies are grateful for the support of their listeners and it’s their way of saying thank you (Contest details are listed below).  

As the episode draws to a conclusion, Suzanne shares that she has selected the book “Homecoming” by Kate Morton for May’s book club. Kate Morton is a favorite author of Suzanne’s, but how will she react having to read back to back mysteries?

Finally, to close out this week’s episode, the ladies leave the listeners with an inspirational quote that they like to call ‘Something to Sip on’.  Hold onto the quote!  Think about it & savor it…Until next week…Cheers!!

“Homecoming” by Kate Morton

https://www.amazon.com/Homecoming-Novel-Kate-Morton/dp/0063020890/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=NLX2I74I2LA5&keywords=homecoming+kate+morton&qid=1682896832&sprefix=homecoming%2Caps%2C228&sr=8-1

10K giveaway in May (5/3 - 5/23, with the winner announced on 5/30/23) To enter:

• please follow us on Instagram
• Tag ‘3’ friends 
• Send us a “DM” with the special word from the episode
• You only need 1 special word to be entered into the contest. However, if you send in words from future episodes (5/3, 5/10, 5/17 & 5/23), each word will be another contest entry 
• You must reside in the United States and Canada.

For more information on “The Vegas Loop”, please check out this article:

https://lasvegasthenandnow.com/vegas-mass-transit-should-move-underground/

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spirituallysituated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

Why hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional! 

In today’s episode, Suzanne and Michelle discuss April’s book of the Month, “All Good People Here” by Ashley Flowers (Reminder…this episode contains spoilers if you haven’t read the book). How does the conversation go when Michelle was a fan of this book, and Suzanne was not?  Can the ladies find some common ground?  Please listen in to find out.

Then, to close out this episode, the ladies will leave the listeners with an inspirational quote that they like to call ‘Something to Sip on’.  Hold onto the quote!  Think about it & savor it…Until next week…Cheers!!

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.whyhellomodernhome.com www.spirituallysituated.com

Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

All Good People here by Ashley Flowers

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=all+good+people+here+ashley+flowers&crid=G20E1O1K8RO3&sprefix=all+goo%2Caps%2C164&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_7

Why hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional! 

Listen in as Suzanne and Michelle have an inspired conversation about an approach to fashion called ‘Quiet Luxury’. Suzanne is giddy with excitement as she shares her thoughts on this shopping trend and the sentiment “when you know, you know”.  ‘Quiet Luxury’ is changing the way she shops, and she is happy to explain how it’s influencing her closet. 

In closing, Michelle reminds listeners that the book being read in April is “All Good People Here” by Ashley Flowers. That reminder is then followed by this week’s ‘Something to Sip on’. This is an inspirational quote that we hope will leave the listeners with something to think about, and hold onto until next week’s episode. 

So…Until then…Cheers! 

If you want to learn more about “ Quiet Luxury” check out the resources below:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CqRDp35DjnF/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D

https://www.elle.com/uk/fashion/trends/a43449527/quiet-luxury/

https://www.vogue.com/article/quiet-luxury-trend

All Good People here by Ashley Flowers

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=all+good+people+here+ashley+flowers&crid=G20E1O1K8RO3&sprefix=all+goo%2Caps%2C164&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_7

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.whyhellomodernhome.com www.spirituallysituated.com

Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

Why hello everyone and welcome to Orange Juice Optional! 

In this week’s episode Suzanne and Michelle talk about their “nursemaid” skills when it comes to helping a loved one recover from being sick. Both ladies agree that they wouldn’t be receiving an “A” in this category. 

To encourage their own growth and compassion in this area, Michelle shares an article that she found on how to care for a sick spouse. Just as Michelle expected, Suzanne had a lot to say about the suggestions made. 

Moving on from there, the ladies then discuss a trend called “Living Apart Together” or “LAT”.  Listen in as they discuss what it is, and the pros and cons of it all.

In closing, Michelle quickly shares that the book being read in April is “All Good People Here” by Ashley Flowers. That reminder is then followed by this week’s ‘Something to Sip on’. This is an inspirational quote that we hope will leave the listeners with something to think about, and hold onto until next week’s episode. 

So…Until then…Cheers! 

Article 1:

https://www.glamour.com/story/7-ways-to-take-care-of-your-gu

Article 2:

https://www.mic.com/life/living-apart-together-is-becoming-more-common-but-is-it-actually-good-for-relationships-18016547

All Good People here by Ashley Flowers

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=all+good+people+here+ashley+flowers&crid=G20E1O1K8RO3&sprefix=all+goo%2Caps%2C164&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_7

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.whyhellomodernhome.com www.spirituallysituated.com

Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

Why hello everyone and welcome to Orange Juice Optional! In this week’s episode, Suzanne and Michelle are excited to talk about their recent trip to Las Vegas. 

As this episode begins, the ladies update the listeners on the video scavenger hunt they did while in Vegas! Did any of you happen to see the video on social media?  If not, go check it out!!  They happily share that in addition to several honorable mentions, they successfully found 15 out of 18 of the personalities they were looking for. 

Moving on from there, Suzanne and Michelle then recap random Vegas experiences and March Madness. Of course, before the end of this episode, Suzanne will also share her love of slot machines.  Especially, the “Sex and the city” slot machine. During this trip, she even developed a theory about the bonding effect of slot machines.  She’ll share her thoughts here first. 

Michelle then introduces the Book that they will be reading in April.  For all the true crime lovers out there, “All Good People Here” is the selection. This is a fictional book, with a non-fictional element. It was written by Ashley Flowers. Ashley is the podcast host of ‘Crime Junkies’ (and many other podcasts). She is also an executive producer for the podcast network “Audio Chuck”.  Ashley is an accomplished story teller, and we are all in for a suspenseful read. 

As always, to close out this epidode, the ladies then leave the listeners with an inspirational quote that they like to call ‘Something to Sip on’.  Hold onto the quote!  Think about it & savor it…Until next week…Cheers!!

The book that Michelle selected for April is:

“All Good People Here”  by Ashley Flowers

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=all+good+people+here+ashley+flowers&crid=G20E1O1K8RO3&sprefix=all+goo%2Caps%2C164&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_7

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.whyhellomodernhome.com www.spirituallysituated.com

Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

Why hello everyone and welcome to Orange Juice Optional! In this week’s episode, Suzanne and Michelle are excited to talk about March’s book of the Month, “Someone Else’s Shoes” by JoJo Moyes. 

As this episode begins, the ladies talk about an uncomfortable experience that Michelle witnessed while dining with her husband.  While at dinner, Michelle heard the woman sitting next to her make passive aggressive comments towards another woman.  Michelle asked Suzanne if that passive aggressive behavior would also fall into the category of ‘having a “Karen” moment’? As the ladies talk about this situation, the conversation quickly turns into female empowerment and becomes the ideal bridge into discussing “Someone Else’s Shoes”. 

The ladies then have an inspired conversation about “Someone Else’s Shoes”. After an accidental mix up at the gym, this wonderfully written book steps into exploring some major life themes. These life themes include (but are not limited to): the importance of friendship, female empowerment, self respect, finding yourself and using your voice. This was an enjoyable read with identifiable characters. As always, the ladies are eager to discuss their reactions and take aways with each other and the listeners. 

As the episode comes to an end, they will leave the listeners with an inspirational quote that they like to call ‘Something to Sip on’.  Hold onto the quote!  Think about it & savor it…Until next week…Cheers!!

This week’s discussion included questions they found at: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/612681/someone-elses-shoes-by-jojo-moyes/9780593670576/readers-guide/

The book that Suzanne selected for March is: Someone Else’s Shoes by JoJo Moyes. 

https://www.amazon.com/Someone-Elses-Shoes-Jojo-Moyes/dp/1984879294/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=2W361BDD5Q98P&keywords=someone+elses+shoes+jojo+moyes&qid=1677964693&sprefix=someobe%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-1

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.whyhellomodernhome.com www.spirituallysituated.com

Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

Why hello everyone and welcome to Orange Juice Optional! In this week’s episode, Cha-Ching, Suzanne and Michelle are excited to talk about everything Las Vegas!

As this episode begins, each lady shares her top five must have items when traveling to Vegas. Through light hearted conversation, this segment quickly highlights their different views on what constitutes a successful stay in Vegas. 

This conversation is then followed by some interesting Vegas related trivia!  It’s been a hot minute since their last quiz, so do you think Suzanne will still argue with each question? 

Next, and for their added entertainment while in Vegas, Michelle comes up with a fun Vegas video scavenger hunt!  All the details are in this segment, but you’ll have to check back in two weeks to hear how that adventure went. 

Before this episode comes to an end, Suzanne and Michelle happily announce the winner of their first ever giveaway contest!!  Thank you again to all the listeners, and to everyone who participated. OJO will be hosting their next giveaway very soon.  They will then conclude this episode with an inspirational quote that they like to call ‘Something to Sip on’.  Hold onto the quote!  Think about it & savor it…Until next week…Cheers!!

Today’s trivia was based on facts found in the following article:

https://www.tripsavvy.com/las-vegas-fun-facts-4056194

The book that Suzanne selected for March is: Someone Else’s Shoes by JoJo Moyes. 

https://www.amazon.com/Someone-Elses-Shoes-Jojo-Moyes/dp/1984879294/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=2W361BDD5Q98P&keywords=someone+elses+shoes+jojo+moyes&qid=1677964693&sprefix=someobe%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-1

We will be discussing this book in our March 28th Episode. 

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.whyhellomodernhome.com www.spirituallysituated.com

Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

Why hello everyone and welcome to Orange Juice Optional! In this week’s episode, Suzanne and Michelle are excited to catch up and jump right into the natural flow of conversation. 

As the episode begins, Michelle hasn’t been able to completely let go of the sandwich conversation from last week. So, she has found the image of the sandwich, and wants to clarify her pick. She’s happy to hear that her selection is not the “psychotic” choice!  However, someone close to her has picked the “psychotic”choice, but both ladies agree it was selected with brilliant reasoning. 

From there, Suzanne and Michelle move onto a discussion about how they’ve become more like each other. Michelle has cleverly titled this new segment “Taking  on the characteristics of..”.  Michelle starts this conversation with Suzanne’s nemesis “road rage”, and shares how Suzanne’s past responses have influenced her. Michelle then asks Suzanne to share how she has been influenced by Michelle. Is Suzanne able to come up with an answer? Listen along to find out. 

Michelle then shares an experience that complicated her recent travels. Michelle admits that she knew better than to make this choice, but still decided to do it for the sake of fashion. After listening to her experience, Suzanne doesn’t cut her much slack. However, Michelle agrees that Suzanne’s response is the correct response. 

Deciding to end the episode on a positive note, the ladies then share a couple “small” things that are currently sparking joy in their lives. As they sign off, they leave you with an inspirational quote that they like to call ‘Something to Sip on’.  Hold onto it & savor it…Until next week…Cheers!!

The winner of Orange Juice Optional’s giveaway contest will be announced during the next episode. Thank you all for your support. Another contest will be announced soon.

The book that Suzanne selected for March is: Someone Else’s Shoes by JoJo Moyes. 

https://www.amazon.com/Someone-Elses-Shoes-Jojo-Moyes/dp/1984879294/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=2W361BDD5Q98P&keywords=someone+elses+shoes+jojo+moyes&qid=1677964693&sprefix=someobe%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-1

We will be discussing this book in our March 28th Episode. 

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.whyhellomodernhome.com www.spirituallysituated.com

Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

Why hello everyone and welcome to Orange Juice Optional! In this week’s episode, Suzanne and Michelle are ready to revisit a past episode, to talk about a current trending topic and to get caught up on life and something Michelle feels is a travel ‘conspiracy’.

As the episode begins, Michelle and Suzanne briefly revisit the conversation about Suzanne’s real housewife tagline.   Listen in to find out if Suzanne has finally accepted the “Queen Bee” label referenced in her tagline. 

Then, the ladies update everyone on their current giveaway contest. They share that all enteries must be received by March 12th, and that the winner will be announced on the March 21st episode. Both ladies are excited about the basket, and for the opportunity to say “thank you” to the listeners for their continued support. 

From there, Suzanne introduces the ‘Talk of the day’. While Michelle is completely unaware of the topic, they quickly jump into an inspired conversation about a picture of a half eaten sandwich. This topic than expands out to their own quirky eating habits, and clarifying some meal terminology. 

Michelle then shares a recent experience that stole her joy. As Suzanne starts to get riled up, they both decide to save that topic of conversation for next week. 

Before closing out this episode, Suzanne introduces the book that the ladies will be reading, and then discussing, in March. For everyone’s reading pleasure, she has selected the fictional book, “Someone Else’s Shoes”, by JoJo Moyes. Suzanne feels that this book will inspire good conversation about an important message in life. 

As they sign off, they will  leave you with an inspirational quote that they like to call ‘Something to Sip on’.  Hold onto it & savor it…Until next week…Cheers!!

Orange Juice Optional - enter to win - giveaway contest!  To earn an entry into this contest, you must:

• like the social media post
• tag 3 friends, 
• and follow OJO & Why Hello on Instagram and/or Facebook. 
• The last day to enter is March 12th
• The giveaway winner will be announced during the March 21st episode
• Gift basket can be shipped to the United States or Canada. 

The gift is a beautiful gift basket from Why Hello Moden Home. Each item in that basket will be personally selected by Suzanne. 

