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March 7, 2024

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 63

On Ep 63 we follow up on Erin's popular FB topic: 3 words of advice for your 18-year-old self. Why Lisa groans when women call themselves "chicks/girls." Dinner ideas from a wealthy FLAKE and the outrageous cost of feeding the …

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Feb. 29, 2024

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 62

Are you working for free today? Thousands are on this Leap Day and we'll tell you why. Also on Episode 62, what do you do that makes you feel like an old person, even though you're not? (Kleenex up the …

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Feb. 22, 2024

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 61

The reasons we do/don’t wear hearing aids + how they could help down the road. Lisa has ROAD problems of her own, Erin’s family discovers a heart-wrenching/warming card made by her dad who has dementia, and we laugh over, well, …

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Feb. 15, 2024

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 60

New today: Episode 60, where Erin shares the worst place to meditate and how she discovered it. What makes you feel like a grown-up? Advice from therapists on what you should never say in an argument with your partner (and …

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Feb. 8, 2024

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 59

A couple of scams that hit WAY too close to home, a few magical musical moments, a Royal revelation, plus Lisa's broken vow. Oh, and LOTS of laughs as always - all ahead in Episode 59! #podcast #Queenagers #scamalert #KingCharles …

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Feb. 1, 2024

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 58

Volume UP! Episode 58 has stories of shedding tears in public and private, why a weekly cry is healthy and when not to issue a tissue. Plus a joke-telling priest, and who made an entertainment legend mad? All packed into …

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Jan. 25, 2024

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 57

One more from the minivan! Answering a few outstanding questions from our FB Live, which had 3000 views! Talking toxic friendships, taking Lisa to new heights - literally - and Erin’s newfound passion: giving away treats to strangers. We promise …

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Jan. 18, 2024

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 56

It's a quickie version for Episode 56 after our fun hour-long Facebook Live event on Monday! We huddled in the back of a minivan to share our gratitude and some behind the scenes tidbits about the live stream, solve the …

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Jan. 11, 2024

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 54

Well, we’ve done it in a bed, a hotel and now the back seat of a van. YES, we mean recording the G&F podcast: on the road again! Erin confesses a goofy hygiene purchase mix-up, why a flight to California …

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Jan. 4, 2024

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 53

New year, new theme, same US! Queenagers Lisa and Erin bring you what’s in/out for 2024 (you’ll never take away our leggings!). What the Pantone colour of the year is meant to evoke and how to ease it in. A …

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Dec. 21, 2023

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 52

It’s our last episode of ’23 and we’re not TOO punchy at all! Lisa and Erin talk about the ins and outs of a white Christmas (and how likely you are to get one), why Winter Solstice means “lighten up, …

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Dec. 14, 2023

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 51

In our latest Episode, Lisa & Erin discuss what teachers REALLY want for the Holidays, suggest a super read by a big TV star, talk digging out the good dishes, plus do you still send cards? OH! And big news …

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Dec. 7, 2023

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 50

Guess we are officially Golden Girls 'cause it’s our 50th episode! We have a few words for you thanks to Merriam Webster’s picks for ’23, and a couple we should’ve used on the DUMBEST comment we’ve ever gotten. Also: a …

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Nov. 30, 2023

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 49

Stretching your grocery buck with some fridge feng shui, carry-on luggage getting out of hand (literally), Erin’s newfound holiday suck-it-up-itude, and a short ode/lament to GLITTER. Dive in to Episode 49 FREE thanks to @envypillow. #food #savings #fengshui #travel #holidays …

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Nov. 23, 2023

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 48

Episode 48 of Gracefully and Frankly is going to the dogs, including an email that gave Erin paws! What makes "home" feel that way to you? Why tech is worth the trouble when you travel. And Lisa's dermatologist makes Santa's …

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Nov. 16, 2023

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 47

This week is crackling good (seriously!): Lisa takes a spin - in the worst way, a self-checkout BS check, taking a gift to a dinner (a misstep?) and what to do with clothes if the designer is a serial sex …

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Nov. 9, 2023

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 46

We’ve got a brand new Gracefully & Frankly podcast Episode 46 and today we tackle the trouble with seeing the world - from our front doors' Christmas wreaths before Nov. 11 to the woes of war - in black and …

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Nov. 2, 2023

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 45

In Episode 45: the dumbest thing one of us said to a celeb, why #Beckham on #Netflix is must-see, when is the best time to dine, how puppies are REALLY made (from an eyewitness) and the gadget that may save …

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Oct. 30, 2023

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 44, The One Where We Lose Matthew Perry

We know our podcast @GracefullyandFrankly usually drops Thursdays, but tonight, a special edition. Lisa Brandt and I had a lot to get off our chests - and hearts - about Matthew Perry: his struggles, his family's pain, the joy of …

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Oct. 26, 2023

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 43

Episode 43 is The Italian Job - Lisa has returned from her amazing trip with cautionary tales of the travel and Airbnb type, a fashion faux pas or deux she’s proud of, a gorgeous man and her husband’s hilarious reaction …

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Oct. 19, 2023

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 42

Another Best-Of/New Stuff Hybrid awaits you in Episode 42 - Erin had a LOT of questions (bet you do, too) about Lisa’s time working in a nudist camp! We’ll talk hormones and what your Dr. may not know; and there’s …

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Oct. 12, 2023

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 41

This week our best-of/new-stuff hybrids continue with Episode 41 - revisiting Dottie’s arrival in Erin’s life, Lisa’s shared childhood trauma and why you need to listen to that inner voice, how a Libra isn’t always balanced (with bruises to prove …

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Oct. 5, 2023

Gracefully and Frankly Epsiode 40

We continue Lisa’s whirlwind trip with a dip into the past: it’s a Best-of with NEW chat too - Lisa trolls a romance scammer (hilarious!), Erin loses a bosom buddy while running, Lisa’s Minnie Mouse footwear, plus a traveller’s VERY …

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Sept. 28, 2023

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 39

Two Queenagers and one’s about to head off for a dream trip (with three hybrid best-of’s/new stuff episodes on the way!) - listen to why @goodpodsHQ named G&F one of their picks, and this week we have questions about those …

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