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May 2, 2024

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 71

Episode 71 of Gracefully & Frankly has lots of laughs & some things you need to know – like another reason we're paying too much at grocery stores. How some European cities are fighting back against record crowds this year. We dig into the big business of romance scams and why the front-line scamme…

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April 25, 2024

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 70

Volume Up! Episode 70 runs the board - waiting room confessionals, a dining table with a dark past, Lisa’s alarming (literally) and cringe-worthy misplay, and the headaches and highlights of selling your stuff online! SO much to share and we’re glad you’re here. FREE thanks to @sierrasil and @envyp…

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April 18, 2024

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 69

Episode 69 and we're feeling fine, although there are major moves ahead in Erin's life. She'll explain what's about to change for her family. Also, you don’t know REALLY know someone until you WHAT with them? We count the ways! And staying young while growing old together - can we do it? We are fre…

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April 11, 2024

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 68

While Erin’s away, some fun looks (and laughs) back at the moments we've loved most in 2024 on G&F. Hope you like 'em too - listen free thanks to @envypillow and @sierrasil and thanks for being here for the ride!!!

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April 4, 2024

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 67

The new Divorce Registry trend (whaaaat?), choosing to stay solo, bursting the red wine “healthy” bubble, the awful celeb Erin dreamed about having a fling with (and how Lisa figures in it all), plus kids out of school and the mass mobs expected at Niagara Falls Monday. Join us and have some good l…

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March 28, 2024

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 66

Our Sweet 66th: the #1 pick in your guilt-free Easter basket, and a looming maple syrup crisis? The Clean 15 when it comes to pesticides, fruits & veggies, and on the other side: the Dirty Dozen on the same list, the proposed grocery boycott in April, plus what YOU'VE boycotted and why. Have your s…

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March 21, 2024

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 65

What do whales, alpacas, raccoons and cats have in common? They all star in Episode 65. Plus learning the hard way what NEVER to ask a woman (besides if she’s pregnant), two MONEY dreams we’ll want your feedback on, and the funniest airbnb Erin’s ever stayed in. Find out why, for free thanks to enV…

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March 14, 2024

Gracefully and Frankly Episode 64

The Gen Gap when it comes to emojis. Speaking of…how many thumbs ups does Lisa give to Emma Stone’s “Poor Things?” Listen in; no pearls will be clutched. We’ll explore why you might want to Hurkle Durkle this weekend (we’re all adults LOL), + why women of a certain age are tired of being ignored by…

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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 family fast food. Also, prepare to "spring forward" to the Oscars this S…

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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 sleeve, anyone?!), a new Mom's strict rules for Grandma before she visits her first grandchild, …

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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, everything else. Enjoy free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com an…

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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 what you shouldn't let them say to you!). Plus, Erin's Dottie returns home a…

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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 #cancer #Grammys #laughs #BFFs

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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 Ep 58 of Gracefully and Sniffly. Er, Gracefully and Frankly. Free thanks to en…

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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 a LOT of laughs, so join us, free thanks to our frien…

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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 mystery of Lisa's missing suitcase, and award $100 gift certificates for EnVyPi…

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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 had an unexpected overnight in Edmonton, Lisa's gratitude jar of ’23, and why it’s NEVER too la…

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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 painful device was actually a welcome Christmas gift for Erin, while Lisa’s literally doing …

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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, y’all,” plus some happy puppy news, what we searched this year and a touching piece on grief at th…

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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 about a FREE online event in January that we’re having with YOU! Don't miss Canada’s favour…

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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 quiz for you about the 5W’s (+ how much) of tipping, the “buy me a coffee” trend…

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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 #grief #laughs #frien…

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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 naughty list. Listen and please don't forget to subscribe! It's free thank…

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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 offender. We cover a lot, so settle in and enjoy and be sure to let us know your thoughts via…

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