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.whyhellomodernhome.com www.spirituallysituated.com

Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

Someone Else’s Shoes (JoJo Moyes)

https://www.amazon.com/Someone-Elses-Shoes-Jojo-Moyes/dp/1984879294/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=2W361BDD5Q98P&keywords=someone+elses+shoes+jojo+moyes&qid=1677964693&sprefix=someobe%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-1A queen bee & the next bite A queen bee & the next bite A queen bee & the next bite

Why hello everyone and welcome to Orange Juice Optional! This week, Suzanne and Michelle jump right into the flow of conversation. 

Suzanne, the ever proud grandma, recalls a recent event she attended with her 3-year old  grandson. While this is a different side of Suzanne, she keeps it real with her comments and insights into being a “rusty old parent”.  When the possibility of a future trip to Disneyland comes up, the conversation quickly transitions to a discussion about February’s book of the month. 

As the book club conversation starts, Michelle admits that even though she has been in a book club for years, this is her first ever book discussion.  The ladies then have an inspired and introspective conversation about the book, “The Four Agreements”.  After a brief recap, they connect what they have read to experiences & lessons from their own lives. 

The ladies then wrap up this episode with chit chat about OJO happenings (please see the contest details are below).  As they sign off, they leave you with an inspirational quote that they like to call ‘Something to Sip on’.  Hold onto it! Savor it! Until next week…

Orange Juice Optional - enter to win - giveaway contest!  To earn an entry into this contest, you must:

• like the social media post
• tag 3 friends, 
• and follow OJO & Why Hello on Instagram and/or Facebook. 

The gift is a beautiful gift basket from Why Hello Moden Home. Each item in that basket will be personally selected by Suzanne. 

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.whyhellomodernhome.com www.spirituallysituated.com

Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

Why hello everyone and welcome to Orange Juice Optional! 

In a segment that they call “Let’s revisit that pour”, Suzanne and Michelle will follow-up on (or revisit) any open items from past episodes. In today’s episode, they will revisit the book ‘Spare’ and the TV show ‘Milf Manor’. 

Next, in a segment that they call “Fomo is BRUT-al”, Michelle admits to having had FOMO while Suzanne was recently in Vegas.  While FOMO is something Michelle doesn’t experience very often, a tasting experiment with champagne & Diet Coke, & a glimpse of a reality tv star got the best of her! The ladies quickly move into an inspired conversation about Tom Hank’s drink, a Diet Coke-agne & the beautiful Lisa Vanderpump. In honor of LVP, Michelle then naively shares the ‘real housewives taglines’ that she created for each of them. 

Before this episode comes to an end, the ladies share an exciting announcement.  They are hosting an ‘enter to win giveaway contest’. To earn an entry into this contest, you must:

• like the social media post
• tag 3 friends, 
• and follow OJO & Why Hello on Instagram and/or Facebook. 

The gift is a beautiful gift basket from Why Hello Moden Home. Each item in that basket will be personally selected by Suzanne. 

In closing, the ladies leave you with an inspirational quote that they like to call ‘Something to Sip on’.  Until next week friends….Enjoy & Cheers!

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.whyhellomodernhome.com www.spirituallysituated.com

Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

Why hello everyone and welcome (or welcome back) to Orange Juice Optional! Thank you for spending a part of your Valentine’s Day with us.

In this week’s episode, after a quick moment of catch-up, the ladies will play a fun Valentine’s version of ‘would you rather’.  As always, Suzanne will fight against choosing an answer that she doesn’t like. But, that’s the game…or maybe this is an exception to that rule. 

Next, the ladies will discuss two topics that Michelle selected.  While the topics were unexpected to Suzanne, Michelle found humor and surprise in her answers

As they close this episode out, the ladies will leave you with a smile and an inspirational quote that they like to call ‘Something to Sip on’.  Until next week…enjoy & Cheers!

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.whyhellomodernhome.com www.spirituallysituated.com

Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

Why hello everyone and welcome (or welcome back) to Orange Juice Optional! While it has been a hot minute since their last episode was released, Suzanne & Michelle have remained busy working behind the scenes. With a shared enthusiasm, they have redesigned, reimagined and added a new flow (or structure) to OJO. Today, they are beyond excited to share with you a bubblier, brighter and bolder Orange Juice Optional. 

In this week’s episode, after a quick moment of catch-up, the ladies will introduce you to their plan for the podcast moving forward. Instead of having one weekly topic, they are going to break the episodes into shorter segments for your listening pleasure. With a list of reoccurring segments to choose from, these segments will be fresh & inspired by their lives, random information they’ve heard and current events. 

Speaking of current events (or our “Talk of the day”), our first ever segment will be a discussion about Prince Harry’s new book ‘Spare’. While Michelle has an optimistic outlook on the book, Suzanne’s outlook is a bit more critical.  How will this conversation go?  Well, let’s just say that Michelle skipped the Orange Juice on the day this episode was recorded. 

Next, the ladies will introduce you to their new ‘Book of the month’ segment. For the month of February, Michelle has selected the book ‘The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz. At your own leisure & pace, Suzanne & Michelle invite you to join them in reading this book. As a follow-up, they will be sharing their thoughts on the book during the last episode of the month.  

As they close this episode out, the ladies will leave you with a smile and an inspirational quote that they like to call ‘Something to Sip on’.  Until next week…enjoy & Cheers!

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.whyhellomodernhome.com www.spirituallysituated.com

Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

Book of the month: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz (While it can be found in many places, the Amazon link is listed below)

https://www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=11651LC2I9QFR&keywords=the+four+agreements+book&qid=1675631446&sprefix=the+four%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-1

Orange Juice Optional is a podcast that celebrates both the crazy and serious sides of everyday life. Through the eyes and comfort of a 15-year friendship, and with over 100 years of stories and experiences between them, co-hosts Suzanne and Michelle tackle the ups and downs of their unpredictable empty nest lives. Their stories are relatable, funny and the best part is, they are all absolutely true! While they thought life would get easier after the kids were grown, they’ve since adapted the motto that ‘we couldn’t make this up if we tried’.

Now, pop that cork, pour that glass of champagne, and celebrate along with us. Also, remember that no matter the time of day, Orange Juice is optional. This is a judgement free zone, because why would you dilute what is best in life.

Why Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional!  Listen in as the ladies talk about life, travel and recent happenings. 

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s start sharing!

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Why Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of OJO!  Listen in as the ladies discuss their travel misadventures and adjusting back to life after the cruise. While it hasn’t been an easy adjustment, they both agree that it has all been worth it. 

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s start sharing those misadventures that life is definitely to short to repeat again. 

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Why Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional!  Listen in as the ladies welcome back the one and only Badger!  While Suzanne is loving the conversation, Michelle is worried about what’s going to happen next. 

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s start sharing those misadventures that life is definitely to short to repeat again. 

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Why hello everyone and welcome to this week’s quick Birthday episode of Orange Juice Optional!  Listen in as the ladies celebrate Suzanne’s milestone birthday. Michelle tries her best to inspire Suzanne’s outlook, and quizzes her on facts from the year 1962!

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s start sharing those misadventures that life is definitely to short to repeat again. 

A special thanks to hobbylark.com and their facts about the year 1962.

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Why Hello everyone! Welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional. Listen into the conversation as Suzanne and Michelle continue talking about living by the motto “Life’s to short”. Today, in part 3 of a 3 part series, the ladies will focus in on how life is to short to have certain experiences & mishaps repeated. With a special guest chiming in…things could get really interesting.

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s start sharing those misadventures that life is definitely to short to repeat again.

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Why Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional!  Listen into the conversation as Suzanne and Michelle discuss the more serious side of the sentiment ‘Life’s to short…’!  

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s start sharing those pesky everyday things that life is definitely to short to do. 

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Hi everyone!  Welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional. Listen into the conversation as Suzanne and Michelle step into talking about living by the motto “Life’s to short”. Today, in part 1 of a 3 part series, the ladies will focus on how that sentiment applies to living their everyday lives. 

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s start sharing those pesky everyday things that life is definitely to short to do. 

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Why Hello everyone and welcome to Orange Juice Optional!  In this week’s episode, Suzanne and Michelle discuss the many reasons why Suzanne thinks she should have been born British.  While she has always shared her admiration for the royal family, what else about the British way of life speaks to her soul and inspires her fashion?  If you are curious, please listen in. 

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail (Michelle doubled down this week), and then let’s start sharing. 

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Why Hello there and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional!! As you start to listen, you’ll quickly discover that OJO has finally jumped the shark. While not quite true, Suzanne did have an unexpected absence this week. So…In her absence, we were lucky enough to “book” a special guest. Much like Suzanne, our special guest goes on tangents and is an independent thinker. This week, Michelle might have her hands full trying to keep everything on track. Thankfully though, he still followed podcast rules and no politics were discussed. 

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail (Michelle doubled down this week), and then let’s start sharing. 

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Why Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional.  As this week’s episode opens, Suzanne and Michelle take a moment to pay their respect to Queen Elizabeth II and all her accomplishments. The conversation then flows into their thoughts on aging gracefully. 

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s get down to sharing. 

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Welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional!  Jump right into the conversation as Suzanne and Michelle talk about recent happenings, fall shopping trends and the Atlanta Market. Suzanne is inspired and ready to share all!! 

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s get down to sharing. 

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Why Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional. Join Suzanne and Michelle as they discuss the reason behind their recent recording delays, and some lessons they have learned a long the way. 

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s get down to sharing. 

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Why Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional!!  Please listen in as Suzanne recalls her recent experience with covid. While she is now well on her road to recovery, could this conversation between the ladies unwilling have set into motion an unexpected reaction for Michelle?  The answer to that question…will be in a future episode. 

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail (maybe throw in a little extra OJ)…and then let’s get down to sharing. 

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Why Hello everyone and welcome to Orange Juice Optional!  This week’s episode is a first for the ladies, as Michelle is present and Suzanne is not.  As Suzanne continues to recover from being under the weather, her daughter, Katy G, graciously steps in to help (thank you!!).  Young, energetic and knowledgeable, Katy talks with Michelle about the beauty trends of 2022.  While some of these trends are different to them, both ladies agree they are a wonderful way for individuals to show self expression. Not wanting to leave Suzanne completely out (she has such fomo), Michelle closes the episode with a question of ‘how well does your mom know you?’ 

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s get down to sharing. 

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Why Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional. Listen in as Suzanne and Michelle discuss topics ranging from uninspired travel, to misophonia, to Imposter Syndrome. 

Suzanne shares a Napa experience that opens up the conversation to their own struggles with Imposter Syndrome. Realizing the subject Is to big to be contained in one episode, they decide to do a follow up discussion in a future podcast. As a good transitioning point, the ladies end this episode with a quiz to find out exactly what kind of imposter they are.

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s get down to sharing. 

A special thank you to Grammarly.com for the Quiz,  “What kind of imposter syndrome do you have?”

https://www.grammarly.com/blog/imposter-syndrome-quiz/

Additional inspiration for this episode:

https://www.verywellmind.com/imposter-syndrome-and-social-anxiety-disorder-4156469

Wikipedia (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misophonia)

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Hi everyone and welcome to this week’s wine inspired episode of Orange Juice Optional. Fresh off a trip to Napa, CA, join Suzanne and Michelle as they recap their most recent visit to wine country. The ladies definitely have an opinion on how wine tastings have changed since their first visit to the valley (for tastings) over 10 years ago. 

Before this episode “wines” down, a casual comment from Suzanne has the ladies discussing the benefits of choosing a positive approach to life, or finding the silver lining. The ladies take a quick quiz to find out where they each fall on the positivity scale. Predictions anyone?

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s get down to sharing. 

A special thank you to brillantstaagazine.org for this weeks quiz. The link is below:

https://brilliantstarmagazine.org/articles/quiz-power-of-positivity1

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Why Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional!  Listen in as the ladies discuss the pros and cons of having expectations. 

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s get down to sharing. 

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Welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional!  Coming off the longest day of the year, the ladies discuss how busy life has been so far this summer, upcoming plans and recent challenges. With a hectic schedule on the horizon, they are both hoping to find some life balance. 

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s get down to sharing. 

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Why hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of OJO.  Listen in as the ladies discuss a terrifying recent event in Suzanne’s life. With the memory fresh in her mind, Suzanne recalls how her day went from ordinary, to chaotic and frightful in just a few quick seconds. 

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Why Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice optional. 

Having been on trips to different locations, listen in as Suzanne and Michelle finally find a moment to catch up and compare recent stories and experiences. The first thing on the list to share, is a poor customer service experience that Michelle knows Suzanne can relate to.  Spring boarding off this experience, the ladies then discuss why feedback is important to a business, how to handle conflict as a business and the importance of remaining calm and kind when tensions start to rise. 

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s get down to sharing. 

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Why Hello everyone and welcome to our podcast! This week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional is inspired by a rapid fire Q&A session Suzanne saw on Ellen!  Please join in the fun, as Suzanne and Michelle take turns asking each other random questions that they haven’t had time to prepare for.  As Michelle worries about the pressure of answering, the ladies agree to slow the Q&A down.  While not quite rapid fire, both Suzanne and Michelle will walk away learning something new about the other person.  

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s get down to sharing. 

A special thank you to brightful.me (article: 80 random questions to ask-start conversation with anyone) and teenvogue.com (article: 151 fun questions to ask friends, from your BFF to new pals) for their entertaining questions!

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Hi everyone!  Welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional!  As promised, Suzanne jumps right into her recent unsettling experience, which then launches the ladies into a conversation about Phobias. Based on the definition found in the Merriam-Webster dictionary, Suzanne insists that she doesn’t have any phobias. Michelle disagrees with her assessment, and then confirms several of her own phobias.  To close out the episode, Michelle then shares a quiz on different kinds of phobias. 

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s get down to sharing this week’s phobia inspired episode. 

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Special thank to brainfall.com for the quiz “Phobia Quiz: Can you name these common phobias?”

Aloha everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional. Listen into the conversation as Suzanne and Michelle excitedly chat about the challenges that they have discovered staying in a “smart hotel”.  From sensitive light switches to over eager toilets, this episode is full of interesting podcast banter. 

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s get down to sharing. 

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Why Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s Derby inspired episode of OJO.  Join in the fun as Suzanne and Michelle discuss how they pick the horses they want to cheer on, and all the southern traditions surrounding the Kentucky Derby.

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail (or a mint inspired cocktail - this week only), and then let’s get down to sharing. 

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Why Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional!  This is an episode that will require both the sweetness of orange juice and the bubbles of  champagne!! Join in the fun, as we happily celebrate moms everywhere!  Helping us out this week, is a wonderful quiz (see below) about this important day of recognition!  While Michelle scored a 53% on this quiz, she is eager to test the listeners and Suzanne’s Mother Day knowledge. How do the scores compare? You’ll just have to listen to find out. 

This upcoming weekend (and really all year long), have fun showing your mom all the love and appreciation she deserves! Whether it’s the gift of a phone call (always a highlight), mimosas at brunch or beautiful flowers, we know you will find the perfect way to celebrate your mom!  Cheers everyone!  Happy Mother’s Day to all. 

A special thanks to play.howstuffworks.com for the wonderful Mother’s Day quiz (perfectly titled  “The Mother’s Day Quiz”).

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Why Hello friends and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional!! While Michelle is ready to jump into the topic of summer travel challenges, Suzanne is 100% ready to talk about the recent news that masks are no longer required when flying! 

So…please take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s get down to sharing.

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Welcome to this week’s episode of  Orange Juice Optional! Listen in as Suzanne and Michelle discuss comments that people make that are genuinely meant to be positive, but we filter them through as a negative. As a listener, what do you think?  Is there ever a good time to ask about age, weight or appearance?  Michelle then goes to the internet (thank you theadultman.com) and finds support for her thoughts and feelings about this. 

So…before proceeding…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s get down to sharing. 

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Special thanks to: theadultman.com and their article ‘20 Questions a man should never ask a woman (and the reasons why)’

Why Hello, and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional! Join Suzanne and Michelle as they reminisce about recent pranks, as well as clever pranks of the past. While Michelle shares that she feels guilty when she lets a prank go to long, Suzanne shares stories of letting pranks play out in genius fashion.  As listeners, what do you think?  

Then listen as Michelle quizzes Suzanne on real pranks that resulted in media attention .  A competitor at heart and a lover of all quizzes, Suzanne happily accepts the challenge and does surprisingly well for not being a prankster herself. 

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s get down to sharing…laughing…and rolling of eyes. 

Special thanks to The New York Times and their quiz, April Fools’: A Quiz

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Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s fiery episode of OJO. After witnessing the meltdown the recent meltdown at the Academy Awards , Suzanne had a lot of opinions and emotions to share.  Join the ladies as they discuss their thoughts on Will Smith, Chris Rock and the slap seen, heard and felt around the world. 

The ladies then jump into a quick 5 question quiz on “Entitlement” (thank you psychologia.co).  How do you think they did?  

Now, before the episode starts…please take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail. Once your drink is in hand, hit play, and let’s get right down to sharing!

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Special thanks to: psychologia.co and their quiz,  Sense of Entitlement Quiz: Are you setting yourself up for disappointment?

Why Hello and welcome to this week’s episode of OJO! After missing last week’s episode Suzanne and Michelle discuss how this event has riled up their inner critics. From there, the ladies dive deeper into that nagging inside voice that can wreck havoc in daily life and keep a person  from trying new experiences. 

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s get down to sharing. 

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On this week’s episode of OJO, Suzanne and Michelle chat about their current life celebrations, and also their current self-directed frustrations. Using this conversation as a perfect example, Suzanne makes a good point about perspective and how little life annoyances, are just that…LITTLE annoyances. Her words are a wonderful  reminder to all of us that perspective is a valuable and insightful tool. 

With a trip to Las Vegas on the horizon, the ladies then share their different packing styles and strategies. I think we can all agree there is an art to packing!  So, how do you think their packing styles compare?  Inspired by a segment on the Today Show with Hoda and Jenna, Suzanne asks all the questions, and the ladies get down to the nitty gritty of it all. 

So, before pressing play, take just a quick moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail…and then let’s get down to sharing. 

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Why Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of OJO. Before we start, please take a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail! Just a warning…because you might need it. 

After months of psyching herself up to attend the Justin Bieber concert, what happened when the day finally arrived?  Did Michelle win the champagne bet, or was the sweet victory all Suzanne’s? Or just maybe, the answer to that question is still unknown reminding us that disappointment can come in surprising ways!  

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Welcome to this week’s random episode of OJO!   With no specific topic in play, join Suzanne and Michelle as they talk about whatever comes to mind. This episode is all about letting friendship guide the hour and laughter light the way. Lighthearted and full of turns, this episode will inspire plenty of smiles. 

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s get down to sharing. 

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Hi Everyone!  Welcome to this week’s episode of OJO!!  Still being the month of February (aka the month of love), listen in as Suzanne and Michelle discuss Dr. Gary Chapman’s 5 love languages. Inspiring and relationship saving, Dr. Chapman’s research has been helping people and their relationships for decades. 

After taking the “5 love language” quiz, the ladies happily discuss their results and share their opinions and experiences with each language. 

During this episode, the ladies will also talk about Suzanne’s recent travel experience (not a “yay Suzanne moment), and an “exciting” event coming up in her life.  

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s get down to sharing. 

Special thanks to: Dr. Gary Chapman  5lovelanguages.com (it’s a really cool website. There are quizzes, videos and other wonderful resources) 

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Welcome everyone to this week’s episode of OJO!  Grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and laugh, cry and cheers with us. 

With wordle on the brain (again!!), Suzanne and Michelle talk about their personal wordle statistics, wordle strategy and The New York Times buyout of this challenging word game. Will this buyout change their love for this daily game? Only time will tell. 

The ladies then move on to talk about the challenges that surround parenting adult children.  After a couple of days in Denver, Michelle has finally accepted that things have changed, but how is she adjusting to this new learning curve? As she talks it out with Suzanne, she is appreciative of the experienced advice she receives. The ladies will then take a quiz to determine parenting style when it comes to their adult children. 

Special thanks to: ericasemptynest.com (Parenting Style Quiz: Parenting 20-something Kids)

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With the Super Bowl rapidly approaching, many people have football on the brain!!  However, for Suzanne and Michelle, their excitement about the upcoming game is all about the clever TV commercials that will make their debut (Sorry…but both the Vikings and Cowboys are out of this year’s game). 

With a history of fun and creative product hype, the girls take a trip down tv commercial memory lane. While the super bowl did inspire this topic, their discussion isn’t just limited to popular super bowl commercials. From catchy jingles to iconic characters, listen (and reminisce) as they share the ads that have made them laugh, cry and want to pull their hair out. 

On topic, and thanks to funtrivia.com, Suzanne and Michelle will also take a quiz and try to correctly recall several “Popular American TV Commercials”.  They invite you to play along with them, and see just how many jingles you can remember. 

Cheers and welcome to this commercial inspired episode of Orange Juice Optional!  Have fun listening, making guesses and enjoying your favorite champagne inspired cocktails!

Special thanks to: qualitylogoproducts.com

Funtrivia.com “Popular American TV Commercials”

Wikipedia.org

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Hi everyone! Welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional. After a crazy week of commitments and random life happenings, Suzanne and Michelle are ready to get back to chatting and catching up. 

With a full hour ahead of them, the ladies quickly jump into this episode discussing their recent fascination with an online game called “Wordle”. Both ladies are competitive, and they are starting to see this game as a new daily challenge!! A rivalry of sorts!

This inspired chat than leads the ladies into conversation about other recent happenings in their lives. Topics include: Market in Las Vegas, spring decor trends, house building and then…some of those things that truly annoy them. 

As this episode wraps up, Suzanne and Michelle take a quiz entitled “How Annoying Are You?”  (buzzfeed.com). If the ladies are going to dish it out, they believe that it is only fair to take a good long look at themselves and how annoying they can be. 

So, please settle in with your favorite champagne inspired cocktail, and laugh, love and live along with us.  Until next week…cheers!!

P.S. - we are aware of the ‘scratchy’ sound throughout the episode. It was a recording glitch for the technology challenged. 

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Special thanks to: buzzfeed.com

You can find wordle at:  https://www.powerlanguage.co.uk/wordle/

Hi everyone!  Welcome to this week’s delayed episode of Orange Juice Optional.  Join Suzanne and Michelle as they discuss how Suzanne’s crappy January quickly turned into a cruddy January.  With that clue in mind, orange juice (and it’s healthy dose of vitamin C) should definitely be added to her glass of champagne. 

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Welcome to this week’s episode of OJO!  The first question we must ask, is your champagne poured? The second question (of course) has to be, did you add orange juice? 

Join Suzanne and Michelle as they discuss Suzanne’s unexpected household disaster. It was messy, probably stinky, but the best news remains…it can be fixed (in time, and of course after many headaches). Their discussion then opens up to busy weeks, and their debate between having a routine and being adaptable. While one is a preference, the other is a necessity in this ever changing world. 

As the show wraps up, Michelle will quiz Suzanne to determine just how adaptable she really is!  The results might surprise all of us. 

Until next week, CHEERS to you and all of those unexpected surprises, big and small, that you will encounter along the way! 

Sending out a huge thanks to quizdoo.com and their quiz “How adaptable are you?”

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Why Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of OJO!  With the beginning of 2022 finally rung in and celebrated, it’s time to jump into another year of opportunities, making amazing memories and the continual adjustment to a new normal!

In today’s episode, Suzanne and Michelle wrap up their holiday chats and happily shift back into conversations about everyday life, frustrations and general happenings. 

With a positive outlook on the new year, somehow this episode did not escape technical difficulties. With 15 minutes of lost audio, Suzanne and Michelle’s shared New Year’s resolution, and challenge (because they are both competitive people), still made the final cut. From New Year’s past, join in as they discuss what 5 things they are going to track in a journal…daily!  While the tasks will last 365 days, we wonder if the journal will?  In the spirit of inspiration, we invite each one of you to journal along with us!

Until next week’s episode…cheers!

In this week’s episode of OJO, join Suzanne and Michelle as they celebrate (and tackle) the last few moments before Christmas 2021. With Christmas only 4 days away, are they feeling completely frazzled and tired? Or have they settled into the lull of Christmas preparedness?  

With Christmas on the brain, Michelle is excited to jump right into Christmas cheer and trivia!  However, will her enthusiasm wane when Suzanne comes prepared with her own Christmas trivia and supporting facts?

So, please….Pop that cork because the week of Christmas is finally here!!  With all the holiday preparations falling into place, and all your hard work shining through, it’s finally time to settle in and to start enjoying the things that make you the merriest!!  

Right now is the perfect moment to let the smiles and laughs flow!! From both of us, to all of you - We wish you and yours, a very Merry Christmas and an Inspired New Year!!  We will be taking next week off to spend time with our families, but we will be back in January 2022!Until then…Cheers to all!!

Sending out a special thanks to parade.com and history.com 

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With Christmas quickly approaching, join Suzanne and Michelle as they discuss Holiday frazzle, overwhelm and exhaustion.  They know it’s a thing, so how are they coping with the days that now seem to be flying by?  Are they still merry and bright, or have they stepped into panic mode?  ( A small hint to answering those questions is the length of this very short episode introduction).

So, when time allows…please settle in and join the ladies as they share their experiences, and some of their coping styles and strategies. 

Also, as we move forward this holiday season (and really everyday), please remember to spread kindness. It’s contagious, and it can make a difference in the direction of someone’s day, and then spread out from there!

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Welcome to this week’s episode of OJO!  Join Suzanne and Michelle as they jump right into Holiday movies! From Christmas classics to childhood favorites, we all know that Suzanne has a category for it!

So cozy in with a seasonal egg nog, or a comforting hot toddy, and laugh along with them as they share their family favorites, their personal favorites, and their must watch holiday movie list!

As we walk through this holiday season, please remember to spread kindness with a genuine smile, a kind word or a simple gesture.  Kindness is contagious , and it’s needed. Especially this time of year.   Cheers to all of you, and thank you for accepting the assignment.  

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Special thanks to: goodhousekeeping.com  “The most popular Christmas movie the year you were born”

yardbarker.com  “The 25 best Christmas movies that aren’t technically Christmas movies“

rottentomatoes.com

NotOn this week’s episode of OJO, Suzanne and Michelle jump right into the upcoming holiday season!!  With difficult people on her shopping list, and limited supply that is in high demand, Michelle voices her frustration with Christmas shopping this year. That frustration then begins a lively conversation about the art of gift giving.

Michelle knows that Suzanne (a shop owner who has already identified her love language as gift giving) is the perfect person to have this conversation with. As Suzanne shares her gift giving rules, her quest to give a thoughtful and heartfelt gift to those on her list shines through. 

To challenge her well thought out gift giving strategy, Michelle then uses a buzzfeed quiz to determine if Suzanne’s gift giving strategy and approach are on par. Her results probably won’t surprise you!  You’ll just have to tune in to find out what the experts say about her gift giving style. 

Now…with that shared, all you need to do is push play and settle in!  We truly hope you enjoy the energetic conversation, genuine laughter and Suzanne’s inspired and thoughtful tips on the art of gift giving. 

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Why Hello everyone and welcome to Thanksgiving week!! Cheers to this November Holiday and all the wonderful things that come with it.  From self reflection and gratitude, to the entertaining of wonderful family and friends, Thanksgiving brings warmth and comfort to the late days of fall. 

While most people consider Thanksgiving dinner to be the most delicious meal of the year, find out why Suzanne holds a much different opinion.  While potatoes and gravy don’t ever appeal to her, Suzanne’s Thanksgiving does always includes spinach artichoke dip (a family favorite). Michelle then happily shares that her Thanksgiving must have is Robb’s (recipe for) ‘little smokies’.  She believes most people come to her house just for this saucy treat.  (This is an episode correction: The little smokies are made with grape jelly and CHILI sauce - not cocktail sauce.  Please read that correction twice, because she got it wrong in the episode).

Now POP…THAT…CORK and settle in, as Suzanne and Michelle share what they are most grateful for this year!!  Wanting to go further than the typical or generic answers that you might get around the Thanksgiving dinner table, they challenged themselves (and all of you) to go deeper with their gratitude. From funny, to realistic and thought provoking, they both completed this challenge. 

As the episode continues, Michelle then shares some interesting Thanksgiving Day trivia and “corny” Thanksgiving Day jokes (both were found at parade.com - Thank you!!). Ever curious and needing some clarity, Suzanne researches, and then provides additional facts about some of the questions asked. 

For  this quiz,  we ask that you grab a pen, and guess along!  Much to Suzanne’s disappointment, we aren’t really keeping track of points. However, you can still listen, and then impress your guests on Thanksgiving Day.

In conclusion, and with gratitude in our hearts, we would like to wish each of you a Happy Thanksgiving Day and a blessed holiday season!! As you step into this season of wonder, please remember to spread kindness with a smile, a simple gesture or kind words. Kindness is contagious, and some people need that extra encouragement this time of year. 

With all the shared and until next week…Cheers!!

Special thanks to parade.com!! All trivia questions (plus additional trivia questions) can be found in the article:   “50 Thanksgiving trivia questions and answers to impress all” https://www.google.com/amp/s/parade.com/1072705/jessicasager/thanksgiving-trivia/amp/

Thanksgiving Jokes can be found at: “50 funny Thanksgiving jokes for kids and adults) https://parade.com/1056665/kelseypelzer/thanksgiving-jokes/

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Notes go herePop…That…Cork, and help Suzanne and Michelle celebrate the 52nd episode of Orange Juice Optional!  That’s one full year of friendship, learning curves, tangents, conversations and laughs (and it only took them 53 weeks to get here).

Join Suzanne and Michelle as they reminisce about the best parts of podcasting, and the things that have challenged them the most.  Will you be surprised to learn that technology wasn’t their only challenge?  They will also share the real reason that the listeners haven’t heard from their husbands (yet)!  With as funny as they are in everyday life, the answer might surprise you.

Then find out what excites Suzanne even more than this milestone episode.  Is that even possible?  Why yes, in Suzanne’s world it is!  Michelle agrees with her excitement and for very good reason!  

This episode will also answer a big unknown- Will there be another year of Orange Juice Optional?  

Thank you to our listeners for sticking with us as we’ve tackled our freshman year of podcasting!  It has been a journey!  An inspired journey that we have loved sharing with each of you.  Cheers everyone!  Until next week.. and yes I know, that was a spoiler!

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Notes gWhy hello everyone!! In this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle discuss their Christmas decorating habits!  What do you think?  Is November 1st to early to decorate a personal home? How about a retail business?

Michelle, usually known for her Christmas cheer and early (November 1st) holiday decorations, is in a bit of a funk this year. While her house is now decorated, she struggled as her heart was not fully into it.  Could she be the “Scrooge” of 2021? Could it be that turning 50 has caused a lack of energy? Could it be laziness? Or could it be just a cleaner, less cluttered approach to holiday decor? 

Listen as Suzanne tries to inspire her with the beautiful decorations that she, and her ‘Why Hello’ team, have used to decorate her shop. Suzanne and Michelle will then discuss the trending holiday colors for 2021, and even trending Christmas decor that might make some people squeamish. 

Also discussed in this episode, is the sluggish supply and demand chain that would make only a “Grinch” happy!  So as you check your naughty and nice list, shop early when possible. 

This episode kicks off the holiday season!  With only 46 days left until Christmas, continue to tune in and share in our preparations, stories and of course the tangents that have put the champagne back into orange juice!  Cheers until next week!

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Notes go here Welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice optional!  Suzanne starts this episode off with a tipping story from her recent visit to Atlanta. You decide…Did she listen to the last episode, or did she decide to wing it?

While in Atlanta, she also had a scary experience at the hotel, and she shares her instinctive reaction to the event.  However, she’s not impressed by Michelle’s overall reaction to her story.  What do you think?

This episode then jumps into part 2 of everything tipping related! The ladies share their thoughts when it comes to tipping for cosmetic procedures, medical appointments, house contractors and Uber rides. 

After all tipping areas are exhausted, they circle back to a tipping etiquette quiz from buzzfeed.com (they have the best quizzes-thank you!!).  Will Suzanne and Michelle find themselves mostly in the majority, or in the minority, when it comes to their approach to tipping etiquette?  Listeners are encouraged to answer the questions along with us!  Where do you stand?  This is such a fun way to conclude this episode of Orange Juice Optional. 

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Feeling inspired by “a radio show”, on today’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne would like to talk about everything that has to do with ‘tipping’.  With upcoming travel on her calendar, she asks Michelle if she has “ever considered tipping a flight attendant?”  That question quickly opens up the conversation to all sorts of tipping practices and scenarios.  Sharing stories of complicated calculations, splitting tabs and important life lessons, these two compare their own personal tipping styles.  Like champagne, the conversation flows freely and inspires a lot of laughs along the way.  With time running out, Suzanne and Michelle decide that this topic, requires a part two. 

So, with a glass of champagne in hand (and remembering that the orange juice is optional), please sit back, enjoy the conversation and relate along with them. Cheers!!

The episode starts with Suzanne picking up from the last episode and talking about how she won the candle contest on Instagram. Then, she moves on to the theme of the day’s podcast and discusses how flying is now an uncomfortable experience for her, including her experiences with flights being delayed or canceled at airports. She also relates her difficulties with car rental services, and problems related to obtaining food on flights. Together, Michelle and Suzanne explore how employee shortage hurts flight operations at airports. Finally, the episode ends on a positive note, with Michelle giving a shout-out to her daughter-in-law for taking on the Orange Juice Optional Instagram page.

Episode Highlights

• Michelle and Suzanne’s reasons for celebrating      
• COVID-19 protocols air passengers are expected to follow
• Suzanne’s difficulties while traveling by air
• Vaccination, employee shortages, and their impact on the flying experience
• The upcoming Orange Juice Optional Instagram page

Quotes

‘‘And my point at that point was, if you’re getting on a plane, and passengers have become unruly, and it’s like, I wonder if that’s because the airlines have made it so uncomfortable for us to travel, that our frustration levels are at their peak.’’

“But instead of trying to get to where we were, how to recreate a positive environment that we can all peacefully live in without feeling this angst and this stress, and this frustration, wherever we go, the judgment.’’

“It’s like I am on a campaign now to find the positive ways to deal with life in general.’’

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The episode begins with an update on the candle contest followed by the autumn personality quiz, Michelle’s feelings about the fall season, leaves, and Suzanne’s pumpkin spice cookies. Suzanne goes on to review her love for autumn colors like yellow, brown, and orange, and together she and Michelle talk about the places which they would like to visit in the fall. Love it or hate it, fall is a fact of life – one which our hosts shine the spotlight on in today’s fun and fascinating episode.

Episode Highlights

• Suzanne’s candle contest update                        
• How Michelle and Suzanne feel about fall
• Michelle and Suzanne’s fall quiz results
• Things that Michelle and Suzanne love to do in the fall season

Quotes

‘‘I love seeing different leaf colors. I love to feel the crispiness in the air, like when I breathe in to take it in and it feels so crisp and fresh.’’

“But I like how the skies look when it’s fall. Like, there’s a lot of drama in the skies, the clouds.”

“In fall, there just needs to be an eeriness in the air, just a little bit of mystery.’’

‘‘Fall colours are my favourite colours. I love browns. I love orange. I love deep yellow, like a golden rod yellow.’’

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In today’s episode, Suzanne starts by discussing a candle slogan contest she is participating in on Instagram. Then, the conversation shifts to the topic of stress, an evil that makes people feel overwhelmed in certain situations. After discussing stressful experiences related to airport protocols and passengers, Michelle and Suzanne explore stress management, techniques to combat stress, and how unconventional stress reduction techniques like sparking joy for other people can also help them uplift their moods. Finally, the episode ends with Michelle committing to implement the stress reduction techniques next week, an excellent example for all of us to follow.

Episode Highlights:

• Suzanne’s participation in a candle slogan contest                    
• Suzanne and Michelle’s stressful flying experiences
• Techniques to beat stress

Quotes:

“I know when I find myself getting stressed out, I start that mental process. Also just breathe, just breathe.’’

“And a lot of times when I close my eyes like that, I will listen for sounds and I have always found this fascinating that when you really listen to sound, you don’t just hear one level of sound. You can usually hear different sounds all at the same time.’’

“And the best, best, best way for me is if I take a walk. It’s like, for whatever reason, it clears my brain, it makes me feel better.’’

“When you turn, try to turn someone’s day around just by giving them a nice comment, just by making them feel better.’’

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Beginning with Michelle’s embarrassing moment of realization that water boils faster with the lid on, they go on to look at hacks that can be used in the kitchen and share their experiences of applying some specific life hacks. They finish up by discussing the hack that involves taking a photo of a car in the parking lot to remember its location. Whether or not you have heard these tips before, today’s episode is as entertaining as it is informative – definitely one you do not want to miss.

Episode Highlights

• An update on Michelle’s move
• Life hacks related to alcohol and the kitchen
• Hacks that help cure medical problems
• Hacks related to everyday household objects

Quotes

‘‘I probably missed a lot when I was writing my list down as well, for that very reason. Because there are things that you just do over and over again, that you forget is a life hack.’’

‘‘Okay, so you, if you have boiling water with no lid on it, and you want to keep the water from boiling over, you put a wooden spoon across the top of it.’’

‘‘But again, for me, it was really hard because, you know, you integrate them into your everyday life, and they don’t feel like hacks anymore, but they could really save somebody else some time.’’

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They begin by exploring some surprises in Suzanne’s life and the reason why she dislikes them so much, and then they move on to discuss the times when they themselves have procrastinated. They also examine why the need to procrastinate arises in the first place, and throw light upon how procrastination can be viewed as a positive activity. To finish up, Michelle and Suzanne take the procrastination quiz and determine which type of a procrastinator they are, based on the five different types outlined. There’s no surprise that today’s episode is yet another thoroughly entertaining one, and listeners will come away so very pleased that our hosts didn’t put this one off.

Episode Highlights:

• Suzanne and surprises
• Procrastinating before having important conversations
• How Michelle and Suzanne procrastinate in different situations
• Why they procrastinate
• The five types of procrastinators

Quotes:

‘‘Like, if I have to have a really uncomfortable conversation with somebody, or share some news, or have a talk that I’m not looking forward to, I will procrastinate. I do not want to step into that feeling of I’m disappointing someone. I don’t want to step into that feeling of being mad at me, perhaps.’’

“There’s always that element of surprise in a conversation that you’ve planned to have, especially uncomfortable conversations. Even when you try to anticipate their responses, there’s always that element of surprise.’’

“So, I guess what I’m trying to say is when it comes to having a timeline in place, or a deadline in place, I am very good at not procrastinating because I don’t like to put myself in a state of chaos, like this move every step of the way.’’

“So, people might procrastinate because they feel anxious about something, like they’re not going to be able to do it well enough, or it’s too much on their plate or there’s no interest.’’

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Michelle and Suzanne touch on today’s topic, procrastination, and discuss the pros and cons of being a mental listmaker versus writing things down. They chat about the sense of accomplishment that comes with getting things off your plate, which brings them to a most amusing conversation about work dinners, exaggerated stories, and experiencing FOMO when they miss out on events with one another. Of course, they have much more to say about procrastination as well, but they’ll get to it next time!

Episode Highlights:

• Suzanne’s recent “Karen” moment at a hotel in Las Vegas 
• Michelle’s hilarious makeshift Louis Vuitton dog leash and the stress and frustration of selling her house
• Procrastination, To-Do Lists, and the sense of accomplishment you get when checking things off
• Exaggerating stories for the sake of the story without going too far
• Being supportive partners at their husbands’ work dinners and missing each other when one cannot make it

Quotes:

“Are we dealing with a little bit of a double standard here? Because all of a sudden, middle-aged white female women are ‘Karens’ when they create a scene about something that is somewhat justified. But this older gentleman, who is tossing around names and tossing around his importance in life, and demanding a table right now is not getting a ‘Karen’ label.”

“Experiences in selling a house... I know it will sell when the time is right. It's a beautiful home. It's just having patience. And we all know that is not a strong suit of mine.”

“It's such a great feeling, when you can get it off your plate. When you actually take care of something, you accomplish it. It's done. And it's off your plate. No more procrastination.” “Exaggerating stories once they get too far exaggerated is a huge pet peeve of mine, because I'm sitting there going, It didn't happen like that.”

“It's great having a person like that in your life, who makes you feel like they want you there.” “Of course, procrastination - we have a lot to say on that. But yes, we procrastinate until next time.”

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Today, Michelle and Suzanne begin by catching up on some news such as Michelle’s two new ‘hellions’, Suzanne’s swimming history, and the board game, ‘Really Karen?” From there, they go on to explore what makes them and their family members nostalgic as, together, they take a trip down memory lane, recalling such items from the past as certificates, jerseys, dragons, and Power Rangers. They also discuss how deciding to put an old object in the trash or keeping it safe is a difficult decision, and finish up by reviewing how our good and bad memories make us who we are today. Rest assured, today’s episode is yet another one which will bring you joy, and which will be remembered fondly for a very long time.

Episode Highlights:

• Michelle’s two new ‘hellions’
• Suzanne’s swimming history
• ‘Really Karen?’
• Objects that make Michelle and Suzanne nostalgic
• How not every object needs to be kept safely after some time
• Our memories and how they define us

Quotes: ‘‘It’s like you started getting rid of these things that no longer spark joy. And you know, what immediately pops into my head is like, ‘So what’s the problem?’” “But I know what you mean when you’re going through boxes and you come across things. And yeah, it becomes very sentimental.’’ “It’s only a small percentage of things that you’re actually going to really regret getting rid of. And it’ll be that one piece of paper that you know you have, but you can’t find it anywhere.’’ “Because there are definitely things that trigger my senses that helped me remember and take me back to a certain place or time.’’ “I would like to add about nostalgia, like, the good, the bad. It’s what makes us who we are today, the memories of it, and those little things that spark those memories of it.’’

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Today, Michelle and Suzanne begin by catching up on some news such as Michelle’s two new ‘hellions’, Suzanne’s swimming history, and the board game, ‘Really Karen?” From there, they go on to explore what makes them and their family members nostalgic as, together, they take a trip down memory lane, recalling such items from the past as certificates, jerseys, dragons, and Power Rangers. They also discuss how deciding to put an old object in the trash or keeping it safe is a difficult decision, and finish up by reviewing how our good and bad memories make us who we are today. Rest assured, today’s episode is yet another one which will bring you joy, and which will be remembered fondly for a very long time.

Episode Highlights:

• Michelle’s two new ‘hellions’
• Suzanne’s swimming history
• Really Karen?’
• Objects that make Michelle and Suzanne nostalgic
• How not every object needs to be kept safely after some time
• Our memories and how they define us

Quotes:

‘‘It’s like you started getting rid of these things that no longer spark joy. And you know, what immediately pops into my head is like, ‘So what’s the problem?’”

“But I know what you mean when you’re going through boxes and you come across things. And yeah, it becomes very sentimental.’’

“It’s only a small percentage of things that you’re actually going to really regret getting rid of. And it’ll be that one piece of paper that you know you have, but you can’t find it anywhere.’’

“Because there are definitely things that trigger my senses that helped me remember and take me back to a certain place or time.’’

“I would like to add about nostalgia, like, the good, the bad. It’s what makes us who we are today, the memories of it, and those little things that spark those memories of it.’’

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This week, she and Suzanne start by sharing some of their technological woes, before going on to discuss the Olympic Games, including the athletes who participate in them and the performance anxiety they go through, and the impact of COVID-19 on their experience at this year’s Games. They also discuss the sports they like and play, as well as their flexibility and athletic build, and, as is their habit, head off into such tangents as picky eaters. As always, you just never know what exactly you’re going to get when these two best friends get together, but you always know you’re going to enjoy the ride.

Episode Highlights:

• Michelle and Suzanne’s frustration with technology
• Their memories of watching athletes participate in the Olympics
• Athletes and performance anxiety
• COVID-19 and its impact on athletes’ experience of The Olympics
• Michelle and Suzanne’s experiences playing sports
• Some ‘tangent things’

Quotes:

“But there’s actually a thing that they refer to when you kind of lose your train of thought, in the middle of your routine. And she said that’s what’s happened to her, is her mind and her body connecting.’’

“Because in anything you do, you have to be mentally strong and prepared.’’

“So, I think there’s a lot of pressure, especially in the Olympics on individual athletes, especially on the ones that are favored to win the gold because they get so much media attention, which you kind of have to blame the media, you kind of have to tell the media back off, you know, let these kids perform, because most of them are just kids.’’

“If you have the passion for it, you could be really good at it if you have the skill, right?”

“To be perfectly honest, tangent things are more interesting to me than the Olympics.”

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Beginning with an update on Suzanne’s refrigerator and Michelle’s experience helping her son move to Colorado, they go on to discuss how complimenting strangers can make them feel good. The episode then concludes with Suzanne sharing her experiences at her niece’s wedding in Alaska. The crazier things get, the more we all need an opportunity to take a breath and catch up with good friends, something that we all get to enjoy here today.

Episode Highlights:

• Suzanne’s refrigerator update
• Helping Colton move
• Suzanne and Michelle’s families, weddings, and tasks at home
• How complimenting strangers is a good thing to do
• Michelle and Suzanne’s plans for the future

Quotes:

“The moral of the story is…telling people nice things that make them feel good, makes me feel good.’’

“But I’m going to start doing it more because I think the conversation was now that we can see people’s faces and see how they react. And we can see them smile or engage with us to say something nice to them or about what they’re wearing or, you know, a compliment is really nice thing.’’

“I realized on that trip that I do need to step back a little, that he'll live how he wants to live. And I just hope at some point that it moves from, you know, college life to professional life, which it will.”

“That’s all I want, you know, at the end of the day, one, for any of them, is to be happy and safe and successful in their life with the people and what they choose to do, whatever they choose to do.’’

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In today’s episode, Suzanne and Michelle discuss situations such as losing their belongings, and people breaking queues at drive-thrus, as well as how people not valuing their time or not paying attention to the road while driving can affect their mood. They also discuss specific things people do, like making assumptions about other people, and finish up by discussing how it is normal to get frustrated from time to time as we all are humans. Today, you will learn how seemingly ordinary activities can turn out to become sources of frustration, and undoubtedly recognize yourself in some of the examples given.

Episode Highlights

• How bad customer service can affect your mood
• Things that people do while driving that are annoying
• People not adhering to the rules
• Unexpected circumstances that can bug people

Quotes

“You have to be your own advocate. You have to figure this stuff out on your own and fix it on your own.’’

“I kind of like the fiery ones, though, because it’s an opportunity to let loose and not be so careful about everything you’re saying just to be there in the moment.’’

“And I’m certainly not afraid to discuss my frustrations and my frustrations with people. And I guess that’s just a part of who I am.’’

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They begin by sharing some stories about bear and moose encounters, and then resume their conversation about friend groups by looking at the difficulties a new member of a group faces while trying to fit in with other members. Together, they go on to discuss topics like ghosting friends, divorcing a friend, the evolution of a friendship, and how the dynamics of a friendship can change due to situations like disagreements. Our hosts bring this episode to a fitting close by celebrating their friendship and just how thankful they are to have each other in their lives - something that all listeners of the podcast can be truly thankful for as well.

Episode Highlights:

• Some stories of bear and moose encounters
• How every group of friends is different
• How changing locations can affect friendships
• Personal struggles with keeping friends
• Ghosting in a friendship and the importance of closure
• Things that lead to the evolution of a friendship

Quotes

‘‘So, you bring up an interesting point, meeting new people is always a challenge just because, you know, personalities and stuff and the time you have to invest in starting from that new place, obviously.’’

“But in my heart, my friend is my friend. You don’t that just that, you just can’t flip that switch off.’’

‘‘Because when somebody causes hurt, or something happens that causes a change in the relationship, it gets wrinkled, and it can’t ever go back to that perfect state.’’

‘‘I think that realistically, even if the friendship evolves and becomes stronger, it takes a lot for me to let my guard down once it’s up.’’

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They begin by discussing the nature of friendship, the friends that have been integral to their lives, and also how some friendships fall apart. They then look at how certain situations can change the dynamics of a friendship, how they ensure that they keep in touch with their friends, and the qualities of a good friend. They touch upon why it is necessary to appreciate people for who they are rather than expecting too much, and conclude by exploring how not all friendships may turn out to be good friendships. Each episode of the 'Orange Juice Optional' podcast clearly proves that our hosts are truly experts in the area of friendship, and today's show provides even more conclusive evidence of this happy fact.

Episode Highlights:

• The nature of friendships and how some last for years
• How different circumstances can change friendships
• A discussion of the efforts that go into forming strong friendships
• Qualities to look for in a great friend
• Having different friends for varying reasons
• Reasons for stepping out of a friendship

Quotes: ‘‘Yeah, what do they say that friends come in your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime, or something like that. And I think that’s so incredibly true.’’

“And you know, really, it came down to making that conscious choice that this person matters. And I’m going to devote the time, the follow up, and everything to be a good friend, where before I might not have had the time, or I might have rushed it or forgot to return a text, which I hate to do.’’

“If a person is approachable, that would be the number one thing I look for - is the person welcoming in their approach?’’

“The other thing that I used to have issues with is if my friend wasn’t perfect in my eyes. And again, I had an aha moment where it’s like, ‘Wait a second, nobody’s perfect!’’’

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The episode begins with Suzanne and Michelle’s discussion about the slot machines at the casinos in Vegas, and then they share their shopping experience at the shops in Vegas, which includes waiting in long lines. They also talk about the cabs and taxis in Vegas and the personalities of the cab drivers in the city, recounting some  humorous moments they enjoyed while traveling in the city. Adding their perspectives on how Vegas is a city for everyone, Suzanne and Michelle review how each person can be different in Vegas. Listen in today as our hosts explore the various facets of Vegas and express their sincere love for the city.

Episode Highlights:

• Casino, shopping, and transport experiences in Vegas
• The impact of COVID-19 on the people in Vegas
• Suzanne and Michelle’s personal, joyful cab ride experiences
• Liquor and dining out in Vegas
• The different sides of Vegas

Quotes:

“And I think the cab drivers in Vegas are masters. I think they’re the best there are because, and I’m not comparing it to places like New York City where everyone has a cab, but you get in a good cab with a good driver.’’

“And I think my recurring message that our whole week in Vegas is, we should only be doing things that spark joy in us. And you have to let go of guilt. Guilt is a lost wasted energy.’’

“And you know, there’s a beautiful side to Vegas, and then there’s a really sleazy side to Vegas, and I’m going to put the intimacy kit in the dark, sleazy side of Vegas.’’

‘’But that being said, you can make Vegas whatever you want it to be. And that’s one of the reasons I love, love, love Vegas. I do! There is something for everybody.’’

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Tune into this podcast to learn about inspiring people who have achieved success. From Ronald Reagan to Martha Stewart, there are many people who prove that age is no barrier to success! You’ll also hear about the roadblocks that older people face, like not being able to have a solid knowledge of technology.

The Finer Details of This Episode

• How dedication and success can help you succeed, regardless of your age
• Personal lessons Suzanne and Michelle have learned from their family members
• Identity crisis and how to battle it
• Barriers that Suzanne and Michelle feel come in their way to success

Quotes

“Yeah, pride, determination, just that mental, yeah, that mental pushing you forward, it is so strong. It really cannot be dismissed in any way, shape, or form.’’

“'You can’t because you’re too old. You can’t because you don’t have the knowledge. You can’t because you’re not good enough.' And I think that’s the hardest part of doing anything. is powering through that and saying, 'Yes, you are good enough.' ’’

“And then, you know, I even think about beyond our generation, our parents’ generation, when they come to us thinking that we have all the technology answers. And then we’re like, 'No, go talk to the grandkids. We don’t know.' ’’

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Episode Highlights:  

• The conclusion to Suzanne’s cockroach experience
• Suzanne and Michelle’s keys to being a good hostess
• One of Suzanne’s above and beyond hosting experience
• What Michelle has learned from Suzanne
• Itineraries
• Hostessing stories
• Being a good guest
• Finding something embarrassing left behind by guests
• Buzzfeed’s ‘Are you a terrible houseguest?’ quiz

Quotes:    “I'm trying to step up my game.”   “I was going to say, in addition to you being an excellent hostess, you have been an excellent mentor to me.”   “I just walked in and I felt like a princess already.”   “It's kind of a fun little thing to do because you get ideas from other people when you stay in their houses.”   “Hey, listen, if you want something, help yourself. Don't wait for me to ask because I always forget to ask.”   “Let's just go do our thing. And then we'll reconvene at four for cocktails and dinner.”   “It's like you come all the way to Alaska from Germany, and you don't want to see any of the state. It was crazy to me.”   “You just took my first point and, like, flushed it down the toilet.”   “So now I'm feeling like a shitty guest.”    “I always bring something on the front side, but I always think it's nice to have that little thing at the end.”   “I'm just going to provide the food that you're going to cook.”   “Unless I know somebody, having them in my space really sets my energy off.”   “I'm happy that I do something positive in your mind.”   “That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard!”   “My room is always off limits too. I don't like other people sleeping in it as guests or using my bathroom.”   “Go get yourself a glass of champagne.”

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Episode Highlights:

• Suzanne’s observations from her month of travel
• Michelle’s return to Alaska
• Mask wearing these days
• Michelle’s story from her flight to Houston
• Some frustrating things about the wedding
• Hotels post-COVID
• ‘The $800,000 tent wedding’
• Their wedding recap
• ‘Suzanne 2.0’
• The shopping she did for her store
• Their hotel prank stories

Quotes:    “I don't even remember where things are in my kitchen!”   “I don't think I've ever been so hot in my entire life because it is just wicked hot here.”   “It feels like someone flipped a switch, and COVID is gone.”   “Wow, Suzanne, you get the COVID vaccine, and you've got this passport now to travel and you're taking full advantage.”   “I honestly have been pretty astounded by how much people are enjoying their freedom again, and how few masks I've seen, and how life is good for a lot of people right now.”   “The wedding planner stepped in and she handled everything brilliantly.”   “We were right. They were wrong.”   “Why do they treat me that way?”   “Let's face it, some hotels are cutting corners because they need to recoup their money from being closed or whatever during COVID.”   “And the tent alone for this wedding event was $800,000 for just the tent! And the wedding was one that was going to last two weeks!”   “The space was gorgeous.”   “Suzanne got up out of her chair and walked over and actually initiated a hug with me. She hugged me and nobody got it on film.”   “I had two wardrobe malfunctions, but nobody would have known if I wasn't bringing it up right now.”   “I have to go to my parents room who had a pair of scissors and we had to cut the dress off.”   “I need to have a glam squad.”   “You did look stunning.”    “They were the only vendor in North Carolina that really snubbed me. And I was really offended by it.”   “It was one of those just magical days.”   “They do such a good job at my shop. They don't really even need me there.”   “I almost peed my pants!”   “I have a whole sold out hotel running around trying to find me a new room because there are two cockroaches on the floor in my bathroom that are still there because I'm not picking them up.”   “I have a champagne belly right now.”

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Episode Highlights:  

• Wedding ‘crunch time’ items
• The definition of criticism
• Michelle’s categories of criticism
• Constructive criticism and feedback
• Problems with criticism
• Cyber bullying
• How Michelle and Suzanne accept criticism
• Some of their experiences with criticism
• Getting blindsided by criticism
• Taking criticism as an asset
• Who has the right to criticize you?
• Shadow work
• Self-criticism

Quotes:    “We have to have a police officer present for that time of the reception.”   “I feel like a bitch on wheels this week.”   “It could be an upgrade from Texas wine to, I don't know, box wine.”                                  “To say that it's constructive criticism is somehow justifying your right to criticize, and I don't necessarily agree with that.”    “Sweat pants, alcohol, and kids always tell the truth.”   “Never send a drunk or an angry email.”   “That was such bullshit criticism, right?”   “It's a dangerous approach to use anger as our vehicle to improve things.”   “To sit back behind a computer screen, not wanting to be part of the action, but criticizing what everybody does, you're not helping the problem. You're just inciting more discontent.”   “I am now 50 years older than that, and I still remember that it's the first thing of criticism that I remember.”    “Take criticism as an asset instead of an insult.”    “Let it go, Suzanne, let it go.”   “I am probably the queen of criticism. I probably criticize people more than anyone else.”   “What good purpose does that serve?”   “I do have a critic in my life, and she's a nasty little bitch.”   “Too much criticism from a good friend turns into ‘I don't want to be around that person anymore.’ ”    “I think that's an incredibly challenging thing to have to do is go to that employer and say, ‘Here's what I think you're doing wrong’ or ‘Here's my opinion of you.’ ”   “Don't be so hard on yourself, accept who you are and what you do as good.”   “I kind of blissfully go through life thinking everything I do is the right thing to do.”   “I have very few regrets in my life… I really feel pretty good about myself.”   “I can be such a bitch, I'm just saying.”   “God, why did I do that? I'm such an idiot!”

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Episode Highlights:  

• Michelle’s middle age move
• Garage sales and Chuck E. Cheese
• Suzanne’s design tips
• Choosing paint colors
• Getting a house ready to sell
• Getting a house ready to move into
• Combining a guest space with an office
• Working with contractors and industry standards

Quotes:   “The house holds so many memories, and it holds so much crap, also.”   “Well there are 10,000 creams out there and picking the right one can make or break it.”   “It's called Pavillion Beige, and it's an overall perfect beige, and it's a Sherwin Williams paint. And no matter where you put it, you will love it.”   “You don't want them to zoom in on wedding pictures or pictures of children or what kind of dishes you own, or...your tastes and furniture -  you’ve got to get rid of all that stuff and make it feel very neutral.”                                    “Everything that can be cleaned should be cleaned spotlessly.”   “I think anything you can do to make it feel like a home without making it feel too personal is a good idea.”   “I want somebody to be able to create new memories there with their family.”   “Do not live with someone else's carpet.”   “What fit perfectly in your big house is not going to work in a smaller scale home.”   “You need to learn the personality of the townhome and furnish it accordingly.”   “You might save 1000 bucks buying something cheap today, but in the long run, you're going to spend 10 times that replacing the cheap sofa that you buy.”   “Animals are the hardest possible thing on an area rug or on carpet...invest in the highest quality you can, because it's going to be a lot easier to maintain it and keep it looking nice.”   “I am feeling like I have jumped into the deep end of a pool, and I'm going to drown without help.”   “I'll just throw it out there to the universe and say, ‘Cheers, everyone’.”     Links:   Homepage:  Orange Juice Optional   Goodnight Sweet Bear:  Goodnight Sweet Bear   Why Hello! Modern Home:  Why Hello! Modern Home                   Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook                       Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram   A Milne Shares:  A Milne Shares

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Episode Highlights:  

• Their favorite Seinfeld episode
• When they noticed middle age setting in
• The age they consider to be middle age
• Some negative and positive attributes of middle age
• Carpe diem
• The valuable advice their parents have shared with them

Quotes:   “Just that word ‘middle age’, it just conjures up such a negative image in my mind.”   “Middle age is not pretty.”   “I’m dangerously close to considering myself old.”    “Somewhere along the way, I became not so young anymore.”   “When did I become the oldest woman at the table instead of the youngest at the table?”   “Look at you getting all positive and reflective on us here.”   “It's like, ‘Oh my God, what is this?’”    “Older women clothes are much more comfortable than Ann Taylor ever was.”   “I would go into the old women's section to buy for my mom at that time. And look at me now. Now…they know me by name.”   “I also have a very false sense of how good looking I am, and how fit I am. And, remember, my mind tells me I'm still 24.”   “I had blissfully gone through life, not knowing about underarm flap, not looking for it, and I found it when someone pointed it out to me.”   “As a middle aged woman, I don't really care about what other people think of me.”   “We have to enjoy life now because we're not guaranteed old age.”   “In middle age and middle adulthood, we actually get to that point where we become the ones who share our wisdom and our experiences with our kids, and hopefully can make a difference in their life.”    “It was a tough day, but now we're proud AARP people.”   “Stop calling me out.”

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Episode Highlights:  

• Michelle and Suzanne’s frustrating days
• Seinfeld
• Star Wars trivia
• Making dinner
• Babysitting
• Aunt Susie’s Rules (ASR)
• Grandkids and Disneyland
• Mother’s Day, moms, and children
• The dumbest things they did as teenagers

Quotes:   “Some days that's what you need to do is just bitch about it.”   “Give me a fucking break, you idiot!”   “That guy needed a Xanax, and now you need one.”   “While you were releasing to the universe, you made me laugh.”   “You're in charge of the kids. Therefore, you are babysitting.”   “I think it's an aunt's place or a grandparent's place to spoil those children.”   “You were only thrown out by the Disney police once. It's not like it happens every single time you go in there.”   “If I have to go to Disneyland, they better remember it.”   “You will be the grumpiest grandma there.”   “I think I lied through my teeth to my parents about what I was doing.”   “I don't see you ever doing anything stupid.”   “I got in so much trouble for that one.”   “At that point, it was the drunkest I had ever been.”   “It's a miracle no one was killed that day… and looking back on it, I am totally horrified by it.”   “That's a direct shot at me.”   “Were you too drunk to remember winning it?”   “She had strict rules and we were all the better for it.”   “I think God gives us the children we're meant to have, and we raise them because God knows how we're going to raise them.”   “God never gave me more than I could handle.”

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Episode Highlights:  

• Their favorite movie theatre treats
• The first movie they saw in a theatre
• ‘The Sound of Music’
• Favorite Disney movies
• Favorite Christmas movies
• Suzanne’s definition of a good movie
• Favorite movie scene of all time
• Blockbusters that they hated
• Their least favorite Oscar winner
• The actor/actress they could watch in any movie
• Favorite movie based on a true story
• Favorite comfort movies
• Most depressing movie that they love to watch
• Favorite movies they’ve watched 10 times or more
• Best movie for a long flight
• Favorite movie without a sex scene (and why Suzanne came up with this category)
• The best musical that is not ‘Grease’ or ‘Mama Mia’
• Favorite movie with an ending they didn’t expect
• Favorite laugh out loud movie
• The movie that gave them the itch to travel
• The movie they would be embarrassed to watch with their kids or their parents
• The movie that made them want to sleep with the lights on

Quotes:   “You’re such a Karen.”   “So much salt on it that it makes my mouth burn.”   “One of my favorite memories of all time was going to ‘Sound of Music’ by myself and I was in fourth grade.”   “Here I am connecting dots for you.”   “You come up with the most obscure things!”   “I don't ever watch the Oscars, ever.”                                       “She's always so well dressed at the Oscars and that's how I base my opinion of people, speaking of shallowness.”   “It was like a choir of sobbing and I could pick out all of my family's sobs.”   “It was the absolute wrong movie to see with your son in the same theatre.”   “I hated the movie as much as I hated the book.”    “I'm hating you right now.”   “I hope we didn't put everybody to sleep as we reminisced about all of our favorite movies.”

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Episode Highlights:

• Michelle and Suzanne’s recent weekend together and what Michelle learned during it
• Their experience with Marie Kondo’s exercise in sparking joy
• Some examples of what sparks joy in their lives
• Some shopping stories
• Trusting your instincts
• Some joyful memories
• Building activities that spark joy into every day
• Getting rid of aspects in life that don’t spark joy
• Practicing self-awareness
• The meaning of Skol

Quotes:   “I found it so fascinating trying to watch those two guys get a word in edgewise. They were struggling.”   “I knew I could share it with Suzanne and she would be on my side - but you weren't.”   “Are we doing a little role reversal here where you're becoming kinder and gentler, and I'm getting more of an edge to me?”   “It's a stress release for me to go shopping.  It always has been my entire life.”   “I did probably get rid of fifty percent of my closet.”   “I heard it saying to me, ‘Give me one more chance’.”   “I've been wearing pajamas for a year.”   “Whatever I have on, in and of itself, should make me feel good about myself.”   “I think Spanx should all be burned.”   “In my quest to spark joy in my life I did get rid of every empty box I found.”   “I will never cut corners on my packaging.”   “This is truly turning out to be the most superficial podcast we've ever done.”   “I always wanted to wallpaper my wall with my shopping bags.”   “I don't consider myself a visual person either, I really go with that feeling…and when I get that feeling, I know it’s right.”   “It's all about being present also in that moment and actually letting yourself completely relax into it and remember everything going on around you.”    “I want to find joy in the small things.”   “I never thought you were a bitchy little Karen.”   “Skol!”     Links:   Homepage:  Orange Juice Optional   Goodnight Sweet Bear:  Goodnight Sweet Bear   Why Hello! Modern Home:  Why Hello! Modern Home                   Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook                       Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram   A Milne Shares:  A Milne Shares

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Episode Highlights:  

• Colton’s upcoming graduation and Michelle’s gift to her boys
• Michelle’s upcoming visit with Suzanne
• Some ‘Gang of Six’ stories
• Components of a good travel companion and group
• Some stories of travel letdown
• A hard part of travelling with Michelle and Suzanne
• Uniglobe Carefree Travel’s list of what makes good travel companions
• Wanderlust.com’s travel companion quiz

Quotes:   “It is monumental because it just never could have happened a couple years ago.”   “The six of us have traveled the world together.”    “I could kill a lot of people with the wrong look on my face.”   “I kind of beat around the bush a little bit and that did not serve me well.”                                     “We have such good memories of those days.”   “We have rated who was the most high maintenance on these group trips and I think you were number one.”   “You also really respect my permanent social distancing desires.”   “We respect Suzanne's need to go to the casino.”   “I wonder how long it will take to get back to those kinds of crowds in places like the Louvre.”   “We had forgotten how to communicate to each other that we weren't really interested in the museum tours and the garden tours. Really, we just wanted to go find the next local pub or bar.”   “You do not want to see me hangry!”   “Remember that time my hair caught on fire?”   “Robb’s either making friends or offending people as we go along - unintentionally, of course.”   “We've had a lot of tense conversations with our banks over the years.”   “What a stupid quiz!”   “I'm more likely to say, ‘This is on you if it goes south’.”   “We do schedule our trips like eighteen months to two years out.”   “We’re a pretty good group.”     Links:   Homepage:  Orange Juice Optional   Goodnight Sweet Bear:  Goodnight Sweet Bear   Why Hello! Modern Home:  Why Hello! Modern Home                   Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook                       Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram   A Milne Shares:  A Milne Shares

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Episode Highlights:  

• Michelle’s continued wedding planning
• Suzanne’s family and the death of her aunt
• Definitions of courage
• Some of their examples of courage
• Suzanne’s panic attack
• Prince Philip’s funeral
• The courage found in asking for help and apologizing
• Some quotes about courage
• Moments when courage was needed in their lives

Quotes:   “The best part about this dress is it requires no Spanx.”   “It was very surreal to think that this group of five siblings were no longer together.”   “We've never had a year that we’ve canceled either of these get-togethers and this year we cancel two of them.”    “Sometimes I feel like courage just happens because it has to.”   “Courage does not always roar. Many times it’s that silent voice that says ‘Just try again’.”   “Are you more likely to regret it if you do it or are you more likely to regret it if you don't do it?”   “I wanted to slap her upside the head.”   “The courage was asking for help when he needed it.”   “If we go through life assuming that people want to help instead of being afraid that they don't want to help, doesn't it kind of put a whole different perspective on life?”   “If I can help somebody, if I can do something nice for you, that is how I show my love and my gratitude and my feeling.”   “The only time you can be courageous is when you're dealing with something you’re afraid of.”   “Our inner voices are nasty little bitches.”

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Episode Highlights:  

• Michelle and Suzanne’s COVID vaccination side effects
• Confusion with differing COVID protocols
• Michelle’s trip to Houston and Galveston for wedding planning
• Working with budgets
• Robb and Michelle’s budget experiment
• Wedding location details
• Suzanne’s Rain Forest Café story
• Her surprise gift for Jeff

Quotes:   “The anxiety leading up to the second shot was actually worse than the side effects I had with the second shot.”   “Now we’re vaxholes.”   “All I could hear was cha-ching, cha-ching, cha-ching!”   “I hate working within a budget.”   “Every remodel project, we have ended up 30% over budget.”   “It has made me think a little bit more about where I spend money and how I spend money.”   “I think, probably, it’s just that word ‘allowance’ that probably gives people heartburn…we need a new word for ‘allowance’.”   “The system that Jeff and I don’t have, works for us.”   “I was pissed. Jeff was pissed. The friends we were with were pissed.”   “We sat down at our table and this tree started talking to us, and it opened its eyes.”   “This is ‘bucket list’ for Jeff.”   “Hard to explain to a 26 year old girl the complexity of my husband.”   “There are certain things where the cost just doesn’t matter, and this was one of them.”   “We have to figure out how to enjoy life to the best of our ability.”   “Seize the day, embrace the moment, and just enjoy life.”     Links:   Homepage:  Orange Juice Optional   Goodnight Sweet Bear:  Goodnight Sweet Bear   Why Hello! Modern Home:  Why Hello! Modern Home                   Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook                       Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram   A Milne Shares:  A Milne Shares

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Episode Highlights:  

• How Eva’s feeling about the wedding preparation
• Wedding invoices
• Eva’s highlights of the upcoming wedding
• The COVID precautions planned for the wedding
• Suzanne and Katie’s advice to Eva based on their extensive wedding experience
• Eva’s questions for Katie and Suzanne
• Eva and Katie’s responses to Buzzfeed’s ‘How Much of a Bridezilla are You?” quiz
• The ‘Guestbook’ app

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Quotes:   “There will probably be some hidden costs.”   “I definitely feel the pressure of, this will kind of be the first time that a lot of people get to come together in a really long time.”   “I think I have to permanently put on a yellow wristband so nobody ever hugs me.”   “Is my husband the only one that didn’t want to come back to the hotel room after the wedding?”   “As much of a planner as I am, Eva’s more of a planner.”   “That week of the wedding, you are playing so many different roles that the planning part of it really goes out the window.”   “I would use that wedding planner to the Nth degree.”   “Just make sure there’s food.”   “You can’t go over your checklist enough times.”   “There were things that came up the day of the wedding that I just did not anticipate.”   “If they don’t do dancing, I’m not going.”   “Making your guests happy is crucial.”   “That is a crappy friend!”   “I don’t think anybody should steal your thunder.”   “Let’s leave the photography to the professionals today.”   “I’m getting my girl!”   “He told me the other day that I looked like I was wearing his Grandma’s drapes.”   “They’re just embracing the moment and having fun.”

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Episode Highlights:  

• Michelle’s scary parking garage and airport stories
• Michelle and Suzanne’s safety plans for potentially dangerous situations
• March Madness Pools
• COVID vaccinations and ‘vaxholes’
• The universality of COVID
• Suzanne’s experience with an anti-mask demonstrator
• Criteria for being considered a Karen
• Her thoughts on Karens and being considered one
• Suzanne’s results from the Buzzfeed and PopBuzz’s ‘Karen’ Quizzes
• Taming a Karen approach while also not letting others walk all over you

Quotes:   “I knew instantly that this was going to be trouble. I needed to look for my exits.”   “Don’t fall for that Ted Bundy ruse!”   “How the hell am I going to get out of here as quickly and as safely as I can?”   “It did give me great pleasure to go see friends, spend a weekend, and not be quite so hung up on COVID.”   “I wanted to punch him!”   “You’re the reason why we’re all still in this nightmare!”   “Who do you think you are, you asshole?”   “They attacked me to further their cause.”   “Mom, you’re such a Karen.”   “If I’m upset about something, I want it resolved.”   “Am I privileged? Yes. Am I a white woman? Yes. Am I middle aged?...Yes to all of those.”   “We did change rooms 3 times before I got a room that I was satisfied with.”   “That’s when I kind of become a Karen, is when all of a sudden I need perfection.”   “I guess it’s how you approach it.”   “I don’t want to be a Karen, I’m just owning up to being a Karen.”   “It’s a constant thing in my head now – don’t be a Karen, don’t be a Karen!”   “Don’t let it have you setting for less.”   “Don’t be a Michelle, either!”   “If you can embrace it and not take it too seriously and it’s teaching you how to respond differently to people in a way that you’re more comfortable with, why not, right?”

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Episode Highlights:   ·   What Suzanne, her son, and daughter-in-law have been up to lately ·   Michelle’s list of airplane etiquette ·   Michelle and Suzanne’s flying stories ·   ‘Pulling a Karen’ ·   Robb’s airplane set up ·   What Michelle and Suzanne would change to make flight more comfortable ·   Suzanne’s theory on flying

Quotes:   “The next thing I know, he takes off his shirt…the last piece of clothing between him and bare skin.”   “I found that a very weird perk of flying in first class internationally.”   “The barf bag lands on my feet!”   “We just see it…the pee glistening in her hair.”   “You can just sit there and wait, and I’ll handle you in a minute.”   “I am really going to lose it on you!”   “People are going to be afraid to get on a plane with me…I’m a little grumpy.”   “He starts poking my bladder.”   “What makes you more important than anyone else on the plane?”   “He flips his long hair over his reclining seat into my food.”   “The guy turned around and yelled at my son.”   “He thought somebody was stealing his DNA… or had injected him with a needle or something.”   “If I die, this is the person who’s responsible.”   “I ended up sitting right next to Anthony Bourdain.”   “We’re closing the doors – let’s get this party started!”   “Let’s rethink some of these regulations, and decide which ones are really important.”   “We clearly have a passion for talking about travel.”

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Episode Highlights:   ·   Suzanne, Michelle and Katy’s history of interest in the Royal Family ·   Their thoughts on Meghan ·   Their first impressions as the interview started ·   The purpose of the interview ·   Meghan’s expectations regarding joining the Royal Family ·   The Queen’s response ·   Opening themselves up to ‘no questions off limits’ ·   Where our hosts’ empathy lies ·   The way they chose to answer Oprah’s questions ·   The potential impact of the interview ·   How Meghan will be perceived years from now

Quotes:   “I felt like my jaw was on the floor the entire time.”   “Things just kept falling.”   “It was one of those worldwide scandalous photos that was plastered all over magazines and newspapers.”   “I’m a little bit obsessed, too.”   “I actually like her more now than I did before the interview.”   “When I listen to her in an interview, I see an actress.”   “She puts on that exterior protection.”   “It was jarring.”   “Why are they doing this interview to begin with?”   “She was defending her name.”   “To bash the Royal Family…I think is a little over the top.”   “It’s not the Hallmark version of life.”   “You’re so full of it!”   “These are private family issues.”   “This interview is so polarizing…there’s so much that we don’t know.”   “We’re living in a time of reckoning for so many people.”   “I don’t think they called people out like you feel like they did.”   “I think they’re going to get a lot more attention instead of a lot less attention, at least in the short term.”   “You’ve just drawn the rest of the world into it.”

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Episode Highlights:  

• Suzanne’s COVID vaccination
• Feedback and stories about the podcast
• The Royal Family
• Some potential future episode ideas
• Suzanne’s experience with flying
• Michelle’s airport code quiz for Suzanne
• Touching airport and travel stories
• Suzanne and Michelle’s travel plans
• COVID vaccinations
• Stories about air travel during the pandemic

Quotes:   “They tell me the sunshine of things.”   “They have been listening to all these episodes in ‘chipmunk mode’.”   “Bless their hearts for not wanting to hurt your feelings.”   “I get caught up in everything Royal as well.”   “Hindsight does everybody good.”   “Anyone who’s listening to us wants our opinions!”   “I have become unaccustomed to flying again.”    “It was one of those moments you won’t forget.”   “I think I started booking trips the second that needle came out of my arm.”   “If ever there was a time we should get together, it’s this year.”   “Alaska has been the rock star in the vaccination department.”   “If I had had Valium, I would have taken a Valium to get through the flight.”   “Okay, Suzanne, get a grip. You know, you can do this.”   “The time I really need you, you’re there sleeping.”   “The first two minutes are the worst.”   “I appreciated the strictness.”   “So now you’re going to use my mother-in-law to get you that book episode.”

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Episode Highlights:   ·   Michelle’s podcast quiz for Christine ·   Christine’s definition of a true middle child and how being one has affected her ·   Middle Child Syndrome ·   Michelle and her siblings’ first vehicles ·   Sibling roles and relationships ·   Remembering stories from their childhoods ·   An example of Christine’s brilliance ·   Kids finding out about what their parents were like as kids ·   Michelle and Suzanne’s tattoos ·   Online shopping ·   Michelle and Christine’s parents ·   Disneyland ·   Suzanne’s grandson story of the week ·   Christine’s stories

Quotes:   “Who doesn’t accept a hug?”   “There are some deep-seated issues here, I’m just saying.”   “By the time I was 3 years old, I hated my name!”   “You were a good big sister - a tough younger sister, though.”   “I always felt a little bit of an outcast in this family.”   “I feel like I’m the therapist in a counseling session.”   “Aren’t chores always, like, a bitch?”   “I know that my sister and I have very different takes on our childhoods just because of where we fell in our family.”   “You never did anything wrong!”   “You guys are rookies.”   “Everybody else has a spot on your body.”   “A guy with a teddy bear on him? What next?”   “I kind of choose to eat my calories.”   “I had an amazing childhood.”   “You’re an ugly crier.”   “We had way too much to drink – in a family park.”   “Who gets kicked out of Disneyland?”   “Are you even American?”   “He was calling Google ‘Daddy’.”   “I’d be a leaf on Michelle’s leg.”   “My dad is in cowboy boots with no clothes on!”   “I’m glad that you’re my sister.”

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Episode Highlights:   ·   Synchronicities ·   National Random Acts of Kindness Day ·   Michelle’s examples of ‘no good deed goes unpunished’ ·   Michelle and Suzanne’s ‘crowns’ ·   Suzanne’s favorite quotes about kindness ·   Robb’s random acts of kindness ·   The random acts of kindness that people have done for Suzanne and Michelle ·   The feeling that comes with performing acts of kindness ·   Respecting people’s feelings about COVID protection ·   The true meaning of an act of kindness

Quotes:   “It was one of those signs from the universe that we were on the right track.”   “It does seem every time I try to do something nice, it goes wrong…it always comes back to bite me in the ass.”   “That is another star in your crown in Heaven.”   “You can lose stars…your crown might not be as heavy as you think it is.”   “How unexpected was that remark?”   “The best type of random acts of kindness are the ones nobody knows about.”   “We have done something kind whether they like it or not.”   “I swear, the guy falls into the shit, and he is celebrated!”   “He gets accolades, I get the onions.”   “That had to have happened 30 years ago, and I still remember that random act of kindness.”   “You feel like it’s the nicest thing anyone’s ever done for you when you’re in a situation and someone bails you out of it.”   “You choose to make the difference for someone today.”   “We are paper towel people, anyway.”   “I always pay for the next person.”   “Kindness does not have to involve money.”   “Whatever we do, we have to do it with kindness.”   “It was so perfect in that moment.”   “That is family taking care of family. I love it.”   “Do something kind every single day.”

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Episode Highlights:   ·   Suzanne’s library ·   Different reading styles and preferences ·   Their book clubs ·   The start of their love of reading ·   Becoming a true reader ·   Suzanne’s definition of a good book and some examples ·   The book you won’t find on Suzanne’s reading list ·   Favorite fictional and real life couples ·   Michelle’s quote quiz for Suzanne ·   Favorite biographies, books that they’ve read more than 10 times, surprise books, books that made them feel accomplished, books that made them laugh out loud, books that they are embarrassed to admit they love, go-to authors, and books/authors that make them blush ·   Worst movie adaptations of a book

Quotes:   “I fell in love with that house when I saw the library at the top of the stairs where I could put all my books.”   “So, you’re kind of like Belle from ‘Beauty and the Beast’.”   “You are a very adventurous reader…I’m more comfortable with certain genres.”   “We have hundreds of books on our list that we’ve read.”   “I didn’t really love reading as a kid.”   “I didn’t consider that reading.”   “As an adult, I don’t typically read a book more than once.”   “That, to me, is the most bizarre way to read a book!”   “If I’m not enthralled with that book in three chapters, I close it and I never read it.”   “That’s a lot of drama involved in you trying to read a Kindle!”   “I always donate my books.”   “It’s because you’re reading the wrong book.”   “It sounds like it was serendipitous.”   “I got so caught up in the book that I didn’t even realize I was reading it.”   “It’s much better than the movie version of it.”   “I dream that I’m a character in the book.”   “The movie was nothing like the book.”   “They changed the ending.”   “I could talk about books for days!”

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Episode Highlights:   ·   Suzanne’s big upcoming event ·   Valentine’s Day stories from different life stages ·   Their jewelry purchase experience ·   Valentine’s Day treats ·   Suzanne’s mother ·   Michelle’s Valentine’s Day dinners stories ·   The story behind ‘everlasting vision of loveliness’ ·   Michelle’s sister ·   ‘Shout outs’ to Robb and Jeff ·   Upcoming episode teasers

Quotes:   “There’s this cynical thread that runs through my family.”   “After I had my meltdown – and it wasn’t a little one.”   “Why would I hold showing my love for you to one day a year?”   “You’re wondering if you’re the only one that got a Valentine’s Day filled with poop.”   “It’s the most painful day of the year!”   “It always seemed kind of forced.”   “Is that like an omen?”   “Why would you send flowers when you could send jewelry?”   “I felt really spoiled.”    “I don’t do gift cards. I don’t believe in them.”   “That inspires me for my next story.”   “My sister, she was the hellion.”   “He’s a lot of work, but I’m up for the challenge.”   “You always have a day or two in your life that you hate your husband.”   “I think that I will be the yin to your yang.”

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Episode Highlights:   ·   Michelle and Suzanne’s first experiences with Alaska ·   Questions people ask when they discover they’re from Alaska ·   The story of Binky ·   The reality of wildlife in Alaska ·   Michelle’s most terrifying bear story ·   Bear and moose encounters in Alaska ·   The geography of Alaska ·   The state bird and flower of Alaska ·   Termination dust ·   Weird questions and comments they have received ·   Some of the great things about Alaska ·   Jeff’s pride in Alaska

Quotes:   “I really might have believed that I would be taking a dogsled to school.”   “I felt like we looked like the Beverly Hillbillies or something.”   “You’re usually in pretty close proximity with anyone in Alaska.”   “I imagine it can get pretty chilly at your house sometimes when you’re playing nursemaid.”   “We see a lot of wildlife in our day-to-day life.”   “One of them did get attacked and had some damage done to a particular unit that is important to a male.”   “When you’re visiting Alaska, you’re dealing with true wildlife…you’re not dealing with a Disneyland version of it.”   “When I am restricted, I always think I have to go to the bathroom.”   “When they talk about mama bears – they’re fierce! Don’t mess with their babies.”   “You could see moose a couple times a day!”   “It takes a long time to get anywhere in Alaska.”   “The odds here are good, but the goods are odd.”   “He would get welts the size of half dollars.”   “You lose track of time.”   “As an interior designer, that kind of makes me cringe.”   “We don’t ship internationally.”   “I really love it when people ask me about Alaska.”   “We’re from Alaska!”

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Episode Highlights:   ·   Michelle’s upcoming yoga classes ·   Friday the 13th Reenactment Camp ·   Jeff’s biking experience ·   Michelle and Suzanne’s perspectives on visiting the doctor, dentist, and eye doctor ·   Bad doctor’s office experiences ·   The important work doctors, dentists and eye doctors do ·   Their challenge for themselves and listeners

Quotes:   “Hell, no! What are you thinking?”   “He couldn’t get out of bed for a week!”   “We don’t really need to re-break the elbow.”   “The last two weeks of January have been my living Hell!”   “You say ‘trooper’, I say ‘idiot’.”   “I do not want to get weighed.”   “I will give the nurse the look of death.”   “Okay, I didn’t need to hear that!”   “When I am feeling healthy, ignorance is bliss in my world.”   “The 10-year-old in me won, I hate to say.”   “Right now, I’m still able to blame COVID…that excuse is wearing thin as time goes on.”   “I have to dig deep and find ‘Mature Suzanne’.”   “I don’t forget things like that because it comes between me and my food.”   “Wow! You’ve been my doctor a really long time if you’re comfortable enough to do that while I’m sitting here in stirrups!”   “Only you and serial killers.”   “You would have to put me on ‘suicide watch’ if I gained 54 pounds in a year!”   “You look really sick – I’m not going to shake your hand.”   “We’re all in this together and it really is about keeping us safe and healthy as we approach what comes next in life.”

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Episode Highlights:   ·   Robb and Suzanne’s COVID diagnoses ·   Their quarantine experience ·   Michelle’s COVID test ·   Michelle and Suzanne’s stories of being nursemaids ·   Katy’s compassionate nature ·   Suzanne’s childhood hypochondria ·   What Michelle and Suzanne are like as patients ·   Their worst illnesses ·   Strep throat

Quotes:   “It was absolutely terrifying!”   “You got your Christmas miracle.”   “I’m thinking it was a false positive.”   “The COVID Grinch showed up at the Milne house.”   “A positive test result on Christmas Eve.”   “It was horrible.”   “I felt like I had just conquered Mt. Everest or something.”   “Honey, you have a lot of issues, but dying tonight is not one of them. Go to sleep.”   “When Jeff gets sick, I get pissed.”   “It’s a sore subject.”   “I am so pathetic…all I could think of was how inconvenient it was for me.”   “I never got mad at them for being sick.”   “In reality, I was a full blown hypochondriac.”   “I’m a complainer.”   “Maybe I’ll pour some ‘Emergen-C’ in that glass of champagne!”

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She begins by sharing a bit of her background and what it was like growing up with Suzanne as her mother, her thoughts on ‘Heunerisms’ and the podcast, and then she and our hosts review Suzanne’s attitude regarding hugs. Michelle’s beauty quiz leads to a discussion of their history with beauty and style, the most awkward beauty years, their ‘problem areas’, and perspectives on Botox and plastic surgery. They finish up by looking at the impact COVID has had upon their beauty routines, some routines they wouldn’t consider having done, and Michelle’s experience with Dr. Pimple Popper. As today’s special guest, Katy seamlessly enhances the show’s already high level of interest and entertainment, and will undoubtedly be back to offer her unique contributions to future episodes as well.

Episode Highlights:

· Katie’s background and what it was like growing up with Suzanne as her mother · Suzanne and hugs · Katie’s thoughts on ‘Huenerisms’ and her mom having a podcast · A beauty quiz · Katy, Michelle and Suzanne’s history with beauty and style · Their most awkward beauty years, ‘problem areas’, and thoughts on Botox and plastic surgery · The impact of COVID on their beauty routines · Beauty routines they wouldn’t consider including ‘Brazilian butt lifts’ and ‘palm line surgery’ · Dr. Pimple Popper

Quotes:

“I cringe at the sound of my voice.”

“Don’t call me ‘mommy’, it sounds so stupid.”

“I don’t think you need to hug to be perceived as warm.”

“It was an ugly night.”

“I’m a sucker for a good salesperson.”

“I have that solid German build.”

“Just be glad you have two strong legs to walk on.”

“Why would you put makeup on the face that God gave you?”

“I really felt like that ugly duckling that would eventually turn into a swan – that was my vision of myself.”

“My sister called me ‘Poochy’.”

“You’re going to turn into a hunchback.”

“I have back fat””

“I can identify someone with fillers - like that!”

“You blew my mind with a BBL!”

“It’s like a car wreck, you can’t look away!”

“I think you’re brilliant!”

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Episode Highlights:   ·   Suzanne’s calendars ·   Moving on from Christmas ·   Wedding planning ·   Suzanne and Michelle’s New Year’s resolutions ·   One sincere and many backhanded compliments ·   Suzanne’s road rage ·   The upcoming episode

Quotes:   “Now we have the task ahead of us of getting back to normal.”   “You give away all of our secrets, Suzanne.”   “By December 26, I’m ready to tear everything down.”    “You let me know how February in Alaska goes.”    “Challenge yourself a little more.”   “I am a bigger chicken than you are at everything…I’m happy in my safety zone.”   “That is a big leap in challenging yourself.”   “I’m a little obsessive-compulsive.”   “We can joke about it now.”   “I cringe now every time I look in a mirror.”   “I did have an eating disorder when I was younger, so I have body dysmorphia.”   “The Spanx weren’t even working in those photos.”   “We’re always our worst critic.”   “Have you seen me eat? Have you seen me drink?”   “I am a road rage driver.”   “Happy 2021 to everybody!”

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Episode Highlights:   ·   Michelle’s New Year’s Eve celebration ·   Suzanne’s biggest positive of 2020 ·   Her Thanksgiving meltdown ·   Michelle’s spiritual awakening ·   Fran Drescher’s insights ·   Cruises ·   Suzanne’s homemade eggnog ·   Their New Zealand trip ·   Things they’ll be happy to say goodbye to in 2020 ·   The first thing they’ll do when COVID is over ·   Some positives of 2020 ·   New Year’s resolutions

Quotes:   “It’s all about perspective.”   “He’s breaking out of baby jail.”   “I couldn’t deal with giving him baby food turkey.”   “I'm getting really good at doing nothing well.”   “I think really we have spent the year exploring new adventures.”   “Whatever you put out into the universe you’re going to get back.”   “The year of the reset button.”   “It’s learning how to take care of the inside of you to protect the outside of you.”   “I don’t really miss Alaska.”   “This homemade eggnog thing is killer!”   “I think I would need to be sedated.”   “I didn’t mean to be rude.”   “You have good intent in your heart, and they think you’re being an ass.”   “Clearly, I must read lips more than I listen.”   “I want my thigh gap to start going the other way – getting it back.”   “I have let my discipline go.”   “I am ready to have fun again.”   “You just have to go to the next level.”   “Happy New Year! And cheers! We’ll talk to you in 2021.”

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Episode Highlights:  

• An update on Michelle and Suzanne’s Christmas shopping
• Their gift wrapping traditions
• Working with new technology
• Their Christmas Season experiences this year and how COVID has impacted them
• Christmas movie recommendations
• Christmas cards and calendars
• Stories from past Christmases
• Disappointing Christmas gifts

Quotes:   “I’m feeling a little discombobulated this year...completely overwhelmed.”   “I pride myself on how I shop, and this year has just been a disaster.”   “I’m a huge Hallmark person.”   “Our takeout bills are ridiculous!”   “I haven’t even listened to Christmas music, is that not pathetic?”   “We need a little brightness right now.”   “They all wanted to be the donkey.”   “It’s really disappointing that we’ve had no family gatherings so we have no pictures for my calendar.”   “Why does every conversation evolve into COVID?”   “It was so much of a train wreck I couldn’t move my eyes.”   “He almost went through that window.”   “She almost burned our house down.”   “His dad got a TSA lap dance.”   “My dad’s motivation was the grandkids.”   “This is so disgusting!”   “There were no diamond earrings on those feet!”   “My kids all refer back to that particular Christmas.”   “It wasn’t pretty. I’m not very proud of it.”   “I felt like I was in a commercial.”   “I’m looking forward to this crazy.”   “Merry Christmas to you and all our listeners.”

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Episode Highlights:  

• The spirit of Christmas
• Michelle and Suzanne’s Christmas shopping so far
• Santa stories and favorite Christmas memory stories
• Christmas traditions
• Suzanne and Michelle’s Christmas meals
• The MEATER
• Gift giving traditions and opinions

Quotes:   “I’m a foot shopper, normally.”   “Everything is sold out!”   “I appreciate people who choose to shop local.”   “There’s always next year to terrorize him.”   “Nobody sees it like a child does.”   “How traumatizing!”   “I never fix anything I don’t like.”   “It’s hard to go into a church that you don’t know much about.”   “And there’s no donkey in the Christmas story.”   “He’s wrapped my Christmas gifts in newspaper.”   “It’s the best thing they never knew they wanted.”   “When have I ever been an extra small?”   “They send Robb alerts!”   “I love having my own budget.”   “I just don’t have the discipline to stick by it.”   “It costs nothing to be kind…do what you can to bring a smile, because that smile will travel.”  

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Episode Highlights:  

• The Uber Karaoke video
• Some of the things that COVID has taken away this year
• The story of Suzanne’s Nordstrom dress
• Thigh gaps and back fat
• Laundry, hunting, living with husbands 24/7, travel stories
• The moments COVID became ‘real’ for Suzanne and Michelle
• Christmas for Suzanne’s mother
• COVID and masks
• Robb’s beard

Quotes:   “My kids were pissed, pissed, pissed!”   “My diet has gone to crap.”   “I haven’t had that thigh gap since I was about 32 – I mean that disappeared a long time ago.”   “Underwear is different.”   “Did you warn your neighbors?”   “How did I get to this place in my life?”   “That was the most terrifying moment of my life up until then with my children – waiting for my house to explode.”   “I was thankful I still had my health. My family still had their health, and that was what was more important.”   “I went into panic mode.”   “We were dying!”   “I wasn’t real fond of Canada for several weeks.”   “It’s amazing how quickly the abnormal becomes normal.”   “I walk around sometimes with elf ears.”   “He looked like a skinny Santa Claus.”

Links:   Homepage:  Orange Juice Optional   Goodnight Sweet Bear:   Goodnight Sweet Bear   Why Hello! Modern Home:  Why Hello! Modern Home                   Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook                       Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram   A Milne Shares:   A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email:   OJO Email

Now, pop that cork, pour that glass of champagne, and celebrate along with us. Also, remember that no matter the time of day, Orange Juice is optional. This is a judgement free zone, because why would you dilute what is best in life.